The DMZ lay at the 17th parallel and was created by an agreement known as the Geneva Agreement. In reality, the DMZ extended 10 km on either side of the Ben Hai River and ran west to east from the Laotian border to the South China Sea. The DMZ was breached by the North Vietnamese Army when they constructed the Ho Chi Minh Trail that allowed for the transport of troops and supplies to the National Liberation Front in the south. The U.S, in an attempt to stop the flow of troops and supplies, built a series of fire bases including Camp Carroll, Fuller, The Rockpile, Con Tien, Vandergrift, Khe Sanh Combat Base, Lang Vei Special Forces Camp…. along Route 9, about six miles south of and parallel to the DMZ. That series of bases became known as the “McNamara Line,” so named for Robert S. McNamara”, then U.S. secretary of defence. Some of the war"s fiercest fighting and bloodiest battles occurred along that line. Such areas as Khe Sanh, Con Tien, Hambuger Hill… are forever etched into the minds of the soldiers who fought there and survived.
Day 1: Hue - Dong Ha ( L,D )
Meet at your hotel in Hue City, drive to visit Quang Tri Citadel, the Ai Tu Airfield, and the Lew Puller School. We then explore Leatherneck Square, including the Cam Lo Bridge, Con Thien ( the Hill of Angels ), Gio Linh FSB Forward ( Alpha 2 ), and visit the Peace Bridge over the Ben Hai river, the river that was the only true physical demarcation between North and South Vietnam . Continue on to Vinh Moc tunnels, the refuge of over 400 people during the bombing operation “ Rolling Thunder “. R&R at Cua Tung beach, once crowned “ the Queen of beaches “. Return to Dong Ha Town for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Dong Ha - Khe Sanh ( B,L,D )
After breakfast, head west on Route 9. The first stop is Camp Carroll, the Marine artillery plateau. Have a brief stop at the Rockpile, an old Marine Corp look-out. Continue to Khe Sanh village, arrive at Khe Sanh Combat Base and spend the balance of the afternoon. Have lunch and break at Khe Sanh village. Keep heading toward the Laotian border to the Lang Vei Special Forces Camp, overrun in the first ever NVA tank assault. Visit Lao Bao international border gate and do shopping at the bustling duty free market of Lao Bao. Stay overnight at the hotel in Lao Bao border.
Day 3: Khe Sanh - A Luoi ( B,L )
After breakfast, we cross the Dakrong Bridge, drive south through the amazing scenery of the Dakrong Valley and the A Shau Valley, pointing out significant sites along the way and arrive at A Luoi for lunch. Free afternoon to walk around A Luoi to see the daily life of minority. Overnight in A Luoi Town
Day 4: A Luoi - Hamburger Hill - Hue ( B,L )
After breakfast, we trek to visit the infamous Hamburger Hill ( Hill 937 ). Return to Hue City in the afternoon and end of the trip.
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Inclusion
* Land transport * Hotel Acommodation * Entrance fees * English speaking guide. * Meal as indicated in itinerary ( B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner )
