Visiting Quang Tri from Da Nang by Private Car

Quang Tri lies north of Hue and holds many sites linked to the war, so a trip there is usually one of remembrance rather than sightseeing. From Da Nang or Hoi An to the Vinh Moc Tunnels is about 200 km and 3.8 hours one way. At that distance a same-day round trip is only realistic if you choose few sites; here is how to pick them and divide the time.

Choosing sites by the time you have

The sites usually put into a one-day plan from Da Nang are the Vinh Moc Tunnels, the Hien Luong-Ben Hai River site, the Quang Tri Citadel, the La Vang pilgrimage centre and the Truong Son National Martyrs’ Cemetery. Because each direction already takes about 3.8 hours, three sites is a realistic number for one day; if you want all five, consider an overnight stay or two separate trips.

The Vinh Moc Tunnels lie in Vinh Linh district, are ranked as a special national monument, and open daily from 7:00 to 18:00. Check current admission rates at the ticket counter on the day of your visit. For the other memorial sites along the route, verify visiting hours and dress rules with each site’s management before departure.

These are memorial sites. Dress modestly and follow instructions on site; allow time for offering incense or paying respects rather than scheduling tightly.

Historical site preferences to send for Quang Tri booking

• The pickup point in Da Nang or Hoi An (the car can drive through the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off) and the time you want to leave.
• The sites you want to visit in order of priority, the number of passengers and whether any are elderly, so dispatch can plan rest stops.
• The number of suitcases and a 4, 7 or 16-seat vehicle.

The return leg and waiting time at each site are not part of the one-way rate, so we quote them separately. See also the tips for preparing a long-distance car trip in central Vietnam, long-distance routes in central Vietnam and the guide to visiting Hue from Da Nang if you want to add Hue.