6 checked things to do. We have checked only a few things here so far. More is coming.
not confirmed yet
A line from the top of the falls to the bottom, 140 m up, in Tân Hợp near Khe Sanh; run by Jungle Boss, the Phong Nha cave-tour company
English listings, Jungle Boss office in Khe Sanh
Search in Vietnamese: đu dây zipline thác Tân Hợp Hướng Hóa
Aug to Jan for the forest; Jan to Aug for swimming and SUP
Guided trek from Khe Sanh through phong hương forest, then a boat to camp on an island in the Rào Quán lake; young travelers also go for the rope swing at Tà Puồng waterfall
English listings, Jungle Boss tours from Khe Sanh
Search in Vietnamese: trekking rừng phong hương Khe Sanh hồ Rào Quán
Calm months, about Mar to Jun
Go out at night with island fishermen and cook the catch on the boat
Vietnamese Facebook or Zalo only, ask your homestay on the island
Search in Vietnamese: câu mực đêm Cồn Cỏ
not confirmed yet
Smaller lantern nights from the citadel wharves through the year, held by local agencies and groups in turn; quieter than July 27
Vietnamese Facebook or Zalo only, provincial news
Search in Vietnamese: thả hoa đăng sông Thạch Hãn ngày 14 âm lịch
Early August (Aug 1 to 2 in 2026)
5 to 42 km road race through Đồng Hới and a sea swim-run at Bảo Ninh; about 3,500 runners in 2026
English listings (worldsmarathons.com)
Search in Vietnamese: Quảng Trị Amazing Marathon Aqua Warriors
December 2026 (date and venue not yet announced)
Large national concert planned as part of the 2026 Peace festival, about 2 hours north of Đông Hà
Vietnamese Facebook or Zalo only, provincial news
Search in Vietnamese: Concert Quốc gia Lễ hội Vì Hòa bình 2026 Đồng Hới