We provide you reasonably priced, quality and professionally staffed tour to the battlefields of Vietnam. This tour not only cover the battlefields, but also Vietnam's historical sites. There will be ample time to experience Vietnamese culture and enjoy the country's beauty. Tour is planned around the individual and group schedules and are flexible.
Notes:
** Peak Season, Christmas and New Year's Eve surcharges may apply. Rates are based on listed hotels only. Please call for rates at alternate hotels.
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh ( L,D )
Welcome to Viet Nam. Pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to downtown for check into the hotel and rest. After lunch, we will visit historic landmarks including the Old Sai Gon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace, the war Remnants Museum and Chinatown. Have dinner and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi ( B,L,D )
Today, we will visit Cu Chi Tunnels, an important base during the American and Vietnamese War, because of its strategic location. The tunnels were built by Viet Cong with a 200 km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals, shelters and weapon factories. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant, we will then continue on to visit Cao Dai Temple. We return to Ho Chi Minh City for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho ( B,L,D )
Transfer to Vinh Long by coach stopping on the way at Dong Tam snake farm and the former base of the US 9th Division and Riverine Units, we then visit Ap Bac village-site of a ground battle between the Independence guerillas and the Army of the Republic of Viet Nam. Upon arrival to Cai Be, we will take a motorized boat ride to see the colorful floating market with local people selling, buying and exchanging goods on the river. Walk around to see orchards, rice paper making and rice crisps production process. We will also cruise through villages to see the peaceful, transquil life of villagers and admire the marvelous natural setting of the Mekong Delta region. Arrive in Can Tho for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh ( B,L,D )
Boad ride to Cai Rang floating market where the local people gather on the river to trade fruit and vegetables and other farm products. We will return to Ho Chi Minh City. Have dinner and stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh - Hue ( B,L,D )
Fly to Hue City.Transfer to the hotel and rest. We will visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel, site of a bloody street battle between the North Vietnamese Army and US Marine Corps during the Tet Ofensive of 1968. In the afternoon, we continue to visit Tu Duc Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb and Dong Ba Market. We will then take a Dragon boat cruise for sight-seeing along the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 6: Demilitarized Zone ( B, L,D )
In the early morning, we drive to DMZ. The places of military significance in the area including the former American Marine base of Khe Sanh, the Rockpile, Camp Carroll, Dakrong Bridge and the Ho Chi Minh Trails. After lunch, we visit Truong Son Cemetery, Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River and Doc Mieu Fire Base. On the way back, we will stop at the Old Citadel of Quang Tri- site of a violent battle during the NVA Easter Offensive of 1972. Return to Hue City and rest. Enjoy royal dinner. Overnight in Hue City.
Day 7: Hue - Hoi An ( B,L,D )
Head to Da Nang City, En rout we stop at Camp Eagle , the former US special Forces base. We then cross over Hai Van Pass with its spectacular panorama of the coastline and continue to China beach for relaxing. We then visit the Marble Mountains which concealed a cave that provided a safe sanctuary for the guerillas during the war. Arrive in Hoi An Town for check into at the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An Town
Day 8: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ha Noi ( B,L,D )
In the morning, we will do a walking tour to visit Hoi An Ancient Town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantanese congregation, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance.Have lunch and fly to Ha Noi City. We will check into the hotel and have dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Ha Noi City.
Day 9: Ha Noi - Dien Bien Phu ( B,L,D )
Transfer to airport for flight to Dien Bien Phu. Check into the hotel and rest. After lunch we will visit Dien Bien Phu Museum, the bunker headquaters of French commander, Colonel Christian de Casties. We then continue onto visit the A1 hill-where bitter fighting took place. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 10: Dien Bien Phu ( B,L,D )
Full day visit battle field: The old Muong Thanh bridge is preserved and closed to motorised traffic-though not much more than a rater in the ground over grown with weeds is the bunker where Chief Artillery Commander Pirot committed suicide. Continue a long distant to place where General Comander Vo Nguyen Giap of Vietnam Military controled Vietnamese army won French in the war. Enjoy dinner with local famous food. Overnight at the hotel in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 11: Dien Bien Phu - Ha Noi (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we fly to Ha Noi. Transfer to the hotel for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we take a short excursion in the 36 streets of the famous Old Quarter by Cyclo, the Vietnamese rickshaw. Have dinner and stay overnight in Ha Noi City .
Day 12: Ha Noi City ( B,L,D )
In the morning, we visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his private residence, One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Army Museum and the Temple of Literature (the first university of Viet Nam being built in 1070). Have lunch and a free afternoon. Enjoy dinner and attend the Water Puppet show- a famous Vietnamese traditional art. Overnight in Ha Noi City
Day 13: Ha Noi - Ha Long ( B,L,D )
Drive to Ha Long- the World Heritage Site granted by UNESCO in 1994. We then cruise through the majestic bay. The excursion takes 6 hours to see the beautiful and natural landscape of Ha Long formed by islands and islets. We explore the marvelous caves, Thien Cung and Dau Go. Lunch is served on board. We then enjoy the landscape of 3,000 small barren islands with vegetation, swimming and fishing. Dinner and stay overnight on the boat in Ha Long Bay.
Day 14: Ha Long - Ha Noi ( B,L,D )
Return to Ha Noi, on the way we will visit Fabric of Ceramic, Dong Trieu and Dong Ky villages. We will have a free afternoon. Farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ha Noi City.
Day 15: Ha Noi Departure (B)
Check out and transfer to the airport for next destination.
Cost:
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Inclusion
* English speaking guide * Land transport * Meals as indicated in itinerary. * Royal dinner in Hue City * Hotel accommodation based on twin sharing * Boat trips * Entrance fees * Airfares from Sai Gon to Hue and from Da Nang to Ha Noi City, from Ha Noi to Dien Bien Phu and from Dien Bien Phu to Ha Noi
Exclusion
* Travel insurance * Drinks and the others are not mentioned in the program.