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Vietnam Battle Tour
| HANOI – DANANG – QUANG NGAI – HOI AN – HUE – DMZ – SAIGON – CU CHI – MEKONG DELTA ( 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS ) Code tour: Vietnam Battle Tour 07 Start City: Hanoi City / End City: Saigon City Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi ( L ) |
| Meet at Noi Bai Airport, transfer to the hotel. After lunch, we will visit the Ho Chi Minh House, the One Pillar Pagoda, the fascinating War Museum, the Hoa Lo Prison ( Hanoi Hilton ), and the John Mc Cain Memorial. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi City. |
| Day 2: Hanoi - Danang ( B,L ) |
| On the way to the airport we visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. We then catch our flight from Noi Bai Airport to Danang Airfield. On arrival we check into the hotel. After lunch, we climb up to the Marble Mountains to explore the VC Hospital area located deep within. Afterwards we can go for a swim at My Khe Beach ( East Sea ). Overnight at the hotel in Danang beach. |
| Day 3: Danang - Quang Ngai ( B,L ) |
| Depart on High way 1 to Tam Ky, Chu Lai and Quang Ngai. We stop along the way to visit areas of 5th and 7th Marines. In Chu Lai we visit Crescent Beach, Ky Ha and Hill 43. We will arrive in Quang Ngai early afternoon and explore east to the coast. Overnight at the hotel in Quang Ngai. |
Day 4: Quang Ngai - Duc Pho ( B,L ) |
| Today, we visit Duc Pho, Nui Dau Rong, Nui Dang, Hai Mon Village. Ba To and Mo Duc are in the area. Explore from Nui Dau Rong and villages to the coast. Return to Quang Ngai for an overnight stay. |
Day 5: Quang Ngai - Hoi An ( B,L ) |
| We return North on High way one to Hoi An Town and check into the hotel. We spend a free afternoon and evening roaming the streets and shops of this ancient town formerly known as Faifo where Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese traders once walked. Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An Town. |
Day 6: Hoi An ( B,L ) |
| Depart early to the Que Son, LZ Ross, LZ Baldy and west to Antenna Valley, Up and over the Thu Bon River pass to An Hoa Combat Base and stop at My Son Holy land and Hill 119 as we return to Hoi An for the evening. |
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang ( B,L ) |
| Head North on High way one towards Danang, we then head West to visit Dai Loc, Hills 37, 65, and Liberty Bridge ( North End ). We cross the Song Vu Gia into the Arizona Territory and visit the site of Operation Foster. We will spend the time needed in these areas. As we return to Danang we stop at Hill 55, the 7th Marine Regimental Hill. Overnight in Danang City |
Day 8: Danang - Hue ( B,L,D ) |
| We drive to Hue City and cross the stunning Hai Van Pass, stopping at Lang Co Beach for a break in this scenic area. Check in to at the hotel in Hue City. Enjoy dinner and listen to Hue Court music. Overnight at the hotel in Hue City. |
Day 9: Hue - Dong Ha ( B,L ) |
| After breakfast we explore the 1968 Tet Offensive battles for the Old City and the Citadel with its ramparts and towers, and visit sites specific to the Northern battle. We finish at the Imperial Palace and visit the Forbidden City. After lunch, we depart North to Dong Ha and visit the Lew Puller School and cross the Dong Ha Bridge and our guide tells the story of John Ripley and the 1972 Easter Offensive. Overnight in Dong Ha Town. |
Day 10: Dong Ha - Hue ( B,L ) |
| We travel North to Gio Linh and the Peace Bridge over the Ben Hai River. We visit Con Thien - the Hill of the Angels, and Cam Lo Bridge, all parts of Leatherneck Square. Drive west on Route 9 and stop at Camp Carroll, the Marine artillery plateau. We continue west to the Rockpile and Razorback, Khe Gia Bridge, Ca Lu, and Dakrong Bridge. We eat lunch in the village of Khe Sanh and then visit Khe Sanh Combat Base and the Special Forces Camp at Lang Vei. We return to Hue for an overnight stay. |
Day 11: Hue - Saigon ( B,L ) |
| Fly to Saigon City, we will be picked up at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to downtown to check in at the hotel and rest. After lunch, we will visit historic landmarks including the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace, the war Remnants Museum and Chinatown. Overnight in Saigon City. |
Day 12: Saigon - Cu Chi ( B,L ) |
| 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. We will continue on to visit Cao Dai Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Saigon City. |
| Day 13: Saigon - Can Tho ( B,L ) |
| 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 Reverie 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, tranquil life of villagers and admire the marvelous natural setting of the Mekong Delta region. Arrive in Can Tho to check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Can Tho City. |
Day 14: Can Tho - Saigon ( B,L ) |
| Take a boat 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 Saigon City. Stay overnight at the hotel in Saigon City. |
| Day 15: Saigon Departure ( B ) |
| Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for next destination |
| Inclusion: * Land transport * Hue Court music * Boat trips * Hotel accommodation based on twin sharing * Meals as indicated in the itinerary * Admission fees * English speaking guide. * Domestic airline tickets |
| Exclusion: * Travel insurance * Tipping to local guides and drivers * Drinks and the other things are not mentioned in the program |
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