The Grand Tour Of Vietnam War Veterans
14days 13nights
Tripcode : SPW14
Tour Highlights:
- Former battle fields in center in Vietnam as DMZ, Vinh Moc Tunnels
- The Former battle Fields in the Central highland like; Ia drang
- Cu Chi Tunnels with 250km long, an old Viet cong Base( North of Saigon)
- Hue city, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802-1945
- Discover the impressive, historic homes of Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- My Son the ancient capital of Cham & the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and colourful markets
- Visit the War Museum and the former Presidential Palace in Saigon
- Visit the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon
- Cruise then to evergreen islands among the Rivers of the Mekong Delta.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: HANOI-HUE CITY
Pick up at your hotel for transferring to Noi Bai airport and Flying to Phu Bai airport in Hue. After check in the hotel, hue was the capital of Vietnam from 1802 until 1945. We will start our sightseeing city tour including the forbidden purple city, Thien Mu pagoda and the mausoleums of the king Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Dinner in a local restaurant in town. Overnight in hue (D)
DAY2: HUE-A LUOI VALLEY- KHE SANH
After breakfast and We check out the hotel, this morning we will head to the north of Hue. some 140 km way from Hue, exactly to Ashau valley. Along the way will stop over at some former battlefields such as camp eagles, fire-bases Birmingham, a luoi and Specially the hamburger hill. On this trip you will be able to meet and exchange talks with some local Vietnamese war veterans.
Tour ends, drive for 2more hours to Khe Sanh, another former battel field for Overnight. (B)
DAY3: KHE SANH SIGHTSEEING THE BATTLE FIELD-HUE
This morning we will visit some former battlefields likes Rockpile, DMZ, Vinh moc tunnels and the ruin of Quang tri citadel after the bombing year in 1972. end of this day returning back to hue for overnight.(B)
DAY4: HUE-DANANG-HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN
Da Nang is currently the third largest city in Vietnam, just after Hochiminh city and Hanoi city. On March 8th 1965, the US 9th marine brigade landed red beach 2 in Danang, officially marked the involvement of the American in Vietnam War. Along the way will be stopped over at Lang co beach, south china beach, Cham museum Marble Mountain. Once arrival Hoi an town, check in hotel, eat lunch at a local restaurant then take our walking visit to the Japanese bridge, old houses, ect. Hoi an was a major port of ASIA in the 17century. Overnight in hoi an.(B/L)
DAY5:HOIAN-DANANG-PLEIKU
We check out the hotel in hoi an for transferring to Danang for our flight to central highlands of Pleiku . Upon arrival in pleiku, transfer to hotel for check in. next is to visit IA DRANG valley. It was here the US army had constituted one of the US war’s major combat theatres. In 1965 it was an NVA attack on pleiku that elicited the “rolling thunder” campaign. Eight months later. Hundreds of Americans died at Iadrang, but many times more the NVA troops perished.We continue our trip to visit the former AN KHUE base and DEKTU village. Overnight in Pleiku.(B)
DAY6: PLEIKU-KOM TUM-PLEIKU
This morning we drive for Kon Tum, about 50km from pleiku. upon arrival, drive straight to visit the Dakto, a memorable former battlefield in 1967, next is to visit Charlie hill, Phuong hoang airfield. have lunch in a local restaurant. We continue our visit to Dakto, was a major battle of the 1st brigade in June 1966-1967. Late afternoon will drive back to pleiku for the night(B)
DAY7: PLEIKU-QUY NHON
Today we will travel by road No.19 to the coastal of Qui Nhon. Stop over along the way for visiting camp Radcliff and the 4th infantry division headquater. Overnight in Qui Nhon.(B)
DAY8: QUY NHON-NHATRANG
we drive on the national road No1.along the coastal. Lunch at Tuy Hoa, next is to visit a former airbase and other named Tuy an, Trung luong and Dong tre. At late afternoon will be arrival to Nha Trang beach city for overnight.(B)
DAY9: NHATRANG BEACH RELAX
We will have a full-relaxing day today by joining boat trip to Mun Island, fishing village, swimming or other places in the city. Free for dinner. Overnight in Nha Trang.(B)
DAY10: NHATRANG-PHAN THIET
There will be plenty of opportunities to photograph the scenery, rice paddies and people along the way today. Our first stop is Phan rang to visit Poklong Cham Gia rai towers, from here. The former 1st brigade base camp and airbase can be viewed. Next stop will be at Song Mao and Tuy phong to visit the former American adviser compound. Once arrival at Phan Thiet, check in hotel then you will be free for exploration the city. Overnight in Phan Thiet.(B)
DAY11: PHAN THIET-SAIGON
After breakfast, we will check out the hotel. Visit former Phan Thiet airbase before driving for xuan loc. Xuan Loc was the last major battle for South Vietnam, some 40 odd miles to the northeast of Saigon. The NVA attack fell on the ARVN No.18th Division. On 17 Mar 75 the NVA Sixth and Seventh Divisions attacked Xuan Loc but were repulsed by the ARVN 18th. On 9 Apr 75 the NVA 341st Division joined the attack. After a four thousand round artillery bombardment, these three divisions massed, and Spearheaded by Soviet tanks, assaulted Xuan Loc; but again the ARVN 18th held its ground. The NVA reinforced with their 325th Division and began moving their 10th and 304th Divisions into position. Eventually, in a classic example of the military art of ’Mass and Maneuver’ the NVA massed 40,000 men and overran Xuan Loc. During this fight, the ARVN 18th had 5,000 soldiers at Xuan Loc.
If the time permits, will make our further stops at Long Binh and Bien Hoa former bases before arriving Saigon. Check in hotel and you are free. Overnight in Saigon.(B/L)
DAY12: SAIGON-CUCHI TUNNELS
This morning we will depart for Cu Chi tunnels .The network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960’s. The Cu Chi tunnels played a vital part in the American war in that they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area only 30 to 40 km from Saigon. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life in the American War must have been like. The tunnels have been widened for our benefit (otherwise we would not be able to enter them!) For those interested there’s even the opportunity to fire off rounds from an AK47 or MK16 at the nearby rifle range. Allegedly the old wooden targets resembled US Marines!
Return back to Saigon for lunch. Next will be visiting the reunification palace, war museum, china town and Notre dame cathedral. The rest of times, free on your own to exploring the city. Overnight in Saigon.(B/L)
DAY13: SAIGON-MY THO (MEKONG DELTA)
This morning will depart for My Tho in the Mekong delta, driving past paddy fields and tributaries. Have lunch with Mekong delta specialties at Ngoc Gia Trang restaurant. After lunch. Board our private motorized boat for a river cruise on the upper part of Mekong River for a taste of agriculture life on the mighty Mekong River. Disembark the boat strolling around the colorful My Tho wholesale fruit market to enjoy the bustle local daily life .continue your ride upstream stopping en route at a boat building family factory and end at Thoi son5 island Walk through the lush orchards with tropical fruits. opportunity to taste diverse types of Mekong delta fruit while enjoying traditional music. Shuttle back to the pier. Drive back to Saigon and transfer to the hotel.(B/L)
DAY14: DEPARTURE SAIGON
Check out the hotel. Transfer you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back home. End of services.(B)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION
All transportation and transfers
Local English speaking guide, 1 in Saigon, 1 in Hue, 1 in Hanoi
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary
Domestic Flights Hanoi-Hue, Danang-Pleiku, Nhatrang-Saigon (economy class)
Private boat in Mekong delta with sampan rides
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Accommodation :
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City
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Luxury: 5 stars
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Deluxe: 5 stars
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First Class: 4 stars
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Superior: 3 stars
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Hanoi
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NA
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Melia
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zephyr
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Flower
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Hue
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NA
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La Residence
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Camellia
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Pilgrimage
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Hoi an
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NA
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Palm Garden
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Vinh Hung Resort
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Van loi
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| Khe Sanh |
NA
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Local hotel
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Local hotel
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Local hotel
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Pleiku
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NA
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Local hotel
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Local hotel
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Local hotel
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Qui Nhon
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NA
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Local hotel
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Local hotel
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Local hotel
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Phan Thiet
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NA
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Victoria
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Coco beach
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Bamboo village
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HCM City
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NA
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Equatorial
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Grand
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Elios |
Tour Cost :
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Hotel Rates
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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Single supplement
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1
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2
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4-6
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8-12
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14-Up
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Luxury: 5 stars
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Deluxe: 5 stars
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3266
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1850
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1546
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1353
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1242
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566
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First Class: 4 stars
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3127
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1711
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1407
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1241
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1103
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426
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Superior: 3 stars
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3041
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1625
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1321
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1128
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1017
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340
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