VIETNAM WAR REMNANTS AND NATURAL WONDERS TOUR 10D9N

Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Hue - DMZ - Quang Binh - Da Nang - Hanoi - Halong Bay -

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From the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, to the historic tunnels of Cu Chi, Vietnam offers a tapestry of experiences. The Cu Chi Tunnels, a testament to wartime ingenuity, provide insight into the Viet Cong's guerrilla tactics during the Vietnam War. Journeying northward, Hue beckons with its imperial legacy, including the UNESCO-listed Citadel and royal tombs. Continuing on, the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) serves as a poignant reminder of the conflict's impact, with sites like the Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Combat Base.

In Quang Binh, nature takes center stage, with its surreal caves, including the famed Son Doong Cave, a subterranean wonder. Meanwhile, Danang offers a blend of history and leisure, with its captivating beaches and cultural landmarks. Further north, Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, unfolds with its elegant boulevards and rich heritage, inviting exploration of its numerous museums, including the War Remnants Museum.

Finally, a cruise through Halong Bay unveils breathtaking limestone karsts, completing a journey through Vietnam's diverse landscapes and history.

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY ARRIVAL

Upon arrival, our guide and driver will pick you up at Tan Son Nhat International airport and transfer you to the city center. Check-in time is 14.00. Early check is subject to availability with surcharge. Free at leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH – CU CHI TUNNELS - HALFDAY CITY TOUR (B, L, Dinner cruise)

8:00 AM Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.

Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Back to Ho Chi Minh for visit to the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, Former US Embassy (Pass by), Saigon Opera House, Independence Palace - also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Return to hotel. Enjoy Dinner cruise.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH – HUE – DMZ – DONG HOI (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Hue. Arrive at Phu Bai Airport and transfer to visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which became the fiercest battlefields during the Vietnam War from 1954 to 1975.

The tour highlights include the Old Quang Tri Citadel, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Truong Son Cemetery, Hien Luong Bridge spanning Ben Hai River. Then, proceed to Dong Hoi.

Overnight in Dong Hoi.

DAY 4: DONG HOI – PARADISE CAVE – PHONG NHA CAVE (B, L)

After breakfast, transfer to Paradise Cave, a cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, UNESCO's World Heritage Site, 60 km northwest of Dong Hoi city.

Surrounded by forested karst peaks, this remarkable cave system extends for 31km, though most people only visit the first kilometre. The scale is breathtaking, as wooden staircases descend into a cathedral-like space with colossal stalagmites and glimmering stalactites.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit Phong Nha Cave. Nestled at the foot of limestone cliffs that began formation 400 million years ago, Phong Nha is the gateway to Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, home to a series of world record-breaking caves.

You will take a boat trip to reach Phong Nha Cave. After that, transfer back to Dong Hoi.

Overnight in Dong Hoi.

DAY 5: DONG HOI – DANANG - HOI AN (B, L)

Breakfast at the Hotel. Enjoy your leisure time before back to Danang (5 hour driving). On the way back to Danang, through Hai Van Pass, en route, stop-over for photos at the top of Cloud - Ocean pass, overlooking the scenic Lang Co fishing village.

Check in hotel in Danang. Take a rest before going to Hoi An.

Discover Hoi An ancient town, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced down centuries by a myriad of traders from various cultures. There are plenty to see in this tranquil and delightful town, some of which are the famous Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, Old houses & Japanese Covered Pagoda Bridge, Old house of Tan Ki, Sa Huynh Culture Museum.

We visit these sights on an exciting walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past.

Back to Danang. Overnight in Danang.

DAY 6 : DANANG JEEP TOUR (B, L)

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Our car’s driver and tourguide will pick up from hotel in Danang and head north to Son Tra Peninsula to take the Jeep, from the foot of Monkey Mountain, your drive becomes challenging on the zigzag road. Have several stops to make sure that you will not miss any special moment. Drive on the forgotten road and visit the former helicopter airport of the US Army where helicopters used to supply goods to US soldiers, pick up the corpses and send to the USA aircraft carriers before sending home. Walk around the forgotten airport which now nothing left but a signboard with some information. However the payoff is from here you can have a nice view of Danang City with curve sandy beach.

Drive down to the mountain to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the pagoda features a white statue of the Goddess of Mercy, it is now a ‘must visit’ in Da Nang City.

Then return to our car and visit the Military Museum in Danang City where you'll see the vast array of US weapons and military equipment captured during the war.

Overnight in Danang.

DAY 7: DANANG – HANOI (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, meet our guide and driver. Transfer to city center for check in. Enjoy your leisure time to exploring Hanoi by yourselves: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ly Thai To statue, The Huc Bridge, shopping at Old Quarter,…

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 8: FULLDAY CITY TOUR (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel.

8.30 pick up at your hotel, start the tour on to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake and visit to Ho Chi Minh complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house- where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969.

The next place to move to is One Pillar Pagoda – a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the Pagoda for the Temple of Literature – the first college of Vietnam and the place dedicating to Confucian. Then we pass by the well-known Hanoi train street for photo stop if you wish.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue to Vietnam Military History Museum where includes the wreckage of an American B-52 bomber, an M107 self-propelled gun, and a military tank that had ploughed through the gates of Saigon’s Presidential Palace, thus ending the Vietnam War in 1975.

Then we will move to Hoa Lo Prison which ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France.

Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 9: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (B,L,D) - SAMPLE ITINERARY

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Halong.

12:30 Receptionists welcome guests at the International Tuan Chau harbour.

12:45 Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.

13:00 Leaving International Tuan Chau harbour, discover the Halong Bay - natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights Ba Hang fishing village, Dinh Huong island, Cho Da islet, Ga Choi islet...

14:30 Cruises stops at Bo Nau cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Surprise cave - one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.

15:45 Leaving Surprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov - the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island. On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay ...

16:45 Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. Go to the overnight place. 18:00 – 19:00 HAPPY HOUR - Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded). 18:30 Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration. 19:00 Acquaint yourseft with the set menu dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with cruise manager for service price)...

Overnight on cruise.

DAY 10: HA LONG BAY – DEPARTURE (B, Brunch)

6:00-6:30 Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise

6:15 -7:00 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:30 Visitors Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely Kayak or Bamboo Boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.

9:30 Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

10:00 Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour.

11:00 You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port.

Head to Noi Bai airport for departure flight. End services

TOUR INCLUDED

⇒ Shared accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast

⇒ All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles

⇒ Tours as per itinerary with English speaking guide

⇒ All entrance fees as program

⇒ Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program

⇒ 2 bottles of mineral water per day tour

⇒ Government taxes (VAT…).

TOUR EXCLUDED

X Domestic and international flights

X Beverages and other meals are not indicated in the program

X Visa fees to Vietnam

X Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels

X Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)

X Tips/ Gratuities for guide and car driver

X Single supplement

X Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoons, floods)

CHILDREN POLICY:

Children aged 1- 4 years: Free of charge if sharing room with parents.
Children from 5 -6 years old: 30% of Adult’s price if sharing room with parents.
Children 5-6 years: 50% of Adult’s price if using extra bed in parent’s room.
Children 7 - 10 years: 70% of Adult’s price if using extra bed in parent’s room.
Children over 11 years: Charge as adult price

How will I receive my payment?

When you complete your booking with us via the website or a counselor, you will receive an email confirming the deposit.

Do you have our included flight ticket?

100% of our tour does NOT include international flight tickets.

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Any time you can travel Vietnam but the best time to travel Vietnam is from Oct to the end of May (Winter and Spring)