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Follow the Battle Fields of the Vietnam War 22 days

An emotional journey to the former battlefields takes in all the key sites from the Vietnam War, plus also many of Vietnam’s cultural treasures and most captivating sights en route, offering the complete experience about this vibrant country. There will be ample time to experience Vietnamese culture and enjoy the country's beauty. This tour will appeal to both veterans and ordinary travelers who wish to explore the best that Vietnam has to offer.
• Trip code: NVTVSIBFVW22D
• Tour duration: 22 DAYS
• Depart from: Hanoi - Stop off: Ho Chi Minh
• Tour price: US$ 3094

+ Private tour with English speaking guide
+ You choose the date of departure
+ Starting from Hanoi & ending in HCMC or vice versa


FOLLOW THE BATTLE FIELDS OF VIETNAM WAR 22 DAYS


Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi (D)


Upon arriving at Hanoi's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. There will be a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an evening water puppet performance, an art form which originated in Vietnam at least 1,000 years ago. You will then spend the night in Hanoi.


Day 2: Hanoi (B/L)


You will have a full day to visit Hanoi's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the War Museum, which focuses mainly on the French and American wars, and where you will view the fascinating “Diem Bien Phu” presentation. Later, you will visit Hoa Lo Prison (aka the "Hanoi Hilton"), as well as the John McCain Monument. You will then have a walking trip to enjoy the Old Quarter's crowded, charming, and energetic atmosphere before an overnight stay in Hanoi.


Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)


After breakfast at the hotel you will set out on a 3.5 hour drive to Ha Long Bay. You will be welcomed aboard and set sail through bay while lunch is served. You will be in awe of the thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons' teeth. Later afternoon, you will visit an interesting fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Back on board, you will enjoy cocktails or a cooking class while watching the sunset before having a lavish dinner. Some of the evening activities you can enjoy are movie night, board games, or visiting the beauty spa. You will stay overnight on the junk.


Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Ninh Binh (Brunch/D)


You'll wake early for a tranquil tai chi session on the sundeck, or you may choose among a variety of activities like kayaking and swimming. After a buffet breakfast, you'll visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. After you check out, you will head to Tuan Chau Island, and then rejoin your private car for a drive to Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh. Hoa Lu was the old capital of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty between 968 and 1009. You will have unstructured leisure time before retiring for the evening.


Day 5: Ninh Binh biking (B/L/D)


You will first visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam. From here, you will start cycling on the countryside road, headed to the ancient Hoa Lu Citadel. You can explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Then you will continue riding through the limestone peaks to Tam Coc, passing the rice paddies of the Red River Delta. You will have lunch in Tam Coc, near the sampan pier, followed by a 3-hour sampan trip along the Boi River to visit the Tam Coc Caves. After the sampan ride, you will continue biking to the Bich Dong Pagoda, before rejoining your car and returning to Ninh Binh for an overnight stay.


Day 6: Ninh Binh - Citadel of the Ho Dynasty - Quang Binh (B/L/D)


You'll bid farewell to Ninh Binh and head to Quang Binh, a province on the North Central Coast of Vietnam. On the way, you will stop at historical venues like Ham Rong Bridge in Thanh Hoa and Dong Loc Road Junction. You will visit the private war museum and see Mr. Nguyen Xuan Lien, the owner of the museum. You'll then continue driving to Nhat Le Beach in Quang Binh for an overnight stay.


Day 7: Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (B/L/D)


In the morning you will head for the boat station to set out on a trip on the Son River to visit the 400 hundred meter high Tien Son Cave. Then you'll re-board and set out to explore the 600 meter underground river, which is the longest underground river in the world. You'll then head back to the resort at Nhat Le Beach for an overnight stay.


Day 8: Quang Binh - Quang Tri - DMZ by car - Hue (B/L)


You will leave Quang Binh for Quang Tri. On the way, you will visit the Truong Son Cemetery and the Vinh Moc Tunnels, to explore the underground village and tunnel complex that remains virtually untouched since the American War. You will continue to visit the Hien Luong Bridge. The bridge was built out of steel by the French in 1950 and spans the Ben Hai River, which runs 100 km through the Truong Son Mountains to the sea. After lunch at a local restaurant you will drive on the historic road No. 9 towards Laos' border. On the way, you will stop over at Lang Vay Special Forces Camp, Khe Sanh Base, Da Krong Bridge, Cam Lo, the Rock Pile, Camp Carrol and Ta Con Base. You will go back to Dong Ha and visit the Quang Tri Citadel before heading to Hue for free time and an overnight stay.


Day 9: Hue (B/D)


In the morning you'll board the Dragon Boat for a romantic cruise on the Perfume River. Your first stop of the day will be the charming Thien Mu (Lady) Pagoda, considered to be the symbol of Hue and of Buddhism in Vietnam. From here you will rejoin your car and visit King Minh Mang's Tomb and King Tu Duc's Tomb. In the afternoon you will visit the Hue Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba Market. The day will end with a Hue royal-style dinner at a local restaurant and a restful overnight stay.


Day 10: Hue - World Heritage My Son - Hoi An (B/D)


Today you will travel over the Hai Van Pass, via Da Nang, to visit the My Son Cham Ruins. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. This site is a must-see for those who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations. You'll then drive to Hoi An. From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders and was renowned for its high grade silk and ceramics, which are still produced in the area. You'll enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in Hoi An.


Day 11: Hoi An (B)


You will enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow, winding streets of the Ancient Quarter as you visit Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 year old Tam Ky Ancestral House, and the Japanese Bridge. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore on your own before an overnight stay in Hoi An.


Day 12: Hoi An - Da Nang - Kontum (B/D)


Today you will leave Hoi An for Kontum. On the way you'll visit old battlegrounds including: Darkto, Tan Canh, Ham Rong Base, Phoenix Airfield and Ben Het before an overnight stay in Kontum.


Day 13: Kontum (B/D)


Today you will visit the Giarai ethnic people and observe their traditional farming and their grave house. This was constructed during funeral ceremonies and shows the art of carving, painting, decoration, and architecture of the community. You will continue to visit the suspension bridge of Dak Dri and the Wooden Church before an overnight stay in Kontum.


Day 14: Kontum - Pleiku - Buon Me Thuot (B/D)


You will leave Kontum for Buon Me Thuot. In the afternoon you will visit the Ako Dhong village (with around 20 long houses on stilts) and the Buon Me Thuot Ethnology Museum. You'll stay overnight in Buon Me Thuot.


Day 15: Buon Me Thuot - HCMC by plane (B)


You are free until transfer to the airport for a flight to HCMC and an overnight stay at the Caravel hotel.


Day 16: HCMC (B)


Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) is the largest and busiest city in Vietnam, with a population of 7 million people. Much of daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. Don't miss the bustling Ben Thanh Market, the moving War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. In the evening, you will visit the Diem Mot Thoi Teahouse of designer Si Hoang before an overnight stay in HCMC.


Day 17: HCM - My Tho - Can Tho (B/L)


This morning you will set off for a drive through the Mekong Delta to the town of Vinh Long, well-known for its floating market. Here, you will board your private boat, the Cai Be Princess, for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. You will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish 'Elephant Ear Fish”, before continuing your exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Toward the end of the day, you will arrive in Can Tho City, heart of the Mekong Delta, for an overnight stay.


Day 18: Can Tho - HCMC (B/L)


You will wake up to the sounds of the Mekong River welcoming a new day and enjoy breakfast on the "Lady Hau" while cruising to the floating market. When the "Lady Hau" arrives at Cai Rang floating market, guests are transferred to a local traditional boat to enter the market. Then, you will continue cruising with the hotel's guide along narrow creeks to visit a noodle factory and an orchard. After sampling local fruits, your guide will escort you back to the hotel by local boat through myriad canals (starting at 6:30 AM, the Lady Hau cruise and tour extension takes around 4 hours; minimum 4 persons). Following this, you will rendezvous with your vehicle for the drive to the town of My Tho, where you will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda and the Dong Tam snake farm before your return to Ho Chi Minh City and an overnight stay.


Day 19: Cu Chi - Phan Thiet / Mui Ne (B)


In the morning, you will transfer to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Phan Thiet for an overnight stay at the Seahorse Resort.


Day 20: Phan Thiet (B)


You will be free to do as you please and have another overnight stay in Phan Thiet.


Day 21: Phan Thiet (B)


You will again be free to do as you please and have another overnight stay in Phan Thiet.


Day 22: Phan Thiet - HCMC - Departure (B)


You are free until transfer to the airport for your departing flight. Please note that it takes around 5 hours to drive from Phan Thiet to HCMC Airport and you need to be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure time.


Remark:

P = Person

B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)

 

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Terms & Conditions


+ All the tour packages on this website operate on a pre-payment basis. Payment can be made either using a major credit card as Visa, Mastercard and American Express Credit Card without credit card transaction fee (3.3% fee for Visa, Mastercard or 4% for American Express Credit Card).

+ Payment also can be made by bank transfer with the bank transaction fee to be paid by the client at their end.


Deposits & Payment Policy


+ Deposit:

Deposit of $100 (USD) per person is required upon the confirmation of services.

+ Full payment:

You have peace of mind until 2 months before the departure date. At that point, we would require full prepayment only 60 days before departure for all services.


Non-Refundable


+ Non-Refundable deposit of US$ 100 upon the tours services confirmation


Cancellations will be charged as follows:


+ 60 days before arrival: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% Money Back
+ 30-59 days before arrival: 5% cancellation charge.
+ 15-29 days before arrival: 10%
+ 8-14 days before arrival: 40%
+ 7 days before arrival: 100 %
+ No show: 100%


Refund of Unused Services


+ No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced.


Liability


+ New Vision Tour is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance.

 

+ Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, New Vision Tour will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.


Travel Insurance


+ Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details.

 

+ New Vision Tour strongly advises that you should purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, lost baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.

 

Category

Valid from 01 Oct 2013 - 30 April
Price per person in USD for private party of

1

2

3-4

5-6

7-9

11-14

Sgl Sup

Deluxe

7,931

4,350

3,875

3,366

3,290

3,230

1,796

 

 

Category

Valid from 01 May - 30 Sept
Price per person in USD for private party of

1

2

3-4

5-6

7-9

11-14

Sgl Sup

Deluxe

7,658

4,213

3,739

3,230

3,154

3,094

1,660


Tour price includes:

+ All private transfer and transportation
+ Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
+ English speaking guide
+ All in-tour flights
+ Boat trip in Ha Long Bay and Mekong Delta
+ Meals as stated in the itinerary
+ Sightseeing tickets
+ Services charges and government tax
+ Exclusive and personalized service
+ No extra charge for amendment
+ 24/7 online support
+ Best rate guaranteed

Tour price excludes:

+ International flights
+ Entry visa and visa fees
+ International departures taxes
+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Peak season surcharge & Compulsory dinner at the hotel if any
+ Travel insurance
+ Meals and beverage


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