Veterans Memorial Tour

Upon your landing in Hanoi Airport, you will find your local guide and driver waiting for you outside the baggage claim on time, holding your name board. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel in downtown area.

At 08:30 in the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby and then accompany you to visit the Confucius Temple, which is a landmark architecture in Hanoi built in 1070. Then visit Ho Chi Minh Memorial Hall, where you could learn about the life of Ho Chi Minh, one of the most popular and respected people in Vietnam.

After lunch, continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison. It was built by French in 1896, named "Maison Centrale" at that time to lock up Vietnamese political prisoners. During the Vietnam War (1955 - 1975), it was used to intern American soldiers, including Douglas Peterson – the 1st US Representative in Vietnam and John McCain - the U.S. Navy pilot in the Vietnam War and 2008 American presidential candidate.

Then, we will go to see some relics burnt down during the Vietnam War. In December of 1972, the US started the Linebacker activity. Lots of B-52 bombers took off to attack Hanoi and many places have been flattened. In addition to the ruins, your guide will also accompany you to see the downed B-52 and Huu Tiep Lake. At the end of the day, you will be escorted back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your driver will send you to Ha Long Bay through highway, which takes about 2.5 hours on the way. On arrival, you will board a cruise ship to admire the picturesque scenery of Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay as well as the thousand-year-old caves above the sea. In addition, you could also take part in some activities, such as canoeing, diving, and swimming in the afternoon. Tonight, stay overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, you could attend the Tai Chi class on the top deck or enjoy the stunning sunrise view. Then after morning coffee or tea, you will change to a small boat to admire the sea scenery. After that, check out from the cruise ship and your guide and driver will pick you up at the pier and then transfer you to Hanoi Airport and assist you to board the flight to Hue. Upon arrival, your Hue local guide and driver will pick you up and send you to the hotel. You are free to enjoy the rest of the time.

In the evening, you are recommended to go to DMZ Coffee & Restaurant to have dinner. The restaurant is inspired by the Vietnam War. The DMZ model on the ceiling, the billiard table in the center, as well as the White Christmas music attract many people. You may also go to the top of the restaurant to appreciate the night views of Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DMZ is a demilitarized zone during the Vietnam War near north latitude 17 degrees. In the morning, your guide will escort you to travel along the No.1 Road to visit the zone. At first, travel northward for about 75 kilometers (47 miles) by car to Ben Hai River, the division line of South Vietnam and North Vietnam during the war from 1954 to 1972. The Hien Luong Bridge over it was painted into red and yellow two colors. Next, keep traveling northward to Vinh Moc Tunnels. During the war, about 300 villagers lived inside for about 2 and a half years. The tunnel has three levels and is well equipped with living facilities.

In the afternoon, we will travel along the No.9 Road, which leads to the mountainous areas. Along it, Rock Pile was an observation post of America, which was used to take over the action of Viet Cong during the war. Dak Rong is not only a road bridge, but also the starting point of No.15 Road, a main branch of Ho Chi Minh Trail. The final stop today will be the Ta Co Base of US troops. Ta Co Base was the main battlefield of the bloody Battle of Khe Sanh which lasted for 77 days. After today's visit, we will go back to Hue.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, we will firstly explore Tomb of Khai Dinh and Imperial City along the Perfume River in Hue. Then, take the car to Hoi An via Da Nang. Not destroyed by war, Hoi An is still how it looked like over 400 years ago. On arrival, your guide will help you check into the hotel and then accompany you to take a stroll in the town to appreciate the buildings absorbing China, Japan, India and other architectural elements.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, your guide will accompany you to the place of My Lai Massacre - So My Village, which is about 2 hours' drive southward. There, the ruined houses will remind people of March 16, 1968, on which day 504 innocent villagers were killed. Inside the Son My Memorial and Museum of Son My Massacre, there are many horrifying photos and historical records, so please be prepared in advance. If you want, you could also pay a visit to the Worship House for 504 Victims and pray for them.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning will be left for you to take a leisurely stroll in the city. In the afternoon, your guide and driver will send you to Da Nang Airport to take the flight to Ho Chyi Minh City (Saigon).

In the eyes' of the tourists, the city is romantic. But in the eyes' of the people attending or familiar with the Vietnam War, it is a calamitous place. Many battles once happened in Ho Chi Min City or its surrounding areas and the war led to the death of 58,000 American soldiers and 3,100,000 Vietnam soldiers and people. After the "Operation Frequent Wind" activity (April 29 - 30, 1975), Viet Cong took over the city, symbolizing the end of Vietnam War.

On arrival, your local guide and driver will pick you up and send you to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, you may go to the Ben Thanh Night Market on your own to taste some local specialties.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your guide will lead you to visit Cu Chi Tunnel, the underground fortress of Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. After, go back to the downtown area to visit the War Remnants Museum. It was once the office of American CIA, displaying many photos and records about Vietnam War. The next stops will be the shooting spot of the movie "Fall of Saigon" and the Former American Embassy. Then, move on to the Independence Palace, the once commander center of South Vietnam. The central garden was used as the parking apron during the war.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, your guide will accompany you to Ben Tre by car, which takes about 2.5 hours on the way. Then, you will change to a small wooden boat to admire the unique woods of Southeast Asia, taste some local homemade foods and snacks, and visit several handicrafts factories. At the end of the day, you will be escorted back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your flight schedule, your driver will see you off at the airport. Wish you a smooth onward journey!

Meals: Breakfast