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Abandoned US tank, Vietnam

Veterans tour of Vietnam

13 days from CAD9,770pp

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Tour highlights

  • Spend time sharing experiences of the Vietnam conflict with both US and Vietnamese war veterans.

  • In-depth exploration of the Demilitarized Zone, visiting iconic battle sites such as Khe Sanh military base and "Hamburger Hill".

  • Scramble through the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City.

  • International flights can also be arranged.

Price includes:

  • Domestic flights in destination
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival in Hanoi, drive by private transfer to the Sofitel where you will stay for two nights. To add an extra depth to the hotel's history, and exclusive to guests of the Sofitel Legend Metropole, is a visit to the resident bomb shelter.

  • This morning you will be accompanied by a Vietnam veteran to visit sites relevant to the Vietnam War.

  • Today, you will be picked up by your private driver and guide and transferred to Thanh Hoa City, three hours south of the capital. Visit Ham Rong Bridge, which was fiercely defended by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

    Stay at Lam Kinh Hotel   
  • Return to Hanoi early this morning in time for your lunchtime flight to Hue. You will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city on arrival. This afternoon, explore the Imperial Citadel with your guide and learn of its turbulent past and how it has withstood the test of time.

  • Today travel inland to the mountainous district of A Luoi. Along the journey visit Binh Dien and Bastogne Military Bases and stop off at the Ashau Valley and "Hamburger Hill".

    Stay at Do Thanh Hotel   
  • Continue into the DMZ, stopping at places of military significance, including the former American military base of Khe Sanh, The Rockpile, Camp Carol, Dakrong suspension bridge, Tacon airfields, and Lang Vei Special Force Camp.

    Stay at Saigon Dong Ha Hotel   
  • This morning, visit the Mine Action Visitor Center before traveling back to Hue, via the DMZ and the Vinh Moc Tunnels.

  • This morning transfer via the picturesque Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. En route, visit sites of military interest, including Camp Eagle, Lang Co beach, the grounds of the former US Consulate, and the Marble Mountains.

  • This full-day tour takes you to the rural town of Quang Ngai, located in an area of Vietnam that saw some of the heaviest fighting. Near the town is a memorial to the people of My Lai village, over 500 of whom were massacred in what was one of the War's most gruesome events.

  • After your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, you have the opportunity to gain insight into the secret maze of tunnels at Cu Chi used by the Viet Cong.

  • Today, enjoy a city tour that includes many of the city's key sites and iconic locations connected with the Vietnam War.

  • Spend the day exploring part of the Mekong Delta and its cottage industries by bicycle and private sampan boat.

  • Today you will be picked up by your driver and guide and taken to the airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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The specialist who designs your trip to Vietnam will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Hanoi
 
Hue
 
Hoi An
 
Ho Chi Minh City
 

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