Routes: Hanoi – Hue – Quang Tri – Danang – Quy Nhon – Nha Trang – Dalat – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi
Vietnam has a long history of fighting for independence. This tour is special designed for you to visit to the destinations which pertain to the war history of Vietnam. In this tour you not only learn about the history of Vietnam but also understand the Vietnamese people.

Day 1: Hanoi arrival
You will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B, L) 
This morning our Tour Guide will show you the most beautiful and interesting sights in Hanoi: One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Vu Pagoda and the Temple of Literature - the first University of Vietnam. After Lunch, Take a cyclo tour around Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the 36 streets of the Hanoi old quarter. In the evening you will attend to enjoy water puppets show. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Hue (B)     
After breakfast, transfer to airport for short flight to Hue. On arrival, you will visit the former Royal City of the 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties: the Imperial Citadel and recall the battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive. Overnight in Hue.
Day 4: Hue - Khe Sanh – Vinh Moc- Hue (B, L)         
Drive to visit the other sites of the former fierce battle fields including the former American bases of Rock Piles, Camp Carol and Khe Sanh. Take a short walk on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Continue to view the war-torn ruins of the Quang Tri church and the wreckage of an American tank. Continue to visit the Vinh Moc tunnels, dug to accommodate an underground village safe from American air raids in the north of the DMZ. Take a short photo stop at the Hien Luong Bridge crossing Ben Hai River, the former borderline between the North and South Vietnam and the site of the former Doc Mieu artillery base on the way to Dong Ha. Return to Hue for overnight.
Day 5: Hue – Danang (B)  
Leave Hue for Danang, the fourth largest city of Vietnam. City tour, recalling the chaos of March 1975, when the Saigon government abandoned Danang and countless refugees fled the city. Also visit the beach where the US marines first came ashore, beginning major American involvement in Indochina. Arrival & check-in at hotel. Overnight in Danang.
Day 6: Danang – Chu Lai – Qui Nhon (B, L)  
Morning visit to Hoian. During the 16th century traders stopped at this port when travelling en route to Malacca in Malaysia. Continue on the coastal plain to Chu Lai Air Base and see the work of the Sky hawks. Stop at the Son My district, scene of My Lai Incident. Travel along the rugged Animate mountains down to Route 1, sarcastically referred to as “the street with joy” by French soldiers. Evening arrive in Quy Nhon, a major port and supply depot that kept Route 1 open during the war.  Overnight in Quy Nhon.
Day 7: Qui Nhon – Nha Trang (B) 
Leave Quy Nhon for Nha Trang, once the headquarters of the US Fifth Special Forces group in the second Corps. Arrival Nha Trang. Free at leisure. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 8: Nha Trang – Da Lat (B, L)      
Enjoy the turquoise water and fine sand beach. Take a boat to nearby Bamboo island for snorkeling, to the Mieu island for a visit to a fish breeding farm and to the Cham tower of Ponagar, a fine example of 2nd century Cham architecture. Depart Nha Trang for Da Lat, a cool mountain city. Its lakes, waterfalls, evergreen forest and gardens make Da Lat one of the most enjoyable places in Vietnam. Visit the Central market and the Lake of Sights. Overnight in Da Lat.
Day 9: Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh City (B)        
Leave Da Lat for Ho Chi Minh city, stop over to visit a silk farm and mulberry plantations. Evening arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, the former capital of South Vietnam, which retains much flavour from the war era. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L)   
Today you will discover dynamic city with the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Sai Gon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda, you continue your trip on to Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything are for sale. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnel (B, L)        
After breakfast, visit Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitors a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the US – Vietnam War. Free in the afternoon until the time for a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B) 
Breakfast at hotel, free time until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Validity until 31 December 2012 (US$/Pax)

Accommodation

Inclusions: Hotel accommodation as mentioned; Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner; All transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle; English speaking guide (other languages on request); Flight tickets: Hanoi - Hue; Boat trips; Mineral water and wet towel; All entrance and sightseeing fees; All taxes and service charges.
Exclusions: Visa free to Vietnam; International airfare and airport taxes in Vietnam; Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels; Other Drinks; Insurance; Personal expenses; Tipping / Gratuities; Surcharge on special days; Any other services not clearly mentioned above.

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