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Duration
14 days
Tour starts at
Ha Noi
Tour ends at
Ho Chi Minh City
Attractions
Ha Noi, Da Nang, Hoi An, HaLong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hue, Quang Binh
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Private & Customizable
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Vietnam Veteran Return 14 Days
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• Spend time talking with both US and Vietnamese war veterans about their experiences during the Vietnam War.
• Exploration of the Demilitarized Zone in depth, including visits to historic fighting sites such as Khe Sanh military base and “Hamburger Hill.”
• Explore the intriguing Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Hanoi arrival
Meal provided: No Meal

Welcome to Vietnam.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, obtain your visa and clear Immigration and Customs. After collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside a local English speaking guide then transfer to your lovely hotel. Check in and enjoy rest of the day at leisure.

Stay overnight in Ha Noi

Day 2
Ha Noi Full day city tour
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, meet your local guide at hotel lobby and start to explore the city.

1
Ho Chi Minh Complex

Including Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (Outside visiting as it’s closed for annual maintenance). Nearby is the famous One Pillar Pagoda built of wood on a single stone pillar designed as a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity.

2
Temple of Literature

Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam – The Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. 

3
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

A valuable centre for the exhibition and the preservation of cultural heritages of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam

4
Hanoi Old Quarter

Take a cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). From the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge leads to the island.

* Please note: The city tour program is flexible. Your guide will be more than happy to adjust the tour itinerary to suit you. You can skip one site or add another if you so wish

Stay overnight in Ha Noi

Day 3
Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay cruise by sharing Limousine
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

08:00 – 08:30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by sharing Limousine and transfer to Ha Long Bay.

1
Check-in & Registration

Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina Halong city, you will enjoy a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.

2
Scenic Cruise

Take an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while having your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board.

3
Titop Island & Luon cave

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water. In Luon cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousand-year-old rock formations.

4
Sunset party & cooking class

Enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Or participate in to make delicious traditional Vietnamese floating rice cake by our chef and then enjoy the floating rice cake made on your own.

5
Night time Fun

Enjoy a romantic dinner outdoors (if the weather is favorable) or restaurant. Then relax for a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck or join our evening activities such as squid fishing.

Stay overnight on board.

Day 4
Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi by sharing Limousine - Flight to Hue city
Meal provided: Breakfast, Brunch
1
Tai Chi session

Awaken your senses with a peaceful Tai Chi session on the sundeck, followed by a light, energizing breakfast.

2
Sung Sot Cave

Step into the magical world of Sung Sot Cave, where dramatic stalactites and stalagmites create an otherworldly atmosphere. Walking through steep stone steps, visitors can have the feeling of climbing the mountain and experience the excitement of stepping into the sky.

3
Disembark

Enjoy brunch while cruising back to the mainland. The Limousine will pick up and take you back to Hanoi.

Notes: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice due to weather, pandemic conditions, or regulation of Port authorities. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of the bay. Thank you for your understanding.

Arriving at meeting point, your driver is ready to transfer you to Noi Bai airport for onward flight to Hue city.

Stay overnight in Ha Noi

Day 5
Hue city tour
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, meet our local guide and enjoy your full day Hue city tour.

1
Hue Royal Palace

Visit the Royal Palace which has three perimeters of rampart, namely outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel)

2
King Tu Duc's Tomb

Located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village (currently Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan Commune, Hue City). It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. 

3
The tomb of King Khai Dinh

Located on Chau Chu Mountain near Hue city. In comparison with those of the preceding emperors, Khai Dinh’s tomb is much smaller on the surface but it is very elaborate. It is the result of the intermingling of many architectural trends: European and Asian, as well as ancient and modern.

4
Thien Mu Pagoda

Enjoy a private boat trip along Hue city on Perfume River, you'll deeply immerse in Hue's pure nature & famous cultural places. The boat will take you to Thien Mu Pagoda, an ancient pagoda in Hue city, that can’t be missed while being in Hue.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Day 6
Hue - DMZ - Hue
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer northwards to visit the DMZ

1
The high way of Horror

Where in the summer of 1972 a host of Southern soldiers lost a battle, retreated to Hue, and were shoot to death there. Along this road are the most military Cemeteries in the country.

2
Long Hung Church & Quang Tri Old Citadel

A fierce battle area during the Vietnam War. It is one of the witnesses to the heroic history of fighting against the enemy to defend national independence.

3
Hien Luong Bridge & Ben Hai River

Visit the iconic 17th Parallel demarcation line, which divided North and South Vietnam from 1945 to 1975. Learn about its historical significance during the Vietnam War. It became important as the battleground demarcation separating North Vietnamese territory from South Vietnamese territory.

4
Doc Mieu Firebase

Considered the most important stronghold of the Mc Namara. Here the enemy built a system of vaulted cellars, a system of concrete mobile bunkers and a ground artillery battlefield on the north bank of the Ben Hai River. After this place, you’ll have lunch and relax at Cua Tung Queen Beach.

5
Vinh Moc Tunnels

Explore the incredible “Underground City,” where villagers lived in a 2.8 km tunnel network to survive heavy bombings. Conclude with a scenic view of Cua Tung Beach upon exit.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Day 7
Hue - A Luoi - Hue
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch
1
A Luoi

This morning we start our guided tour and drive for the township of A luoi, exactly to A shau valley on the Laos border south of A luoi. In May 1969 around 700 lives were lost in 9 days on the slopes of Apia hill (70 American and about 633 NVA troops died) – better known to cinema audiences as HAMBURGER HILL. Next we will visit Hong Bac tunnels and the village of Ta Oil people in A Shau before returning back to Hue.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Day 8
Hue - Hoi An
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you’ll be driven south along Highway 1 to Hoi An, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours.

1
Hoi An Ancient Town

Exploring its narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses showcasing Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architectural influences. Visit key attractions such as the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the Tan Ky old house, and the local market, while enjoying the town’s vibrant art galleries and tailor shops.

2
Thanh Ha Pottery village

Take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to visit Thanh Ha Pottery village, known for its traditional pottery-making craft. Tourists can observe artisans at work, learn about the pottery-making process, and even create their own pottery with guidance from local craftsmen (fees are at the guests' expense).

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 9
Hoi An – My Lai – Hoi An
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch
1
My Lai

Today we will have a full day of visiting the former Chu Lai base or Cam Doi base in Quang Ngai province. Next to visit the My Lai where was happened the massacre of civilians on March 16th, 1968. 

End of this day, we return back to Hoi An.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10
Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city - Visit Cu Chi tunnels
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up for a private transfer to the airport and you will board your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, after collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet outside your local guide.

1
Cu Chi Tunnels

Discover the fascinating underground network of Cu Chi Tunnels, built by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the struggle for independence. Learn about the tunnel system’s living spaces, kitchens, and command centers, and the resilience of those who lived and fought underground.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 11
Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh city
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, have a road journey approximately 2 hours through the Mekong Delta to Vinh Long, via Cai Be.

1
Tan Phong island

The program will start at Cai Be  tourist harbor. Have a boat trip to Tan Phong island and free for biking / walking on village paths to see the local daily life. On the way, we can make some stops to see how they wave the dried water-hyacinth to make many products: baskets, bags, hats, wallets, shoes... stop at local garden enjoy some cups of tea when listening to the traditional music.

1
Brick kilns

Have a stop at the brick kilns where you can see how the local people create beautiful potteries clay. The cruise will end at VinhLong city.

2
An Binh Island

The rowing boat will take you deeper to the countryside on smaller canals and enjoy the peaceful time. The boat takes you across one of the longest rivers in the world, Mekong River, to come to An Binh Island where you will have traditional lunch at local home. After lunch, we can walk in the local village to visit the local workshop to see how to make rice paper, coconut candy, pop-rice... Enjoy some sweets with a cup of hot tea. 

Return back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City - Long Tan cross - Nui Dat Battle site - Vung Tau
Meal provided: Breakfast, Lunch

At 7:30 am, depart Ho Chi Minh city and transfer to Ba Ria town.

1
Long Tan Site

Arriving Ba Ria town, you will get a Travel permit to the Long Tan site. Our first stop is the sight of the former Nui Dat Task Force Base in Hoa Long village. Little remains of this camp except for the columns of the main gate. The former runway is now a wide street in the local village and the old helipad is now a soccer field.

2
Nui Dat Kindergarten

Which is built by Australian Veterans for children in the village. We drive past the location of the Horseshoe (access not permitted these days due to mining activity) to the Discourtesy Rubber Plantation.

3
Long Tan village

Continue to Long Tan village to visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, which was re-built by Australian veterans for soldiers in the battle of Long Tan in 1966; then travel to The Horseshoe- fire support base; Long Phuoc Tunnel, Minh Dam hill (no longer the ‘Secret Zone’) called Long Hai hill.

4
Vung Tau city

Keep driving to Vung Tau city to visit Radar Hill Vung Tau by cable car offering the panoramic view of the whole city from the top of the hill. Free time at the Back Beach – the site of an Australian logistics group and the Peter Badcoe Club and Harold Holt Pool (nothing remains at all). The area is now dominated by a massive war memorial, the ever-bustling town center, and the market area.

Stay overnight in Vung Tau.

Day 13
Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh city
Meal provided: Breakfast

You will spend the morning free at leisure at the beautiful Vung Tau Beach.

1
The White Palace

Visit The White Palace, also named Villa Blanche which was built in 1897 for the Indochina governor.

2
Statue of Jesus Christ

Visit the Statue of Jesus Christ on the top of Small Mountain. The statue is 32 meters high, standing on a 4 meters high platform, for a 36 meters total monument height with two outstretched arms spanning 18.3 meters. Continue to visit The Old Vung Tau Lighthouse and Nirvana Temple which is also known as the Pagoda of the Lying Buddha.

We then transfer back & arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the later afternoon.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 14
Ho Chi Minh city - Departure
Meal provided: Breakfast

Meet your local guide at hotel lobby and start to explore the city.

1
Reunification Palace

Formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in the city.

2
War Remnants Museum

A unique museum in Vietnam to systematically study, collect, conserve and display exhibits on war crimes and consequences inflicted on the Vietnamese people by foreign aggressive forces. 

3
City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument & Central Post Office

Explore iconic French Indochina-era buildings such as City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument and the neoclassical Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century.

You are let free to stroll around before  transferring to the airport for the departure flight.

End of tour.

Price & Inclusions

Private Tour
Number of pax 2 4 Other group size
Price/Adult $1,739 $1,348 Contact Us
Inclusion

• Domestic flight Ha Noi - Hue and Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city

• 12 nights base in double/twin sharing rooms at centrally located & well selected Comfort hotels (3 star-hotel). 

[ Superior (4-star hotel), Luxury (5-star hotel), High-end (best of the best hotel) properties are also available upon request] 

• 01 night on Ha Long bay cruise with full board based on double/twin sharing

• Daily buffet or set breakfast at hotel and all hotels taxes and service charges. 

• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary. 

• Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver as specified in the itinerary. 

• Sightseeing with local, English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary. 

• Meals included as indicated as in program: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch & D: Dinner. 

• Entrance fees according the above program

• Local bottled water while sightseeing and transfers 

• VAT and all taxes and service charge. 

Exclusion

• International flight tickets before and after Vietnam

• Vietnam visa stamping fee, if any
• Any items of purely personal nature such as laundry and telephone calls 
• Personal, travel, and health insurance
• Early check-in and late check out 
• Single room supplement 
• Drinks during meals
• Meals that are not specified
• Gratuities/tipping to tour guide, driver and hotel staff and restaurant staff 
• Surcharge for peak season & compulsory dinner on Xmas and New Year’s Eve

• Other services which are not mentioned clearly in the “Including” item

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival

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Day 2: Ha Noi Full day city tour

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Day 3: Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay cruise by sharing Limousine

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Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Ha Noi by sharing Limousine - Flight to Hue city

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Day 5: Hue city tour

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Day 6: Hue - DMZ - Hue

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Day 7: Hue - A Luoi - Hue

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Day 8: Hue - Hoi An

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Day 9: Hoi An – My Lai – Hoi An

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Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh city - Visit Cu Chi tunnels

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Day 11: Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Ho Chi Minh city

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Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Long Tan cross - Nui Dat Battle site - Vung Tau

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Day 13: Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh city

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Emotional and impactful

Grateful789 , Apr 2025

The Vietnam Veteran Return tour was an emotional and impactful experience that left me with a renewed sense of gratitude. The guides were exceptional, the itinerary was well-balanced, and the group dynamics were positive. I learned so much about the sacrifices made and the importance of honoring our veterans.

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Enlightening journey

Enlightened456 , Apr 2025

The Vietnam Veteran Return tour was an enlightening journey that provided me with a new perspective on the war. The guides were informative and shared personal stories that added a human touch to the history. I do wish there had been more opportunities for discussion and reflection within the group.

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Honoring their legacy

Legacy123 , Apr 2025

The Vietnam Veteran Return tour was a profound experience in honoring the legacy of our veterans. The tour was well-organized, the guides were passionate, and the visits to memorials were poignant. I felt a deep sense of gratitude and respect throughout the journey. A truly moving experience.

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Moving tribute

Tribute789 , Apr 2025

The tour was a moving tribute to the veterans and their sacrifices. I was deeply touched by the stories shared and the emotional connections made during the tour. The itinerary was well-paced, but I do wish there had been more personal time for reflection at the sites we visited.

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Heartfelt journey

Heartfelt456 , Apr 2025

The Vietnam Veteran Return tour was a heartfelt journey that touched my soul. The stories, the memorials, and the camaraderie within the group created a powerful experience. The guides were compassionate and knowledgeable, providing a deep understanding of the impact of the war. A tour I will never forget.

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