It was here the most heavily bombed and saw the highest casualties, Civilian and Military, American and Vietnamese. During The American War. The famous names of battlefields were the Camp Carroll, The Rockpile, Con Tien, Hamberger Hill, Doc Mieu and specially the battle of Khe Sanh in late 1967. Possibly as many as 40,000 NVA’s troops, facing 6000 the US marines together with a few hundred South Vietnamese troops. In nine weeks nearly 100,000tonnes of bombs pounded the area.
DAY1: HANOI-HUE ANCIENT CAPITAL
Pick you up at the hotel for transferring to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue, the old capital of Vietnam
during the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 -1945. After one hour you will be
arriving to a very romantic ancient city, a world cultural heritage
site in Vietnam.
Check in the hotel and lunch. Next is visiting to the imperial citadel,
Tu Duc and Khai Dinh King’s royal tombs. Overnight in Hue.(D)
DAY2: HUE-A LUOI
This morning we will drive for the township A luoi. Exactly to A shah valley on the Laos border south of A Luoi. In May 1969 around 700lives were lost in 9days on the slopes of Apia
hill (70 American and about 633 NVA troops died)-better known to cinema
audiences as HAMBURGER HILL. Next will be visited Hong BAC tunnels and
the village of Ta Oil people in A shau before returning back to Hue for one more night.(B/L/D)
DAY3: HUE-DANANG-HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN
After breakfast, we head for about 90km to Danang. On march 8th 1965,the US 9th
marine brigade landed red beach 2 in Danang, officially marked the
American war. Stop over at Non Nuoc beach, south china beach, and The
Cham museum. Once arrival to Hanoi ancient town, check in hotel then
start our waking tour for sightseeing this ASIA’ major port in the
17century, including visit the Japanese bridge, the old houses and
Chinese temples or shopping. Dinner for tonight in a restaurant in
town. Overnight in Hoi an.(B/L/D)
DAY4: HOIAN-MYLAI
Take a full-day of visiting to former Chu
lai base or Cam Doi base in Quang Ngai province. Next to visit the
MYLAI where was happened the massacre of civilians on March 16th 1968. End of this day returning back Hoian town. Overnight in Hoi an.(B)
DAY5: HOIAN-DANANG-SAIGON
Transfer you to the airport in Danang for your onward flight to Saigon. Upon arrival our driver pick you up and transfer to hotel for check in. End of services.(B)
B= Breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
Inclusive:
All transportation and transfers
Local English speaking guide 1 in Hue, 1 in Hanoi
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary
Domestic flights Hanoi-Hue, Danang-Saigon (Economy class)
Relevant permits and fees.
Free Vietnam Visas
Exclusive:
Days: | >= 5 days |
Price: | 200usd - 500usd |
Start from: | Hanoi |
Name: explorertravel |
Hanoi | Hue | Da Nang |
Hoi An | Ho Chi Minh City |