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RECALL OF FORMER BATTLE-FIELD
Visit the sites of some of the bloodiest conflicts of the war, from the Imperial Citadel of Hue to Dak To, Khe Sanh and Hamburger Hill. Cruise on the poetic Perfume River and the mighty Ha Long Bay and end this 10 day tour program by a visit to the ancient square in Ha Noi.
Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
(formerly Saigon) and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free for
relaxation. An optional walking tour of Dong Khoi Str. (formerly Rue
Catinat.) and Le Cong Kieu Str., two of Ho Chi Minh City's most famous
streets, is available. 
Welcome dinner at Blue Ginger restaurant with music. Overnight in Ho Chi
Minh City.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, travel to
visit Cu Chi Underground Tunnel System, an important base during the
American War because of its strategic location. The Viet Cong built a
200km long network of tunnels connecting command posts, hospitals,
shelters and weapon factories. It is dug by hand tools without the use
of cement. Lunch at Ngoc Tuyet restaurant. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh
City. Afternoon half-a-day city tour visiting to War Museum, History
Museum, Reunification Palace, Thien Hau Pagoda, Binh Tay Market in
China. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hoi An
Take flight to Da Nang. Visit
Cham Museum and Marble Mountains, which concealed a cave that provided a
safe sanctuary for the guerillas during the war. Depart for Hoi An.
Hotel check in on arrival. Walk around to visit Hoi An ancient town with
nice quiet streets, old houses and a quay existing until now. Hoi An is
a picturesque riverside town south of Da Nang. Known as Faifo to early
western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international
ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. You can visit Quan Cong
Temple, Phuoc Kien Pagoda, Japanese Covered Bridge...Overnight in Hoi
An.
Day 4: Hoi An - Hue
By vehicle from Hoi An to
Hue, the world cultural heritage city. On the way stop for sightseeing
in Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach. On arrival in Hue, transfer to hotel
for check in. Afternoon visit Hue Citadel, site of a bloody street
battle between the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) and the US Marine Corps
during the Tet Offensive of 1968. A continuation to visit Trang Tien
Bridge and Dong Ba Market. Drive back for dinner and folk music on
Perfume River. Overnight in Hue.
Day
5: Hue - DMZ - Hue 
Early morning departure for
the former D. M. Z (Demilitarized Zone). Places of military significance
in the area include the former American Marine base of Khe Sanh, the
Rock Pile, Camp Carol, Dakrong suspension bridge, Tacon airfield, Lang
Vay special forces camp and Hamburger Hill along Highway 9. Lunch at a
Khe Sanh restaurant. Visit the Truong Son cemetery, McNamara�s electric
fence and the Ben Hai 17th parallel dividing the North and the South. On
the way back, stop at the old citadel of Quang Tri, site of a violent
battle during the NVA Easter offensive of 1972. Drive back to Hue.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Hue
After breakfast, take a boat
ride on Perfume River to visit Linh Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple and Minh
Mang Tomb. After lunch, a continuation to visit Tu Duc Tomb and Khai
Dinh Tomb. Evening enjoying Hue lantern dinner (imperial dinner with
royal costumes) is optional. Overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Hue - Ha Noi - Ha Long
Free time until transfer for
flight to Ha Noi. Transfer to Ha Long. Hotel check in upon arrival.
Overnight in Ha Long.
Day 8: Ha Long - Ha Noi
Relax on a 5-hour boat cruise
through magnificent Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO designated World Heritage
Site. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board. Return drive to Ha Noi, stopping
en route at the Dong Trieu ceramics factory. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day
9: Ha Noi 
Full day Ha Noi city tour to
visit President Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan
Thanh Temple. Afternoon a continuation to visit Van Mieu (Literture
Temple), Ho Guom (Sword Lake) and Ngoc Son Temple. Evening enjoy Water
Puppet Performance. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 10: Ha Noi - Departure
Free at leisure or go shopping until time transfer to airport for departure.
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| Days: | >= 5 days |
| Price: | N/A |
| Start from: | Ho Chi Minh City |
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| Name: Huong Giang tourist |
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Related Places
 Ho Chi Minh City |  Cu Chi Tunnel | Da Nang |
 Hoi An | Hue | Ha Long Bay |
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