Vietnam War Legacy Tour

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Land Ho Chi Minh City and drive to the Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel.

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Today enjoy an orientation tour of this bustling city. Visit the historic post office building and the Notre Dame Cathedral.Also visit the Saigon History Museum and the moving War Remnants Museum which contains a fascinating 'tour' in pictures of the French and American conflicts. (B)

This morning depart the city and head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the famous network of tunnels dug by hand and inhabited by as many as 10,000 Vietcong troops during the American War. Enjoy lunch in Cu Chi and depart to the Ba Den battlefield site, close to the end of the Ho Chi Minh trail across the border in Cambodia. There is an opportunity to take a cable car to the summit of Nui Ba Den for impressive views of the surrounding area. Return to the city. (B,L)

Today depart Ho Chi Minh City and fly further north to Pleiku, a strategically important military supply location during the Vietnam War. Land and drive to visit Ham Rong Pass and Camp Enari, former headquarter of the 4th Infantry Division. The war sites of Cacteka plantation, Pleime, and Ban Can will be visited. Spend the night in nearby Indochine Hotel, Kon Tum (B,L)

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Today drive to visit some French barracks which still remain and further explore the area around Kon Tum which was once a violent battle ground between the North Vietnamese Army and the 4th Division along the Ho Chi Minh and Sihanouk trails. Explore Dak To and Charlie Hill before returning to the hotel. (B,L)

Today visit Camp Holloway, once a USA helicopter base and home to the iconic 'Huey' assault helicopter companies. The local Jarai people live in this area. Depart for Quy Nhon town and cross the Mang Yang Pass. Arrive at An Khe which was once a major military area. Check into the Avani Quy Nhon Resort & Spa, the rest of the day is at leisure. (B,L)

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An early start today. Drive north to Hoi An passing the Phu Cat Airbase. Traverse the Tra Bon River valley to see Bong Son, Mo Duc, Phuoc Loc and Duc Pho. Drive on via the Animate Mountains and continue to the Chu Lai Airbase. Watch the work of the Sky hawks which played key roles in the American War. Check into the Anantara Hoi An Resort. (B,L)

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Free day at leisure to relax or explore this historic merchant town. (B)

Free day at leisure to relax or explore this historic merchant town. (B)

This morning enjoy a short walking tour of Hoi An. Visit the Japanese Bridge and the Chinese Assembly Halls and stroll around the riverside market. After lunch, head further north to Hue stopping en-route to visit the Marble Mountains and the long stretch of China Beach which was a popular R&R point for US Marines. Drive over the Hai Van Pass with impressive views and pass Camp Eagle. Arrive in Hue and check into Saigon Morin Hotel. (B,L)

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Depart early morning and drive to the Demilitarised Zone or DMZ. This narrow strip of land running between the Vietnam-Laos border was once the wartime boundary between North and South Vietnam and the site of ferocious fighting. Visit some of the DMZ’s best-known combat sites such as the Citadel of Quang Tri, the Hien Luong Bridge and the Vinh Moc Tunnels. After lunch visit Khe Sanh, the site of a landmark 1968 battle before returning to Hue. (B,L)

Today visit the Imperial Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City which was damaged badly during the 1968 Tet Offensive.Late morning fly to Hanoi and transfer to the Silk Path Hanoi Hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day to explore the city at your own pace. (B)

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This morning start a city tour of Hanoi. Start from the Botanical Gardens observing this 'green lung' of the city before heading on a zig-zag path through back alleys to a small lake which is the final resting place of a US B-52 bomber shot down in 1972. Continue to colourful Hoang Hoa Tham Street, home to numerous flower vendors and explore a small, local market before a break for tea in a high quality tea shop. This afternoon enjoy lunch followed by a visit to the Temple of Literature before ending the day at Hoa Lo Prison, more famously known as the Hanoi Hilton. The prison housed US POW's during the Vietnam War and despite being largely demolished in the early 1990's the gatehouse remains as a small and interesting museum. (B,L)

After breakfast depart Hanoi and drive to Halong Bay. Board the traditional junk boat and enjoy lunch while cruising through secluded Bai Tu Long Bay. Visit ancient caves and go sea kayaking and swimming. Return to the junk and enjoy a sunset drink before dinner onboard. (B,L,D)

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This morning continue to cruise through the Bay and visit a floating fishing village to learn about their daily life. Return to Halong port and drive back to Hanoi for the evening at leisure. (B,L)

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Today is at leisure until returning to the airport and flying back to the UK. (B)