10 days - AUSTRALIAN VETERANS REMEMBRANCE TOUR

DAY 1. HA NOI ARRIVAL -

Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam!

• Upon landing at Noi Bai International Airport, retrieve your luggage and proceed to the arrival gate. Look out for our guide or driver, who will be holding a sign with your name on it. In case of any difficulty finding him, you're welcome to reach out to us via call or WhatsApp for immediate assistance.

• We will provide a comfortable transfer to your hotel located in the heart of Hanoi. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city.

• Known for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences, Hanoi is the spirited capital city of Vietnam. It's also famous for its delectable cuisine, silk textiles, and bustling Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade.

What's Included

DAY 2. HANOI CITY FULL DAY B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• At 8:00 AM, the tour guide picks you up from your hotel for a full day exploring Hanoi.

• Start at the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Remember to dress modestly, covering shoulders to knees. Visit the Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Stilt House. 

Note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, and from June 15th to August 15th for annual maintenance; however, you can still take photos and explore the surrounding area.

• Next, see the unique One Pillar Pagoda set in tranquil gardens.

• Visit the Temple of Literature, known for its well-preserved architecture and historical significance.

• Enjoy a local lunch at a nearby restaurant.

• After lunch, if it’s Monday or the Ethnology Museum is otherwise closed, visit the Women’s Museum instead to explore exhibits on the life and history of Vietnamese women.

• Experience the bustling Hanoi Train Street and the Old Quarter with the serene Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.

• Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM, filled with memories of Hanoi’s rich culture and history.

What's Included

DAY 3. HANOI - FLY TO HUE - HUE CITY TOUR HALF DAY B, L

• Have breakfast at your hotel

• When it's time, a car will pick you up from the hotel for your transfer to Noi Bai Airport.

• Take off on a 1-hour flight to Hue, where upon landing, you'll find a vehicle ready to take you to the tour

• First, visit the Ancient Citadel, where you'll walk through the grand gates and palatial structures, learning about Vietnam's royal history.

• Enjoy a serene boat ride that leads you to Thien Mu Pagoda, offering spiritual insights and sweeping views of the Perfume River.

• In the afternoon, explore Tu Duc Tomb, a masterpiece of Vietnamese architecture dedicated to the scholarly emperor.

• Transfer to hotel to check in

What's Included

DAY 4. HUE - KHE SANH - VINH MOC - HUE B, L

Have breakfast at your hotel

At 8:00 AM, embarking on a poignant journey to Quang Tri. Our itinerary leads us first to La Vang Holy Land. La Vang holy land is a shrine located in Hai Lang district, Quang Tri province. Christians believe that Mary appeared in this area in 1978 and a church was erected near the three-banyan tree. This is an important place of pilgrimage for Catholics in Vietnam.

Have lunch at a local restaurant

Continue to visit Hien Luong bridge and Ben Hai River. The river that was the only true demarcation line between the North and South of Vietnam after the Geneva agreement.

Visit Vinh Moc tunnels. Vinh Moc tunnels is famous as an underground village constructed to avoid bombardments during the American War (1965-1966). The complex includes wells, kitchens and rooms for each family and spaces for healthcare

Concluding the day's travels, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hue. Here, you can unwind and ponder the day's rich tapestry of history and heroism, enveloped by the tranquility of your surroundings.

What's Included

DAY 5. HUE - MARBLE MOUNTAIN - HOI AN B, L

• Breakfast at your hotel.

• At 8:00 AM, depart from your hotel with a tour guide and car, head towards the scenic Hai Van Pass, also known as the "Ocean Cloud Pass," for stunning views and photo opportunities.

• After Hai Van Pass, explore the Marble Mountains, visiting its caves, ancient pagodas, and enjoying the views from its peaks.

• Conclude your travel with a drive to Hoi An, where you'll check into your hotel, ending your day filled with scenic landscapes and cultural explorations.

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DAY 6. HOI AN WALKING CITY - KY ANH TUNNELS - HOI AN B, L

Breakfast at your hotel.

•At 8:00 AM, start your exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site.

•Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House, which offers a glimpse into the architecture and cultural fusion of this former trading port.

•Discover the Fukien Assembly Hall, known for its intricate architecture and cultural significance.

• Next to visit The Japanese Covered Bridge. It is an iconic symbol of the ancient town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

•Have lunch at a local restaurant. 

•Then we will provide a comfortable transfer to Ky Anh Tunnels - 90 minutes for driving

•Explore the Ky Anh Tunnel System, the third biggest tunnel in Vietnam, constructed between 1965 and

1967. Learn about its significance as a stronghold for military operations during the American War for

Vietnamese unification. Recognized as a national historical site, the tunnel stretches 32 km.

•Visit the Me Thu Memorial Statue (20-minute drive) to gain a deeper understanding of the historical

significance of Quang Nam Province during the war. The statue honors a national hero, Me Thu, and her

nine sons who died during the war.

•Return to your hotel, with the rest of the day at your disposal to relax or explore more of the city.

What's Included

DAY 7. HOI AN - DA NANG, FLY TO HO CHI MINH (SAI GON) B

• Have breakfast at your hotel

• A car will pick you up and drive you to Danang Airport.

• Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, a car will take you to your hotel in the city center.

• Move smoothly from the calm streets of Hoi An to the lively Ho Chi Minh City, ready for a new experience.

What's Included

DAY 8. HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS HALF DAY TOUR B, L

• Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel

• Upon arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will first watch a documentary film that provides insight into the history and construction of the tunnels, as well as how people survived under the difficult conditions during wartime.

• Next, you will have the opportunity to explore the intricate system of tunnels, which are located deep underground and were designed to withstand bomb attacks from the U.S. military. The tunnel system consists of three levels: the first level is 3 meters deep, the second level is 6 meters deep, and the third level reaches a depth of over 12 meters. Your tour guide will explain how the tunnel system worked and sustained the local people.

•During the tour, you will discover: Hoang Cam’s smokeless stove, Secret hideouts, Fighting bunkers, Dangerous booby traps, A rice paper workshop

• Afterward, you'll be served special tea and cassava, which were typical guerrilla foods during the war.

•You will then have some free time to relax or try your hand at shooting a variety of Vietnam War-era weapons, such as the M16 rifle, AK-47, and light machine guns like the M60.

At the end of the tour, Transfer back to your hotel

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DAY 9. HO CHI MINH - NUI DAT – LONG TAN – LONG PHUOC TUNNEL – HORSESHOES HILL - HO CHI MINH B, L

• Have a breakfast at your hotel

• 8:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart to Vung Tau. Experience the captivating full day tour to Long Tan - Nui Dat Battle Field!

Welcome clients at Ba Ria city. After meeting up with your local guide at the Ba Ria Market, travel to Hoa Long village to visit Nui Dat - where Australian soldiers set up the base in 1966. Visit The old bunkers, Kangaroo pad, SAS hill( Nui Dat hill),  Lusbcome air field,  the battalion’s Flag pole.                                                  

Visit the Nui Dat Kindergarten which is built by Australian Veterans for children in the village in 2002.

Going to Long Tan village to visit the Long Tan Cross which was re-built by Australian veterans for 18 soldiers who passed away in the battle of Long Tan in 1966; then The Horse shoe- fire support base; Long Phuoc Tunnel, museum. Back to Ba Ria.

• After a short rest, we will head back to Saigon.

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DAY 10. HO CHI MINH AIRPORT DROP OFF B

Breakfast at your Hotel.
You have free time until your driver arrives to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your onward flight.

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