DAY 1-2: HO CHI MINH CITY
More than forty years after the war ended,the name Saigon is still rich in memories and significance. The capital of South Vietnam, the center of the American war effort, and the scene of countless movies about the era, the name still resounds for anyone old enough to remember the war.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Enjoy welcome dinner.
2. Explore Phu Tho Race Track(former U.S Army’s 3rd Field Hospital), the City Center, War Remnants Museum, Reunification Hall(former Presidential Palace), Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Binh Thanh Market.
DAY 3-4: CAN THO
Can Tho city is considered the capital of the Mekong Delta.It is one of the more attractive and easily travelled Delta towns, with its main draw being the Cai Rang floating market. But there are other things to do while in town and here are our favourites.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Visit Thoi Son Island and Cai Rang Floating Market.
2. Try fresh local fruits.
3. Explore interesting sites with local houses and workshop.
DAY 5-6: TAY NINH
Around 55 miles northwest of Saigon,the Cu Chi Tunnels are a massive network of underground tunnels that once served as a command post for North Vietnamese forces. Living quarters, weapons factories, hospitals, and even entertainment facilities were included in the well-engineered tunnel system.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Visit Phu Loi Airbase, Ben Cat, Lai Khe and Thunder Road, Michelin Rubber Plantation.
2. Explore Nui Ba Den (Black Virgin Mountain), Cao Dai Holy See(Temple), Operation Cedar Falls, Cu Chi Tunnels, Iron Triangle and Hobo Woods.
3. Dau Tieng, Tay Ninh City.
DAY 7-8: NHA TRANG
In Nha Trang, travelers can explore the famous war sites like Cam Ranh Bay, Binh Ba Training Camp(American Base), Dam Mon etc. for a deep historical experience. Besides the war sites, this delightful city also offers its admirers not only the amazing landscape, with a great long beach and a lot of islands; but also variable water sport activities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Explore the sites of the 22nd Replacement Battalion, the 6th Convalescent Hospital, and the 14th Aerial Port, requested areas along the way.
2. Visit Cam Ranh Airport and the Bay.
DAY 9: QUY NHON
During the Vietnam War, the city gained importance as an American naval and army base.Today the port is mainly used for trade and Quy Nhon is slowly being discovered as a great destination for a relaxing getaway thanks to its soft sandy beaches and the beautiful landscape around the city.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Visit Tuy Hoa Airbase and Cham ruins.
DAY 10-11: PLEIKU
As once being an American base in history, this town had been almost destroyed during the Vietnam War, with the Pleiku Campaign in 1965 still stands in the memory.Today you can visit some former battlegrounds in Pleiku like Ham Rong Mount, Plei Me post and the former 1st Cavalry Division base at Hon Chong.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Visit An Khe Pass and Summit, An Khe Bridge, Mang Yang Pass, Kontum, Rosewood Church and Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage.
DAY 12-13: HO CHI MINH CITY
Ho Chi Minh City’s architecture and lifestyle is the reconciliation between American and Chinese influence,with many dots of modernity yet without losing Vietnamese traits and as much historical as it is modern.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Explore the city.
2. Enjoy the farewell dinner.
