Vietnam Battlefield Tour
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This 17 – day journey delves deep into Vietnam’s wartime past, tracing the footsteps of veterans and exploring iconic historical sites from the southern battlefields to the central highlands and the DMZ. Visit former military bases, tunnels, markets, memorials, and villages that played pivotal roles during the conflict. Alongside rich cultural experiences, this trip offers a profound understanding of Vietnam’s history, resilience, and heritage.
Highlights:
- Explore key Saigon landmarks: Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, US Embassy grounds
- Visit historic sites of War Zone D including Loc Ninh, An Loc, and the Black Lady Mountain at Tay Ninh
- Tour the legendary Cu Chi tunnels and Michelin Rubber Plantation
- Experience the Mekong Delta’s cajuput marshes and floating markets at Xeo Quyt, Cai Rang, and Phong Dien
- Discover the former operational bases and special forces camps in Pleiku and Kontum
- Visit cultural villages like Dektu and the My Lai Massacre site
- See Danang’s significant war-era locations including the US Consulate grounds and Marble Mountain
- Drive through the Ashau Valley with stops at Camp Eagles, Firebases Birmingham, and A Luoi
- Explore the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), including Khe Sanh Base, Ben Hai River, Vinh Moc Tunnel, and Quang Tri Citadel
- Meet local veterans and hear stories from the battlefields
- Flights between Hue, Hanoi, and Saigon for convenient travel.
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Discover Vietnam’s wartime history in 17 days: Saigon, War Zone D, Cu Chi, Mekong Delta, Pleiku, Kontum, Quy Nhon, Hoi An, Danang, Hue, the Ashau Valley, and the DMZ — a powerful journey through battlefields, military sites, veterans’ stories, and cultural heritage.
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Dress Code
Comfortable clothes and walking shoes recommended; light jacket for Sapa; respectful attire for temples.
Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival in Saigon
Meeting & greeting upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to city centre. Time permitting, you'll have an over tour of Saigon to see the Reunification Conference Hall (formerly the South Vietnamese Presidential Palace), US Embassy grounds and the War Remnants Museum. Overnight in Saigon
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Day 2: Saigon (B, L)
Travel towards the Iron Triangle with a visit to a prosthetics clinic in Thu Duc and tour Long Binh, a former base and today an industrial park. Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 3: Saigon - Binh Phuoc - Loc Ninh (B, L)
Drive to Loc Ninh with stop over at Ben Cat, Thu Dau Mot, Song Be with its modern day golf course before crossing into the areas known War Zone D, including An Loc and Loc Ninh a border town with Cambodia in Binh Phuoc Province. Overnight in Binh Phuoc or Loc Ninh.
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Day 4: Loc Ninh - Tay Ninh (B, L)
Proceed towards the areas known War Zone D and Operation Junction City before driving to Tay Ninh, afternoon explore the Black Lady Mountain. Overnight in Tay Ninh.
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Day 5: Tay Ninh - Cu Chi/Saigon (B, L)
Tour of the former Michelin Rubber Plantation. Drive to visit Cu Chi underground tunnels. Afternoon return to Saigon for overnight.
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Day 6: Saigon - Can Tho (B, L)
Drive southwards to Can Tho with stop over at Sa Dec to explore the cajuput marsh of Xeo Quyt. Overnight in Can Tho.
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Day 7: Can Tho - Saigon (B, L)
Boat trip to Cai Rang and Phong Dien. Drive to Saigon for the evening.
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Day 8: Saigon - Pleiku (B, L)
Flight to Pleiku. Drive to Ham rong mountain. Camp Enari-the former Headquater of the 4th Infantry Division. Drive to Cateka plantation-the former operational areas of the 4th Division. Then to Camp Pleime-the former special forces base.
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Day 9: Pleiku – Kontum - Pleiku (B, L)
Drive to Dakto visit Phoenix Air trip-the former airbase of the 4th division. Visit the Wooden Catholic Church, Vinh Son Orphanage. Drive to Pleiku, enjoy cultural of Jarai.
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Day 10: Pleiku - Qui Nhon (B, L)
Drive to Mang Yang to visit Dektu village (Bahnar). Drive to Ankhe to visit Radcliff-the former base of the 1st Cavalry Division at Hon Cong Mountain. Drive to Quy Nhon.
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Day 11: Qui Nhon - Hoian (B, L)
Breakfast, drive to Hoian visit My Lai Village massacre in Quang Ngai. Overnight in Danang.
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Day 12: Hoian – Danang - Hue (B, L)
Drive to visit Danang including the grounds of former US Consulate, Cham Museum, Marble Mountain, China beach. Drive to Hue for overnight stay.
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Day 13: Hue - Aluoi (B, L)
Drive into Ashau Valley via Highway No.14, stop over at Camp Eagles, Fire-bases Birmingham and A Luoi. A view of Hamburger Hill and unofficial meeting with local veterans. Overnight in A Luoi.
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Day 14: Aluoi - DMZ (B, L)
Drive on Highway No.9 towards Lao border, stopover in Lang Vei Special Forces Camp, Khe Sanh Base, Da Krong Bridge, Cam Lo, Rockpile and Camp Carrol. Overnight in Dong Ha.
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Day 15: DMZ - Hue (B, L)
Visit DMZ (Demilitarize Zone), 17th parallel, Ben Hai River and Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnel, Quang Tri Citadel. Return to Hue via Highway No.1, overnight in Hue.
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Day 16: Hue – Hanoi/Saigon (B)
Flight to Hanoi or Saigon
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Day 17: Departure (B)
Free till transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Tour Location
Saigon – Binh Phuoc – Tay Ninh – Cu Chi – Can Tho – Pleiku – Kontum – Quy Nhon – Hoi An – Danang – Hue – A Luoi – Dong Ha – DMZ
The 17-day Vietnam Battlefields Tour retraces pivotal wartime locations across southern, central, and northern Vietnam, blending battlefield history with local culture, landscapes, and encounters with veterans.
- Saigon – Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, US Embassy grounds, Long Binh base, and Thu Duc prosthetics clinic.
- Binh Phuoc – War Zone D, An Loc, Loc Ninh, and key battle areas near the Cambodian border.
- Tay Ninh – Black Lady Mountain and operational sites of Junction City.
- Cu Chi – Michelin Rubber Plantation and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Can Tho – Xeo Quyt cajuput marsh, Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets.
- Pleiku – Ham Rong Mountain, Camp Enari (4th Infantry Division HQ), Cateka Plantation, and Camp Pleime.
- Kontum – Dakto airstrip, Phoenix Airfield, Wooden Church, Vinh Son Orphanage, and Jarai culture.
- Quy Nhon – Dektu village (Bahnar people) and Hon Cong Mountain (Radcliff base).
- Hoi An / Danang – My Lai Massacre site, US Consulate grounds, Cham Museum, Marble Mountain, and China Beach.
- Hue – Ashau Valley, Camp Eagles, Firebases Birmingham, A Luoi town, and Hamburger Hill viewpoint.
- DMZ Region – Lang Vei Special Forces Camp, Khe Sanh Base, Dakrong Bridge, Rockpile, Camp Carroll, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc Tunnels, and Quang Tri Citadel.