Veterans Tour of Vietnam
Experience the Vietnam Veteran Tour, a 13-day journey that celebrates the country’s rich history and stunning landscapes. Begin your adventure in the picturesque Ninh Binh region, where you can marvel at breathtaking limestone karsts. Enjoy a memorable night of camping in Phong Nha National Park, famous for its impressive caves and natural beauty. Visit the historic city of Hue, where you’ll learn about Vietnam’s royal heritage and meet local minority tribes. Conclude your tour in the enchanting town of Hoi An, known for its well-preserved UNESCO-listed Old Town and beautiful beaches. Throughout this journey, you will explore Vietnam’s past and present, creating unforgettable memories while connecting with the country’s unique culture and stunning scenery.
What’s included
- Personalized itinerary based on what you like and your schedule.
- 24/7 support from our local office during your trip.
- All accommodations, tours, and transfers are included unless noted otherwise.
- A private driver for tours and transfers (in some places, guides may also drive).
- Local guides or shared tours to help you explore your itinerary highlights.
- A friendly greeting at the airport or your hotel from our representative.
- Breakfast daily at your hotel, plus any other planned meals.
- One suitcase and one carry-on bag per person for transfers.
What’s not included
- International airfare-contact your expert for pricing.
- Travel insurance, available for purchase after booking.
- Visas (unless specified).
- Tips for services and experiences.
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks (unless included in the itinerary).
- Excess baggage charges, if applicable.
- Personal expenses like laundry and room service.
- Early check-in or late check-out (unless specified).
- Extra sightseeing or activities not in your itinerary.
- Optional upgrades or local fees for photography.
- Passport fees, immunizations, and local departure taxes (when applicable).
Itinerary ideas
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Take a private shuttle to your hotel when you arrive in Hanoi. This afternoon, I want to get to know Chuck Searcy, a Vietnam War veteran. He is now the Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, having returned to Vietnam in 1992. You can usually ask questions and learn about his experiences after two hours.
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Take a guided city tour today with your driver and guide. See the Temple of Literature, the first university in Hanoi, the old residence of Ho Chi Minh, and the Fine Arts Museum, which has an amazing collection of sculptures and artwork. Following lunch, Vietnam War veteran Tam will take you on a tour of important Vietnam War locations.
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Your driver and guide will pick you up today and take you three hours south of the capital to Thanh Hoa City. See the Ham Rong Bridge, which the Viet Cong valiantly guarded throughout the Vietnam War.
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Get back to Hanoi early today to catch your flight to Hue at midday. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and taken to your city hotel. Explore the Imperial Citadel this afternoon with your guide to discover more about its stormy history and how it has persevered over the ages.
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Proceed inland today to the hilly A Luoi district. Along the way, stop at the Ashau Valley and “Hamburger Hill” and see the military bases at Binh Dien and Bastogne.
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Proceed into the Democratic People’s Zone (DMZ), making stops at military locations such as the old Khe Sanh American military post, The Rockpile, Camp Carol, Dakrong suspension bridge, Tacon airfields, and Lang Vei Special Force Camp.
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See the Mine Action Visitor Center this morning, then take the Vinh Moc Tunnels and the DMZ back to Hue.
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Transfer to Hoi An this morning via the scenic Hai Van Pass. See military sights along the way, such as Camp Eagle, Lang Co beach, the old US Consulate grounds, and the Marble Mountains.
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This all-day journey takes you to Quang Ngai, a small village in a region of Vietnam that suffered some of the worst combat. A monument honoring the residents of My Lai hamlet, where more than 500 people perished in one of the most horrific incidents of the War, is located close to the town.
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You will get the chance to learn more about the Viet Cong’s covert network of tunnels at Cu Chi after your trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Enjoy a tour of the city today that takes you to many of the important landmarks and places related to the Vietnam War.
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Using a private sampan boat and a bicycle, spend the day discovering a portion of the Mekong Delta and its cottage industry.
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Your driver and guide will get you up today and transport you to the airport in preparation for your next trip.
Accommodation options
The itinerary price includes suggested accommodation. However, My Way Travel are fully customizable, and a specialist can help you choose the best option for your preferences and budget.
What our clients say about us
David
15 March 2024 ★★★★★We just returned from an 20 day tour of Vietnam & Luang Prabang with My Way Travel. Kevil was our travel consultant and He put us at east straight away, which was good as I was nervous about booking long-distance. Everything was awesome, though. From the sightseeing, to te free time, the food and the accommodation, everything was perfectly well-organised and we were centrally located so we could do a bit of exploring on our own too. It was the perfect balance – My Way Travel are definitely experts in knowing how to organise these things!
Jet
25 January 2024 ★★★★★We booked this tour through My Way Travel, which covers Southeast Asia. My travel consultant, Stephen, put together a trip for us that was so fantastic. We shopped around but were worried that the majority of agencies were trying to book too many activities in too short a space of time. Stephen was completely different – He listened to us and arranged a trip that was to our specifications and suited us perfectly. The guides and drivers that we met along the way were all friendly, knowledgeable and well-organised, the hotels were great, and the entire experience was absolutely fabulous. We had a slight problem with a delayed flight, but Stephen helped us slightly alter our trip so that we didn’t waste any time. We will definitely be booking again with My Way Travel for another tour to Asia.
Lena
2 January 2025 ★★★★★Mr. Stephen arranged a two-week trip for us to visit Laos and Cambodia. We are experienced travelers who had specific requests and high expectations, and he met both. He was responsive, attentive, and reliable throughout the planning and to the very end of our trip. We saw magnificent landscapes, sampled the rich Laotian and Cambodian cultures and cuisines, and became witnesses to the effects of their tortured histories, especially in connection with the "secret war" and the US bombings. We highly recommend Absolute Asia Tours and Mr. Stephen.
VladBran
1 May 2024 ★★★★★We just finished a 5-week private tour of Thailand/Laos/Vietnam/Cambodia & Burma organized by Discover Indochina - My Way Travel. We have nothing but praise for MWT - Kevil was our travel consultant, he organized us a trip of a life time. Our trip started from Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai, Luang Prabang, Nong Khiaw, Muang La, Vientiane, Hanoi, Halong bay, Hoi An, Siem Reap, Mandalay, Ayeyarwaddy River Cruise, Bagan, Inle Lake, Ngapali Beach, Yangon, Bangkok & Phuket Island. All our guides and drivers were wonderful! I admired Hoang, our guide in Hanoi, he was excellent! Knowing that we were there for such a short time, he changed our schedule to make sure that we got to see as much as possible. It was definitely worth the stop.
Dzintars
11 March 2025 ★★★★★Me and my brother with our wives spent three weeks in Indochina. Thanks to Stephen (MyWay travel) these 3 weeks were just wonderful. The planning and booking of the trip was as simple as it could be. I just bought airplane tickets to HCMC and back. Then I started to search for the travel agency on the net, chose MyWay travel. Why MyWay travel - I liked the range of services offered and reviews on TripAdvisor were quite positive. I wrote an e-mail with my wishes and received a reply very quickly. In short, MyWay travel arranged for us everything – starting with visa invitation letter till “see you again” when we were leaving. What I mean by the word everything – here it is: 3 countries (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos); 7 places where we lived (Saigon, Muine, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Siem Riep, Luang Prabang, Phu Qouc Island); 6 internal flights. All arrangements where just perfect, we didn’t have any troubles, cancelations, misunderstandings etc. Every activity was on time, the drivers and tour guides were excellent, the hotels selected were good! If you’re looking for a well-organized trouble-free trip, we highly recommend you book with My Way Travel.
