Day 1 & 2: (Sunday - Monday, 9 - 10 August) – Enroute

Report to Los Angeles International Terminal by 7:00 pm and proceed to ticketing counter.  Depart Los Angeles on our EVA Airlines flight to Taipei and Hanoi.  Lose one day crossing the International Date Line.

Day 3: (Tuesday, 11 August) – HA NOI

After a short layover in Taipei, we depart for Vietnam.  At Hanoi's Noi Bai Airfield, we proceed through immigration, retrieve our bags, clear customs, and board our motor coach.  We begin our Tour of Hanoi as we cross the Red River.  We check into our hotel, freshen up and have lunch.  After lunch we visit the John McCain Monument, Army Museum, Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's house.  We visit the Marine House, home of the Marine Security Guard's for the American Embassy.  After our Welcome Dinner you are free to roam the streets of Hanoi for shopping.
Meals: B (in flight) /L/D

Day 4: (Wednesday, 12 August) – - HA NOI - DA NANG - HOI AN

We depart Noi Bai International Airport at 6:00AM on Vietnam Airlines for a short flight to Da Nang arriving at 7:10AM.  On arrival we proceed south to Marble Mountain where we climb the mountain for a spectacular view of the Da Nang Area and tour the Viet Cong Hospital deep within the mountain.  After our tour of Marble Mountain we have lunch and visit the woodworking and silk shops.  After dinner you are free to roam the streets of historic Hoi An.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 5: (Thursday, 13 August) – HOI AN

Early morning departure south along Highway One stopping at LZ Baldy and LZ Ross then over the pass in the Que Son Mountains to Antenna Valley the site where Lt Al Graff and his pilot Capt Jerry Zimmer where lost on August 29, 1969.  Today will be a full day in the field as we climb through difficult terrain to the loss site.  We return to Hoi An in the evening.  Evening free.
Meals: B/L/_

Day 6: (Friday, 14 August) – HOI AN to HUE

We're up early to begin our exploration of the My Son Holy land and then north along Highway 1 through the City of Da Nang, Red Beach, site of the initial landings in March 1965 by the 9th Marines, Nam "O" Bridge, ESSO Plant, through the Hai Van Pass to Lang Co then north to Hue.  On arrival in Hue we re-trace the movements of 1st Battalion 1st Marines and 2d Battalion 5th Marines during the Battle for Hue in February 1968.  After lunch we explore the shops along Lei Loi Street in Hue.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 7: (Saturday, 15 August) – HUE to DONG HA

Early morning departure north on Highway One through Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Route 9 west to Cam Lo, north to Con Thien, The Wash Out and across the Peace Bridge on the Ben Hai River separating the two Vietnams at the DMZ.  We proceed further north and explore the tunnels at Vinh Moc.  We drive south along Highway One lunching along the beach fronting the South China Sea on our way back to Dong Ha.  We cross the Bridge at Dong Ha, which played a major role in the 1972 NVA Easter Offensive, to our hotel.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 8: (Sunday, 16 August) – DONG HA to KHE SANH to HUE

Early morning departure along Route 9 through Cam Lo, Camp Carroll, The Rockpile, Razorback, LZ Stud (Vandergrift Combat Base), Ca Lu, Da Krong Bridge, The Hairpin, Bru Village at the entrance to the A Shau with lunch in Khe Sanh Village.  After lunch we explore the old Combat Base at Khe Sanh, the Special Forces at Lang Vei and Lao Bao on the Laotian Border.  We depart in mid-afternoon returning to Hue via the Ho Chi Minh Trail down through the A Shau.  Dinner on your own in Hue.
Meals: B/L/_

Day 9: (Monday, 17 August) – HUE

After breakfast we begin a cruise up the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Nguyen Dynasty Tombs.  We retrace our voyage back down the river for lunch in Hue.  After lunch we tour the Forbidden City and the Citadel.  We also retrace the movements of 1st Battalion 5th Marines during the Battle of Phase Lines in February 1968.   Evening free to explore along Le Loi Street in Hue.
Meals: B/L/D

* NOTE:   On Day 10, the tour group will split with the main tour heading to Saigon to explore areas in western IV-Corps.  The other members of the tour will travel to Nha Trang for two days to explore areas in II-Corps.  The two groups will meet up again in the evening of Day 12 in Saigon to finish the tour together.

Day 10: (Tuesday, 18 August) – HUE to SAIGON

Early morning departure from Hue for Saigon arriving mid-morning.  On arrival we immediately begin our exploration of Saigon visiting the Reunification Palace and other sites of interest in the City.  In the evening we continue our tour of the City along Tu Do Street (now Dong Khoi Street) and other shopping areas.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 10: (Tuesday, 18 August) – Da NANG to NHA TRANG

After a leisurely morning in Hue we head south to Da Nang for our 14:10 PM flight to Cam Ranh International Airport (formerly a military airfield).  Arriving at 15:30 PM we will board our bus and head north along the new Cu Hin Pass to Nha Trang.  Arriving in Nha Trang, we check into our hotel and have a few hours to explore before dinner.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 11: (Wednesday, 19 August) – SAIGON - CHAU DUC

Early morning departure for Nui Ta Bec and Chau Duc.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 11: (Wednesday, 19 August) – NHA TRANG

Today is reserved for exploring around Nha Trang.  We make a short drive up Highway 1 to Ninh Hoa, after which we continue north to visit Tuy Hoa.  We return to Nha Trang for the night.
Meals: B/L/D

Day 12: (Thursday, 20 August) – CHAU DUC to SAIGON

Early morning departure for Saigon from Chau Duc.  The two groups will link up in Saigon late afternoon.  Dinner will be on your own tonight.
Meals: B/L/_

Day 12: (Thursday, 20 August) – NHA TRANG to SAIGON

After breakfast, we head south on Highway 1 to Cam Ranh International Airport for our flight to Saigon.  Upon arriving in Saigon, we will have lunch, check into our hotel and then enjoy a half-day city tour of Saigon before we rejoin the main tour group in late afternoon.  Dinner will be on your own tonight.
Meals: B/L/_

Day 13: (Friday, 21 August) – SAIGON

This final full day in Saigon is a free day for shopping, relaxing, or personal exploration.  However, tonight all hands will gather for a very special Farewell Dinner.
Meals: B/_/D

Day 14: (Saturday, 22 August) – Departure

We depart on EVA Flt BR 12 departing @1245 and connecting through Taipei arriving LAX @ 1555 same day.
Meals: B/L/D (in flight)