September 2nd Holiday: Journey from Fire and Bullets to Peace 3 Days 2 Nights - A Heartfelt Land
Highlights
Welcome the September 2nd National Day with a meaningful 3-day 2-night journey from fire and bullets to peace, where you will travel back in time through the heroic historic milestones of the nation. From Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with mysterious caves, to the Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River, a symbol of the aspiration for reunification, this tour offers a profound experience of the wartime past and the beauty of peace. Let's explore the Central region with Sovaba Travel, where every step is a story, and every destination is a piece of Vietnam's heart and soul!
Detailed itinerary
08h00 – The vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at the rendezvous point and depart for Paradise Cave.
Paradise Cave is one of the largest dry caves in Asia. You will travel by electric cart to the foot of the mountain, from where you will walk through the forest for about 40 minutes to reach the cave entrance. The trekking path is quite steep and winding, which may tire you out, but don't worry. As soon as you step up to the cave entrance, you will quickly feel the cool breeze blowing from inside the cave, dispelling all fatigue. The space inside the cave is immense with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.12h00 – Enjoy a special bamboo tray lunch at a restaurant featuring Quang Binh specialties, recharging your energy for an exciting afternoon.
13h30: Discover Hava Valley. You will travel to Hava Valley, a place with lush green space and fresh air, ideal for outdoor activities such as ziplining, kayaking, stream bathing, and water sliding. Nestled among rolling mountain ranges, this valley offers a relaxing and peaceful feeling amidst unspoiled nature.16h30 – Return to Dong Hoi to check in to the hotel and rest.
18h30 – Have dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner, the group is free to explore the Regal Legend entertainment complex in Bao Ninh.05h30 – The vehicle and Sovaba tour guide pick up guests in Dong Hoi. Begin the journey through the historic DMZ fire zone along National Highway 1A – Ho Chi Minh Road – National Highway 9.
07h30 – Visit Quang Tri Ancient Citadel. Visit the site of the fierce 81-day-and-night battle during the fiery summer of 1972.
Offer incense to commemorate more than 10,000 soldiers who bravely sacrificed their lives to defend the ancient citadel.
Listen to the tour guide tell heroic and tragic stories associated with this sacred land.
09h30 – Dakrong Bridge & Ho Chi Minh Trail
Stop at Dakrong Bridge – the starting point of the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail in Quang Tri.10h30 – Visit Ta Con Airfield (Khe Sanh)
Visit Ta Con Base – one of the most important strongholds of the US military in Khe Sanh.
Witness firsthand the wreckage of aircraft, tanks, underground bunkers, and field airstrips... which are still preserved almost intact.
The tour guide explains the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968 – a resounding victory that kicked off the Tet Offensive.12h00 – Have lunch at a local restaurant.
13h30 – Vinh Moc Tunnels
Explore the underground tunnel system nearly 2km long deep inside the earth – where the entire village of Vinh Moc lived, studied, and fought throughout the fierce war years. Experience underground living spaces where children were born amidst bombs and bullets.15h30 – Ben Hai River – Hien Luong Bridge
Arrive at the historic 17th Parallel – where the country was divided for 20 years. Visit Hien Luong Bridge – Ben Hai River, the demarcation line exhibition house, and wartime artifacts.
Take photos at the painted line dividing the bridge – a sacred symbol of the desire for national reunification.16h30 – Depart back to Dong Hoi. The vehicle transfers the group back to Dong Hoi.
19h00 – The vehicle takes the group to dinner at a local restaurant, after which you are free to explore Dong Hoi City at night.08h00 – Check out of the hotel, then depart for Vung Chua Yen Island, one of the famous tourist destinations in Quang Tri. Here, you will:
Visit and offer incense at the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap on Vung Chua hill top featuring beautiful and magnificent natural scenery.11h30 – Have lunch at a local restaurant.
13h30 – Tour ends, the vehicle and tour guide bid farewell to you and look forward to seeing you on your next trip.
Included
- 2 nights' accommodation at the hotel.
- Modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle for transportation as per the itinerary.
- Professional Vietnamese or English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
- Entrance fees for attractions in the itinerary:
- Paradise Cave
- Hava Valley
- Vinh Moc Tunnels
- Hien Luong Bridge
- Ta Con Airport
- Quang Tri Ancient Citadel
- 3 lunches at restaurants (standard: 150,000 VND/person).
- Mineral water: 2 bottles/guest/day.
- Cold towels: 2 pieces/guest/day.
- Travel insurance, maximum coverage: 20,000,000 VND/guest/case.
- Sovaba Travel tourist hat.
Not included
- VAT invoice
- Personal expenses, meals, and sightseeing outside of the itinerary.
- Tips for the driver and tour guide:
- If guests are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, they may tip them at their discretion. This tip is completely optional, but customarily starts from a minimum of
50,000 VND/guest/day. - Standard tip for foreign guests: 3 USD/guest/day.
TOUR BOOKING REGULATIONS:
- To book the tour, please transfer a 50% deposit of the total tour price.
- The remaining balance must be paid 07 days before the departure date.
- Please send the finalized guest list immediately after booking confirmation.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- Immediately after registration (before 30 days prior to departure): 100% deposit forfeiture.
- 7 days prior to departure: penalty of 50% of the total tour cost.
- 5 days prior to departure: penalty of 75% of the total tour cost.
- Within 5 days prior to departure: penalty of 100% of the total tour cost.
- No refunds, cancellations, or changes allowed for tours during Holidays and New Year periods.