Da Nang War Tour History: Spanish-French Attack to American Base

4.9 (15 reviews) Da Nang, Vietnam
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Duration9h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Da Nang witnessed serious war from Champa kingdom dating 14th century to civil war between North DaiViet and South DaiViet during 17-18th century. Until French & Spanish army first attacked in 1858 and it was also the American base during Vietnam war.
Today,visit Da Nang, you can excursion to Dien Hai citadel built in 1836 to fight with French army, Spanish cemetery to know why 400 Spanish and French lost in Indochina or Hai VanTower to know why An Nam Kingdom built to stop French attack Hue Imperial.Next you can explore American Radar(Magic Eyes Indochina) during Vietnam war with LZ(Landing Zone) on Son Tra Peak or Latrtre de Tasigny bridge, the first bridge crossing Han river built by American Army during Vietnam war and you also heard about Red Beach 2 and My Khue Beach during Vietnam war.
So let join the tour with us to learn about the history of war with us also explore the beautiful natures today with many tour options for you because we can not take you to visit all in one day.

Options

Marble-Lady Buddha-Army Museum

Duration: 6 hours: Take you to visit Marble Mountain then Lady Buddha and visit Military Museum to see real helicopter, jets ,tanks, guns...
No Meals
Pickup included

History Walking-No Pick Up

Duration: 3 hours
History Walking Tour: Start to visit Cham Museum, Ancient Pagoda, Old Local Market then take a cab to visit Military Museum to see the Weapon.
No Pick Up & Drop Off: We meet up our guests in front of Cham Museum for the experience with us.
Pickup included

Foodie To Weapon: No Pick Up

Private Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Foodie Tasting 4-5 dishes: Taste up to 4-6 dishes from homemade rice cakes street foods to My Quang Noodles at the hidden gems.
No Pick Up and Drop Off: Meet up at Cham Museum then walk to to hidden alleys by visiting old pagodas, ancient maret, taking foods before weapons show
Pickup included

HaiVan-Spanish Tomb-Lady Budha

Duration: 7 hours: Exploring Hai Van tower built to stop French army, Lang Co Bay. Next stop at Spanish Tomb and exploring Lady Buddha.
Routine of Royal Army: Exploring Hai Van tower built to stop French army, Lang Co Bay. Next stop at Spanish Tomb and exploring Lady Buddha.
Pickup included

Spanish Tomb-USA LZ-Lady Budha

Duration: 6 hours: Visit Military Museum, Dien Hai Citadel,Ban Co Peak, Military Airport, American Radar, Spanish Cemetery,Lady Buddha.
Shape of History Routine: Visit Military Museum, Dien Hai Citadel,Ban Co Peak, Military Airport, American Radar, Spanish Cemetery,Lady Buddha.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Military Museum entrance tickets( depend on the option)
  • Round trip transfer by mordern private car( depent on the option)
  • Mineral water
  • Hai Van Pass Tower( Depent on the option)
  • Private certificate English speaking guide
  • Marble Mountain Entrance Tickets( Depent on the option)
  • Cham Museum Entrance Tickets( depent on the option)
  • American Landing Zone( depent on the option)
  • Tip or Personal Expense.
  • Any meals and travel insurance

What to expect

  1. The Marble Mountains
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Marble Mountain is the top highlights in Da Nang city that all travellers love to visit.There are many caves and temples at the mountain with hundreds of years.
    Guests also experience about sculpturing activities in Marble Village also.
  2. Hai Van Pass
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Hai Van pass to visit Hai Van Tower to know why An Nam Kingdom to built the tower to stop French Army to attact Hue Imperial in 1858 and we learn how to access the Peak
  3. Son Tra Peninsula
    3h
    We drive to visit American Radar ( Magic Eyes of Indochina) and also American Landing Zone with Helicopter Airport serving during Vietnam War and down the Mountain we visit Spanish Cemetery with 400 soldiers passed in the war 1858.
  4. Lady Buddha
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Magic statues with 67 meters tall located at Bai But Pagoda Complex on Son Tra Peninsula.
  5. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The unique Hinduism sculpture museum on the World with collected 250 statues Hinduism featuring Champa Kingdom dating from 2-17th century in the central Vietnam.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer free pick up and drop off for our guests in Hoi An.
Surcharge 30 usd/transfer if pick up and drop off for guests at Da Nang Intercontinental Resort and South Vinpearl Hoi An.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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