Experience the Veterans Tour of Vietnam, a 13-day journey celebrating the country’s history and beauty. Explore the stunning Ninh Binh region with its dramatic limestone karsts. Spend a night camping in Phong Nha National Park, home to huge caves. Visit the historic city of Hue and meet Vietnam’s minority tribes. Finish your tour in charming Hoi An, with its UNESCO Old Town and beautiful beaches. Experience Vietnam’s past and present, creating lasting memories.

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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.

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What our clients say about us

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Eriberto P

16 March 2024 ★★★★★

We had an amazing time with Flipside! The easy riders were fantastic and made us feel so safe over the 3 days. The food and home stays were lovely over the trip and there were plenty of stops along the way. The evenings were so much fun with the group and easy riders! Everyone was so accommodating and friendly and made the experience unforgettable. We cannot wait to come again and highly recommend Flipside

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Jeremy

28 April 2024 ★★★★★

Flip side honestly exceeded my expectations! Of course the views of Ha Giang were amazing but the staff were absolutely incredible and the easy riders were amazing! I felt so safe on the back of Truong’s bike the whole time. We had a small group of 6 people, 4 of us with easy riders and my boyfriend and our friend drove themselves. The drivers were steady and kept a good, safe pace for the guys riding (we saw and heard how fast the other tour’s went and how many injuries they have). Every night was super fun and our riders had such a laugh with us. Flip side take you off the beaten track and we saw some amazing views and swam in some gorgeous waterfalls that we hiked down too, it was so special. The main highlight was day 4, where we met Thiên and Truong’s families. We had the best day wild swimming with them, swimming inside a hidden cave, and drinking too much happy water while teaching everyone Scottish country dancing. Special thanks to Duc Anh, Thiên and especially Truong. Amazing people that made the four days so special!!! Flip side really feels like a family and social enterprise and really supports the staff & the villages in the mountains, it was amazing to see and hear about from a tour company! 10/10

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Steven

23 April 2024 ★★★★★

I had a good time and I am Glad, that I decided me to book this tour I can recommed it, it was nice and uncomplicated to book We had a really good time

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Naad

16 April 2024 ★★★★★

We just returned from a 14 day trip to Vietnam with FLIPSIDE. The trip was perfect, thanks to Mr. Kevin and his team, who took care of every detail of the organization and were attentive throughout, ensuring that our experience was excellent. They even provided us with tips on some great hotels in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. During our trip, we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay (two night by boat, highly recommended for a full experience), did the Ha Giang Loop for 4 days, explored Hoi An and went on a 3-day bike tour in the Mekong Delta. The guides spoke good English and took excellent care of us in each city: Tony in Hanoi and Halong Bay, Nghia in Ha Giang and Tom in the Mekong Delta, all of whom helped us enjoy the journey more. Vietnam is a wonderful country with delicious food and the people are charming. I absolutely recommend it. Many thanks to Mr. Kevin and Flipside Adventure Travel for their excellent work.

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Sures M

3 April 2024 ★★★★★

The flipside Ha Giang loop tour was a absolutely incredible experience which left us both completely speechless until now! Diving into the heart of the loop and being given a real experience of the life in which the local people live here was truly amazing. The company puts real emphasis into helping local communities within the loop. You are able to make donations, if you wish, to local families in need and the experience visiting the family really does change your perspective on things. Furthermore, you are taken off the main tracks and see parts of the loop no one else does. However, you still see the incredible scenery and pass through the loops most popular tracks so don’t miss out in incredible views. The easy riders ensure you make plenty of stops for delicious coffee/drinks and have the chance to take plenty of photos and videos to capture the moment! Me & my girlfriend had Ǎn and Dukang (I hope I’ve spelt that correctly) as our easy riders and they were genuinely amazing people. You connect with them over the three/four days and make a real friendship with them! They’re fantastic drivers and go above & beyond to make sure you have a brilliant time. Food was delicious and we never felt hungry as there was so much! The homestays were great too, couples on our tour were given private rooms when possible (which was both nights for us). The flipside team do an amazing job and deserve the most recognition possible! I hope one day to return & do the loop again. It was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone at Flipside, with particular thanks to Ǎn & Dukang! Legends!!

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Stolecki G

10 April 2024 ★★★★★

We just completed a 26 day tour of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Giang Loop Tour by motorbike, Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong cycle tour. We arrived by boat in the Cambodian capital and from there, we went to Siem Reap to visit the temples of Angkor. Finally, we traveled to Bangkok, visiting the city's temples, floating markets and parks. We were met for all the transfers, including 4 internal flights, a boat transfer and the cruise. Everything was perfectly organized by Kevin. All tour guides were excellent and very attentive, and the drivers and vehicles were also great. Despite choosing budget hotels, they were good quality. We felt safe and secure throughout the trip. The only accommodation that felt a bit out of place was the one in Bangkok. Flipside Adventure Travel is an agency we highly recommend as they organize tailored tours with half board, diverse activities and at a reasonable price. This experience was particularly special as it was our first trip to Asia.

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Armer S

12 June 2024 ★★★★★

Flipside Adventure Travel organized a fabulous 3-week trip for us to Vietnam and Cambodia. We visited Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, traveled by boat on the Mekong River with a bike tour and explored Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay and the Ha Giang Loop. A choice was perfectly offered in different hotels and accommodations, allowing everyone to manage their desires and budget. Our travel consultant, Stephen was always ready to answer us on WhatsApp when we needed it. We were really taken care of! Also, when bad weather made us cancel our scuba diving, Stephen quickly found us another plan. The guides were nice and spoke English well; the drivers were good and we loved our trip. Highly recommend Flipside Adventure Travel!

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Vernola S

18 January 2024 ★★★★★

Our trip to Vietnam was fantastic, one of the best I've ever had. Flipside Adventure Travel was very well organized throughout. We were fortunate to have a wonderful guide, Tony, who was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. The group of fellow travelers were also great. They ranged in age from about 30 to 50 years old and were easy to get along with and friendly. We always made stops at clean restrooms, dined at wonderful restaurants, and stayed in excellent hotels. The itinerary struck a good balance between sightseeing, shopping, downtime, group activities, communal meals, and individual dining choices. I particularly enjoyed visiting Halong Bay, Ha Giang Loop, Saigon, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, trying Vietnamese cuisine, watching water puppetry and more. I would definitely travel with them again and highly recommend this company.


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