The perfect Vietnam journey for independent history lovers. Imperial citadels at sunrise, forgotten Cham temples, war tunnels with veteran guides – all in small groups (max 12), 70–80 % solo travelers, expert historians, and generous free time for your own discoveries.
The palace was mine (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 international travelers across Vietnam & Cambodia. These history tours are crafted from the exact itineraries loved by thousands of solo history buffs on Legend Travel Group Vietnam Tours since 2008.
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Places maps forgot (Source: Internet)You want to stand alone inside the Forbidden Purple City at 5:30 a.m. with only birds for company.
You want to crawl through Cu Chi Tunnels while a former Viet Cong soldier tells you exactly how it felt.
You want to discover a Cham tower that isn’t on any tourist map.
And you want to share the wonder with 8–12 other solo travelers who won’t mind when you stop for the 47th photo.
That’s exactly what Legend Travel Group delivers.
70–80 % of our history tour guests travel solo – meaning you’re surrounded by people who get just as excited about ancient bricks as you do.
All tours: max 12 travelers • 70–80 % solo • expert historian guide • generous free time • no single supplement
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Tour Name |
Duration |
History Depth & Flexibility |
From (USD) |
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Vietnam History Unlocked – The Signature |
14 days |
Hanoi → Ninh Binh → Hue → Hoi An → HCMC + daily free afternoons |
$1,999 |
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Imperial Vietnam for Independent Minds |
9 days |
Hanoi → Hue (4 days) → Da Nang with maximum solo time |
$1,599 |
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Cham Kingdom & Forgotten South |
8 days |
Da Nang → My Son → Quang Nam villages → HCMC war sites |
$1,499 |
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Vietnam War History – The Untold Stories |
10 days |
Hanoi → DMZ → Khe Sanh → Hue → Cu Chi with veteran guides |
$1,799 |
Every tour includes at least one private sunrise or after-hours site access.
History you feel in your bones (Source: Internet)Private sunrise in Hue Forbidden City (you + guide + mist)
After-hours My Son with Cham priest blessing
Exclusive Cu Chi “original tunnel” access with veteran
Hoa Lu ancient capital excavation site with archaeologist
Secret 11th-century Cham tower not on tourist maps
War Remnants Museum private archive tour
Zero single supplement – private room every night
70–80 % solo travelers every tour
4–6 hours free time daily for your own discoveries
Expert guides (many with PhDs or published books)
Pre-tour “Vietnam History Solos” WhatsApp – discussions start early
Only 10 % deposit – cancel free up to 7 days
The best conversations are silent (Source: Internet)|
Typical Group Tour |
Legend History Tours |
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40-person buses |
Max 12 travelers |
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9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule |
4–6 hours completely free daily |
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Generic guides |
Expert historians & local specialists |
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Crowded sites |
Private sunrise/after-hours access |
★★★★★ “The private Hue sunrise with this group was worth the entire trip.” – Catherine, 52, USA
★★★★★ “Finally a tour with enough free time to explore alone.” – David, 48, UK
★★★★★ “The Cham tower that isn’t on maps – Legend magic.” – Elena, 45, Italy
Hoi An Ancient Town - Some moments are just yours (Source: Internet)Private rooms in heritage boutique hotels
Air-conditioned private vans
1:6 guide-to-guest ratio
24/7 local support
Comprehensive insurance included
Comfortable walking shoes (lots of ancient stones)
Notebook + good pen
Lightweight binoculars (for citadel details)
Modest clothing for temples
Camera + extra batteries
Your favorite history book
Thang Long Citadel - Started alone. Leaving legendary. (Source: Internet)|
Category |
Price Range (USD) |
|---|---|
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8–14 day Legend history tour |
$1,499–$1,999 |
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Daily meals (heritage restaurants) |
$15–$35 |
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Optional private archive visits |
$30–$80 |
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Total average daily spend |
$100–$160 |
Book the 14-day History Unlocked – perfect depth + free time
Travel February–April for cool temple mornings
Ask for the “quiet room” – editing photos in peace
Join the pre-tour history WhatsApp – best discussions ever
Use free time for the sites tours never visit
Will I be the only history nerd?
Never – 70–80 % are serious history lovers.
Private room guaranteed?
Yes – no single supplement.
How much free time?
4–6 hours daily – enough for your own adventures.
Still see all the big sites?
100 % – with private access most tourists never get.
Best season for history?
February–May – perfect weather for temples & ruins.
You don’t need a history buddy to walk through 2,000 years of stories.
You just need the right group and the right freedom.
Join thousands of history solo explorers who chose Vietnam Tours by Legend Travel Group and discovered the Vietnam that lives in stones, stories, and silence.
Only 10 % deposit – change dates free – max 12 travelers – weekly departures.
Reserve your place in history now → https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Where history solos find their story since 2008
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