Full Day Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Journey
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam’s rich history and vibrant culture with our Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City tour! Begin your adventure by exploring the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, where the courageous stories of Vietnamese soldiers come to life.
Next, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the country’s largest city, visiting iconic landmarks such as Ben Thanh Market, the War Remnants Museum, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Get ready to savor the unique flavors of Vietnamese cuisine and create unforgettable memories on this captivating journey!
| Duration | Start time |
| 8 hour | 07:30 |
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Wander past huge bomb craters
- Discover hidden entrances to the tunnels
- See tiny chimneys that dispersed smoke from underground
- Experience daily life on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
- Explore the War Remnants Museum
- Tour the Reunification Palace
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral & The Old Central Post Office
Itinerary
Morning:
07:30 – 08:15 The tour guides will pick you up at the gathering point by bus to begin the morning trip. (Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time)
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace. This special historical landmark is one of the famous symbolic images of the city, named after Uncle Ho, with architecture that harmoniously combines modern and traditional elements.
08:30 Continue to admire the gorgeous structure from the French Colonial times, the historic Saigon Central Post Office, which was built between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in the city.
09:30 Followed by the French Colonial times of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, this is a place not to be missed when traveling to Saigon.
Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
Afternoon:
11:30 Have lunch at a local restaurant
1:00 PM: Take the trip to Cu Chi tunnels
Along the way, observe as the urban scenery transitions into a tranquil rural setting. Witness the passing rice paddy farms, charming roadside vendors, and flocks of ducks, and water buffalo swimming in the river the increasingly lush greenery.
Once we arrive, you will embark on the city’s intricate system of Cu Chi tunnels, a legendary tunnel system with more than 220 km of tunnels. You’ll have the opportunity to crawl through narrow spaces and witness the intertwining kitchens, bunkers, hospitals, and meeting rooms throughout. Additionally, watch an insightful documentary to learn more about the tunnel system and its locally crafted traps.
Visit the weapons room and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them. Step in the shoes of a Viet Cong fighter, as you climb through an impressive 155-mile (250-km) long tunnel network and visit a typical gun shooting area. Some of the most famous underground networks of pathways, hideouts, sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and Hoang Cam Stove, had tapioca – the main food served during the wartime.
These narrow tunnels provide barely enough space for a single person to crawl their way through, though some are now wider to accommodate visitors. Also, learn that the mere 10–13 feet (3–4 m) thick level of upper soil can support the bearing weight of a 55-ton (50 mT) tank and the explosive damage of bombs.
Experience the exhilarating opportunity to fire an M-15, AK-47, and a carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting (exclusion)
6:00 PM: After completing the Cu Chi Tour, tour guides will drop off tourists either at the District 1 center or the original pick-up point. We look forward to seeing you again!
Please take notes:
**The Notre Dame Cathedral has been being restored, so the guests just visit outside
*** Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting
| INCLUSION | EXCLUSION |
| – AC Car
– Experienced English-speaking guide – 1 Main Meal for lunch – All entrance fees – Travel Insurance -1 bottle/day per guest |
– VAT
– Personal expenses outside the program. |
| TOUR POLICY FOR CHILDREN |
| – Tour policy for accompanying children:
– Children under 5 years old are free of charge (parents take care of their children, eat and visit attractions if any) – Children from 5 years old to under 10 years old are charged 75% of the adult tour price. Separate meals and sleep with parents are covered with scenic tickets. – Children 10 years old and older are charged the same price as adults. – 2 Adults can only come with 1 child Free of charge, the 2nd child or more buy tour price |
| CANCELLATION POLICY |
| – Cancellation of the tour right after booking the tour will be subject to a 10% penalty of the tour fee, air tickets and train tickets will be according to regulations
– 10 days before the tour (calculated by working days) will be fined 30% of the land tour, air ticket, and train according to regulations – One week before the date of the tour, there will be a penalty of 40% of the land tour fee, the air ticket, and the train ticket will be according to the regulations – 03 days before the date of the tour, there will be a penalty of 80% of the land tour fee, air tickets and train tickets will be according to regulations – 02 days before the tour date, 100% of the land tour fee will be charged, and air ticket and train tickets will be subject to regulations |
HAVE A NICE TRIP!
