Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour
Overview
Let off some steam and join us today on our Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City Tour Full Day! This trip allows you to discover the vibrant splendor of Ho Chi Minh City through the city's magnificent architectural creations. Meet friendly locals while you learn more about their simple lives to the fullest. You will get to know more about the courageous Vietnamese people during the war by exploring extraordinary military masterpieces.
The Itinerary
At 08:00 Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. Have lunch at local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return your hotel in Saigon. Thank you for choosing us!
Tour Included
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide
- Entrance fees for Vietnam attractions, as per itinerary
- 1 Lunch
- High-quality vehicle with air conditioner
Tour Excluded
- Drinks and beverage
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
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7 Comments
4.4
Amazing guide and fun experience highly recommended if you are in ho chi minh city
3.2
Awesome experience!!!! Definitely a must see when in Vietnam. Going down into the tunnels, we can see how miserable the ancestors were in the past.
4.2
Cu Chi is an amazing place, I really enjoyed it, with excellent guide, He knows everything about the history, it’s funny and he helps me in all that I need. I recommend this tour