Entry ticket Transfers Accomodation Flights Lunch Private car Sightseeing Tour guide Visa Included destination(s): Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels Start from: $55 /person Request this tour Request this tour Your name: Contact email: Phone: Nationality: Select one American Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cuba France Guam Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic Of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lao Macao Other Number of participants: Start day: Special note (optional) Send request 1 day Save to wishlist Saved to wishlist About the Tour If you only have 24 hours in Ho Chi Minh City for a tour, or waiting for transit to other places, the Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day small group tour is the ideal choice for you. In the morning, you will visit destinations in the city center that any visitor to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time will visit. Notre Dame Cathedral is a masterpiece of European-style architecture, located in the middle of the square, with beautiful views from all sides. The journey also takes you to visit the Saigon Central Post Office, located right to the left of Notre Dame Cathedral, with the beauty of the interweaving between European and Asian architecture. Beautiful from the outside to the inside is what most visitors say when visiting this attraction. In addition, visitors can also visit the Independence Palace, the symbol of the city, with both ancient and modern beauty. Exploring the space inside, you can understand more about the history of Vietnam. The final destination in Saigon city that you will visit in the tour is War Remnants Museum – one of the most famous museums in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general. This is a strong example of the loss and trauma that the Vietnamese people faced during the war. Here, you can explore a large collection of images, weapons and artifacts about the war in Vietnam, vivid simulations of prisoners in tiger cages, giving a realistic experience about Vietnamese history. Afternoon is the time for you to experience the Vietnamese resistance against America in the most realistic way at Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi Tunnels is a famous destination located in the northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, about 70km from the city center. This is a legendary place in the resistance war against America of the Vietnamese people. Dubbed the “land of steel”, Cu Chi Tunnels has a tunnel system of more than 200km, which is considered an “impregnable underground village”. Highlights Experience a full day of exploring the best of Ho Chi Minh City Visit the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum to understand more about Vietnam's history Take photos of Saigon's top tourist attractions like Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office Learn how Vietnamese soldiers survived the war and admire the underground village that played an important role in the anti-America resistance war. Experience the feeling of going through the narrow labyrinth-like tunnels built during the war Enjoy some delicious dishes from local specialties Detailed Itinerary Between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, the shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in the city center. Your morning begins with a visit to Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace and designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu. You’ll then explore beautiful French colonial architecture, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Saigon Post Office, followed by a tour of the War Remnants Museum which displays artifacts from the war period. After lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, located 70km northwest of the city center, with a drive time of approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival at Cu Chi, you’ll receive a briefing from your guide and watch an orientation video demonstrating how the tunnels were built and how the Vietnamese survived the harsh conditions of war. You’ll then have time to explore the extensive tunnel complex, including the underground tunnel system, kitchen area, sleeping quarters, infirmary, storage facilities, weapons factory, field hospital, and work areas. You’ll discover hidden trap doors and various security measures that helped ensure safety in the tunnel maze during wartime. During a break, you’ll enjoy tea and cassava, the main food of guerrillas during the war. If you wish to relax, you can try the optional shooting range experience. The tour concludes with a return transfer to Saigon city center. Inclusion Air conditioning van/bus pickup for sightseeing as per program Pickup at the centrally located hotels in District 1, HCMC Transfer & sightseeing as per program English-speaking tour guide All entrance fees Meal as lunch Mineral water Exclusion Personal costs & tips Travel insurance Beverage and other services not mentioned in the inclusions Special Notes The time of pick up depends on your accommodation’s exact position We are not responsible if you arrive late Infant rates will be applied if he/she does not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. If you have more than one infant, please contact the supplier. Children Policy Children under 4 years old: Free of charge for the 1st child A maximum of 2 children accompanied by 2 adults Infant rates will be applied if he/she does not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. If you have more than one infant, please contact the supplier. Entry ticket Transfers Accomodation Flights Lunch Private car Sightseeing Tour guide Visa Included destination(s): Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels Start from: $55 /person Request this tour Request this tour Your name: Contact email: Phone: Nationality: Select one American Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Croatia Cuba France Guam Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic Of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Lao Macao Other Number of participants: Start day: Special note (optional) Send request
