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Saigon Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Minimum age is 2 years
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Infant meals not included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This inspiring and evocative full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City will show life during the Vietnam War from a local perspective. In addition, there are numerous fascinating sights to explore, from grand Buddhist temples to lively hectic street markets. Includes transportation from your District 1 accommodation and an English-speaking guide.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tapioca
Cool-Towels and Mineral Water
Transport by air conditioned bus
Entrance fees
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC)
English-speaking guide
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Ben Thanh Market
Return
Saigon Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
About
This inspiring and evocative full-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City will show life during the Vietnam War from a local perspective. In addition, there are numerous fascinating sights to explore, from grand Buddhist temples to lively hectic street markets. Includes transportation from your District 1 accommodation and an English-speaking guide.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tapioca
Cool-Towels and Mineral Water
Transport by air conditioned bus
Entrance fees
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC)
English-speaking guide
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Ben Thanh Market
Return
Itinerary
1
The Independence Palace
Begin the tour at 8:30am with pickup from your hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City.
Start visiting to the imposing Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat). Following our destination program, we will visit The Independence Palace, publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam.
45 minutes
2
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Next, we will go to the Notre Dame Cathedral, the most famous landmark in Vietnam as the twin bell towers can be seen from a long distance.
Please take notes:
**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside.
30 minutes
3
Central Post Office
In the same square is the famous Saigon Post Office, the largest functioning post office in Vietnam. What makes this Post Office so extraordinary is that it was designed and built by Gustave Eiffel who also designed and built the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty.
45 minutes
4
War Remnants Museum
Then, we will visit War Remnants Museum, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, is dedicated to covering the atrocities of war. It features photographs of victims of the Vietnam War (called the American War in Vietnam) and retired artillery pieces used by American forces during the war.
Have lunch at the restaurant.
30 minutes
5
Cu Chi Tunnels
We then leave the city to visit and experience the Cu Chi Tunnels. It takes approximately one and a half hours of car driving.
Upon arrival, you will learn more about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of war-time by the introductory video,
Then, take some time to explore the rest area and tunnel systems which include the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command center helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
Continue exploring many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the mazelike tunnels for security purposes during the war.
- Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
- Break time for relaxation or arrive at a firing range, where you can fire an M16 or AK-47 if you want to try shooting a real gun.
-5h30 pm: Return to Saigon. End trip.