Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day

Ho Chi Minh City Centre – Cu Chi Tunnels
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Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day
Duration: 1 Day
Group Size: Max 20 pax
Price Type: per person
Style: Guided

Tour Overview

Visit Independence Palace, the Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum, then explore Cu Chi Tunnels on a full-day history tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

City Landmarks & Cu Chi History in One Day

Combine central Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing with an afternoon at Cu Chi Tunnels. Meet your driver and guide at your city-centre hotel around 8:00 AM. The morning route includes Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum. • See Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. • Learn about Cu Chi’s tunnel system through an introductory film and guided visit. • Discover examples of underground living spaces and wartime facilities. • Taste tea and cassava before returning to central Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon at Cu Chi & Practical Notes

After lunch, travel to Cu Chi; the itinerary estimates approximately 1.5 hours by road, depending on traffic. Watch an introductory video and explore the visitor area with your guide, learning about tunnel construction, living spaces, kitchens and support facilities. Return to your city-centre hotel after the visit.

Tunnel passages can be narrow and enclosed. Discuss mobility needs or discomfort with confined spaces before entering; follow the site guide’s instructions. Any optional shooting-range activity should be confirmed separately and is not presented as a guaranteed inclusion. Access to city landmarks may vary with local arrangements.

Highlights

  • Private Car with A/C
  • Picking up at hotel in HCM city center
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • All Entrance fees

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Detailed Daily Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City And Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day: A Journey Through History Meals: Lunch
Morning

In the morning

At 8 am: Our driver and guide will meet you at your hotel in HCM city center and start the morning trip to visit Independence Palace ( also called the Reunification palace). This palace was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. It was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu and is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City. After the Independence Palace, our car will take you to visit the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum which has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

In the afternoon

At about 12 pm: Enjoy local food at a local restaurant After lunch, we will depart for Cu Chi tunnels (The trip takes approximately 1,5 hours car driving). Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will see a short introductory video about the tunnels. By watching this video, you can learn how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, with the guide, you will explore the remaining area and tunnel systems. This system includes 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, you will also see many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, you will have a chance to taste a special tea and cassava ( these are guerilla’s food during the war) Take a relax or you can try the real shooting gun. After Cu Chi tunnels, our car takes you back to HCM city and drop you off at your hotel in city center. End trip Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels 1 day.

Services Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions

  • Private Car with A/C
  • Picking up at hotel in HCM city center
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • All Entrance fees
  • Mineral water in car
  • Lunch ( local food)
  • Petrol, parking fees, road tolls

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage
  • Tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, shopping…)
  • Other things not mentioned in the inclusion

Pricing

Published price: $37 / person

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