Day Tour | Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: Day Tour.

Tour Style: Sightseeing, history, and culture.

Duration: Approximately 12 hours.

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels. 

Language: English-speaking guide. 

Departure Time: 07:30 AM – 08:00 AM (Pick-up time depends on your hotel/accommodation's exact location).

Pick-up / Drop-off Point: 

• Free pick-up from District 1 (For pick-up from other areas, please contact us for assistance).
• Alternatively, you may meet at the designated meeting point at 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Group Size: 12 people.

Suitable For: First-time visitors / Couples / Families / Travelers interested in Vietnamese history and culture. 

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Discover two sides of Southern Vietnam in one day with a journey through Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Begin with the city's iconic landmarks and historic sites, where you'll learn about Ho Chi Minh City's fascinating past and cultural heritage. Continue to the Cu Chi countryside and explore the remarkable underground tunnel network that played an important role during wartime.

Discover underground passages, living areas, kitchens, and other facilities while learning about the ingenuity and resilience of the people who lived and operated within the tunnels.

Combining city sightseeing with an immersive historical experience, this tour is an ideal choice for travelers who want to make the most of their time while discovering the history and culture of Southern Vietnam.

 

– ITINERARY –

Morning: Explore Historic Saigon

Visit the Independence Palace (also known as the Reunification Palace), a famous architectural landmark of Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Admire beautiful French colonial structures such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office.

 

Tour the War Remnants Museum, featuring extensive displays on the Indochina Wars.

 

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

 

Afternoon: Cu Chi Tunnels Experience

Travel approximately 1.5 hours by bus to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Watch an introductory video and explore the complex tunnel system, including specially constructed living areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, along with hidden trap doors and dangerous booby traps.

 

Enjoy special tea and cassava (guerrilla food during the war).

 

Take a break to relax or try real gun shooting (optional).

 

Return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your trip.

 

Important Notes:

• Notre Dame Cathedral: The Notre Dame Cathedral is currently under restoration, so guests will only be able to view it from the outside.
• Drop-off Time: The final drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances, so the tour might conclude later than expected.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• A/C van for pick-up and drop-off (from centrally located hotels in District 1, HCMC).
• Transportation and sightseeing as per the program.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• Entrance fees.
• Bottled mineral water.
• Lunch.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Beverages (soft drinks, beer, wine, etc.).
• Tips and personal expenses (e.g., gun shooting, telephone calls).
• Other services not mentioned in the "Inclusions" section.