A perfect tour for those who are short on time and want to do the ‘must-sees’ in southern Vietnam in one day. This full-day combines history both outside the city and within. Travel to Cu Chi to learn about the complex underground system that played an important part in the Vietnam War before heading back to the city for an afternoon seeing the city’s top attractions.
Highlights:
• Explore the undergrounds of the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Learn how thousands of Vietnamese guerillas lived and fought during the war
• Visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
• Introduction to the French-colonial architecture of Ho Chi Minh City
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Round-trip private transfer
✔ Lunch (Vietnamese cuisine without beverage)
✔ Bottled water: 01 bottle/pax/ day tour
✖ Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
✖ Gratuities
Additional Info: All Hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Itinerary
1
Cu Chi Tunnels
At either 8am you will be met in the hotel lobby by your guide and a driver for the tour, First stop Cu Chi Tunnels - This is where guerilla warfare is exemplified and you will learn about the clever design of the tunnels and the strategic use of trap doors. Even with B-52 bombers dropping 30-ton loads of explosive, turning the jungle into a pockmarked moonscape, 30 thousand American troops failed to conquered the area! You will be offered the opportunity to crawl around a portion of the 121 km long, multiple-layered tunnel and learn how thousands of guerillas managed to stay underground for many days at a time, also their great technique to conceal smoke from their cooking. There’re a lot more to enjoy and even a chance to fire with real weapons like AK47 for an additional fee.
Duration: 5 hours
2
After the tour is back to HCMC for a well-earned traditional Vietnamese lunch prior to starting the afternoon section of the tour.
First you head to the Reunification Hall to visit the residence of the President Ngo Dinh Diem of the former South Vietnam until 1975 (1960s - Apr 1975s). here you will have the opportunity to view formal meeting rooms, private bedrooms and war situation rooms 10 meter beneath earth’s level. This address today still holds many important functions in HCMC. You will learn important historical facts about
this building
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Other colonial structures included in the tour are Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, it is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam currently being renovated we can only view from the outside
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Central Post Office
the General Post Office, constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Ben Thanh Market
Finally, the tour ends at the famous Ben Thanh market, where you may practice your bargaining skills and pick up some souvenirs before being returned to your hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
