Hồ Chí Minh

1 Day

Vehicle:

Code: PVN0093

HO CHI MINH CITY AND CU CHI TUNNELS FULL-DAY TOUR

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.

Tour Program

-07:30 AM: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or meeting point in District 1, HCM City.

Starts with a visit to the imposing Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat). We first visit The Independence Palace, publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam.

Independence Palace Travel Guide - All You Need To Know Before You Go

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. 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. It is a building not to be missed.

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon - A complete guide - AN Tours Vietnam

- 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.

Ho Chi Minh City Attractions | War Remnants Museum

- Have lunch at the restaurant.

- Leave HoChiMinh City, you starts the journey experiencing 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 centres helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

SG01- Cu Chi Tunnels - Morning or Afternoon Guided Small Group Tour - Vietnam Adventure Tours

- 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.

Return to Saigon. End trip.

- Then, come back to the hotel and stay overnight in a hotel with your activities.

Goodbye and see you next time!

 

Price list

► Private sedan/car/van for transportation with air- conditioning

► Local English-speaking guides as indicated in the program.

►Entrance fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program

► Local lunch.

► Mineral water (01 bottel of 500ml/ person/day)

►Visa to Vietnam (Please make sure you have 6 months passport validity. We can help for visa on arrival if request)

►All flight tickets

►Travel insurance

►Personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned (telephone, laundry, shopping, sightseeing outside the program, ect).

►Beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks, ect) during meals and throughout the program.

 

 ► SPECIAL NOTES:

- Free for children under 5 years of age.

- Surcharge 75% adult rate for children from 5 – 10 years old

- Children over  11 years old will be charged as adults.

1. If you cancel after booking the tour, you will be charged a 10% cancellation fee.

2. If you cancel within 05 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee.

3. If you cancel within 01 calendar day in advance, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.

►Tour price is only valid when both parties agree to sign a contract.

►Airline tickets may change in time according to current regulations of the airline company.

►The itinerary can be flexibly changed according to flight times and  weather conditions but still ensures full attractions for customers.

►Bring Vietnamese ID card or ID card (not expired 10 years).

►Children under 16 years old bring birth certificate/passport (with red stamp). Children 16 years of age and older are required to have an ID card/Passport.