HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNEL (full day trip)

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HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNEL (full day trip)

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HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNEL (full day trip)

Tour information:

Code tour: PGT- CCT1

Group size: 2 – 15 pax

Pick up: 7:30am – 8:15am

Return: 18:30pm

Route: HCM City – Cu Chi district – HCMC

Highlights:

Get to know the history of Ho Chi Minh City, visit the most famous sites and make your own way to the Cu Chi tunnels located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest which known as a legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Itinerary:

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially 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, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. End trip.

PRICE/PERSON IN VND

Adult

(from 12 years old)

Child (1^st)

(From 4 – 11 years old)

Child

(under 4 years old)

1.050.000

780.000

Free of charge

Tour price includes:
– A/c van/bus pick up (centrally located hotel), transfer & sightseeing as per program.
– Boat trip in the Mekong Delta.
– English speaking guide (guides peaking other languages upon request)
– All entrance fees
– Meals as indicated in the program (L = Lunch)

Tour price excludes:
– Other meals not mentioned in the program
– Personal expenses
– Travel insurance