Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Full-Day Tour

1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Historical Landmarks & Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration

   Morning – Ho Chi Minh City Historical & Cultural Highlights

   07:30 – 08:00: Pick up from designated hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Begin your full-day sightseeing journey by air-conditioned minivan, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

   • Visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), the former presidential residence and an important landmark associated with the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Discover its historical significance and learn about the events that shaped modern Vietnam.
   • Stop at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral to admire its French colonial architecture from the outside while the building is under renovation. Continue to the nearby Saigon Central Post Office, another remarkable example of the city's colonial architectural heritage.
   • Explore the War Remnants Museum, featuring historical photographs, wartime artifacts, and exhibitions that offer insights into Vietnam's wartime history.

   Noon – Lunch Break

   Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

   Afternoon – Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration

   Depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, approximately 1.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned minivan.

   • Watch a short introductory documentary about the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn how the underground network was constructed and used during the Vietnam War.
   • Explore the remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels system, including underground living quarters, kitchens, weapon factories, and field hospitals. Discover how Vietnamese soldiers lived and operated beneath the ground.
   • See concealed trapdoors, bunkers, wartime relics, and defense systems, and learn about the survival strategies used during the war.
   • Taste traditional cassava and tea, a simple meal associated with Vietnamese soldiers during wartime.
   • Optional: Visit the shooting range for a shooting experience (additional fee applies).

   19:00: Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour.

Important information

• Tour price includes

  Included

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned 16-seat minivan.
  • English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • One bottle of mineral water.

  Not Included

  • Travel insurance.
  • Additional food and beverages.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Optional shooting range experience.
• Good to know

  Departure Information

  • Daily departures.
  • Premier Group Tour with a maximum of 12 travelers.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned 16-seat minivan.

  Pickup and Meeting Point

  • Hotel pickup is available in District 1, except Sai Gon Ward and Tan Dinh Ward.
  • Pickup is also available from the designated meeting point.
  • Hotel pickup time: 07:30–08:00.

  Children's Policy

  • Children under 3 years old: Free of charge when sharing with parents.
  • Children aged 4–9 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing with parents.
  • Children above 9 years old: Adult rate applies.
  • A maximum of one free child is allowed per two paying adults. Additional children are charged the full rate.

  Cancellation Policy

  • A 100% cancellation charge applies.