HIGHLIGHTS

Ho Chi Minh City is also known as Saigon. It was once considered as the Pearl of the Far East. Today the city is one of the largest economic and cultural centers in Vietnam. In addition to modern high-rise buildings, the City also has monuments with ancient architecture.

Approximately 70km away from Ho Chi Minh City’s centre, Cu Chi tunnels is one of the most famous historical vestiges of Viet Nam’s national liberation war. The network consists of over 200km of tunnels connected with one another like a cobweb.the tunnels were dug and removed with rudimentary tools, then camouflaged the openings so well that nobody could find them. 

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FULL DAY HO CHI MINH CITY – CU CHI TUNNEL

Cu Chi

Sai Gon

Durations

1 day

Group Size

10 people

Itinerary

  • Full detail

  • Photo gallery

08h45 Departing from at travel office to Giac Lam pagoda built in the 17th century and is one of the oldest temples in the city. Then visiting Chinatown, Cho Lon (Binh Tay) market, not only seeing the locals bartering, purchasing and selling merchandises at the market but also seeing a rich and diverse Chinese culture that is subtle yet distinctive from other parts of the city. Stopping at Thien Hau Lady temple that was built in the early 19th century dedicated to Thien Hau - Goddess of seafarers. Travelling along the Saigon Riverside to overview Nha Rong wharf where Ho Chi Minh President first left Vietnam in 1911. Returning back to travel office and has free time for lunch (at own expense).

13h00: Departing for Cu Chi tunnels (Ben Dinh) from Travel Office. Upon arriving, proceeding to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels before having a real hand-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels. Afterward, test tasting the steamed tapioca root which is the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. For those interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 with real ammunitions at the nearby shooting range.
Arrival back Sai Gon at 18h30. End of the tour
INCLUDED
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking guide 
EXCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Sightseeing fees
  • Personal expenses (Laundry, telephone, etc …)
  • Tips & travel insurance
  • Bank charge fees for payment
  • Other services not mentioned

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