Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel Day Tour

Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel Day Tour

With Saigon City - Cu Chi Tunnels full day, you have chance to visit around Ho Chi Minh city with famous destinations ( Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and War Remnants Museum). Especially, it is opportunity to understand Vietnam war when discovering Cu Chi Tunnels.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

7:15 - 08.15AM The tour guide & car pick up at hotel located in Saigon centre.

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at 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 or Tan Dinh Church, the historic Central Post Office

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. or visit Ben Thanh market for private tour

Have lunch at local restaurant.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

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 introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special 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

Duration: 4 hours