- Explore the mysteries of the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh
- Feel the thrill in the Vietnamese soldier way with a booby trap tutorial, studying the life of the soldier inside the tunnel, AK-47 shooting session (Optional/ Own expense)
- Understand more about the urban history of Ho Chi Minh City by checking out Independence Palace (Dinh Doc Lap), Saigon Central Post Office (Buu dien Trung Tam), Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral (Nha Tho Duc Ba).
Places to visit: Sun World Ba Den Mountain Ticket
Transportation: Ho Chi Minh City Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus
Travel Essentials: Vietnam Tourist E-visa Application Service
Package Options
Shared tour with an English/Vietnamese tour-guide
Shared tour with English/Vietnamese tour-guide
Spend a whole day exploring the history of Ho Chi Minh, but this time, not just through the story of the Vietnam War in Cu Chi Tunnels. Besides a trip to Cu Chi - the legendary underground system that once was an important military base, you will also explore the historical landmarks of Saigon - including Independence Palace (Dinh Doc Lap), Saigon Central Post Office (Buu dien Trung Tam), Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral (Nha Tho Duc Ba) where the stories of urban life in the past and architecture greatness amazed you.
— Important Info —
- Pick-up/Meeting point:
- Pick-up at customer's hotel: On De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien, Bui Thi Xuan, Le Lai street - District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Please provide your exact address during the booking process)
- Meeting point: No. 57 Le Thi Hong Gam Street, District 1 (see Location below)
- Note: If the guest's hotel is not within the hotel pick-up area, there will be a pick-up surcharge (Please contact the operator for more details). Guests can also proceed to the meeting point to join the tour (Free of charge)
- Pick-up time: 7:30–8:00 AM
- Drop off time: 4:30–5:00 PM
- Duration: 9 hours
Duration：9 hour(s)
Day 1
** Pick-up in Ho Chi Minh city. Departs for Cu Chi Tunnels - the complex 200km long tunnels system that used to be a core military base of the Vietnam Revolutionary Forces.
** Slips through the narrow tunnel to role-play the Vietnamese soldier in the past. Test your ability by getting inside the tunnel through the secret camouflaged gate, without breaking its disguise.
** Learn how to be a Vietnamese guerilla through a booby trap tutorial, studying the life of the soldier inside the tunnel and trying their daily food - boiled tapioca. If you are brave enough, don't hesitate to test yourself with a AK-47 shooting session (Shooting ticket at your own expense).
** After a morning lots of activities, gathers with the group for a nice lunch that is full of local delicacies. Relax a bit before heading back to Ho Chi Minh city for the afternoon session
** Back to the city. Discover the historical aspects of the city that lies behind the modern hustle-bustle of Sai Gon.
** Wanders around the Reunification Palace (also known as The Independence Palace) and admires the beaty lies within the design of this landmark. And as Reunification Palace a place that witnessed lots of important events during the Vietnam War, a trip to this landmark will help you gain more valuable historical insights.
** Check-out the Old Central Post Office - a landmark that has lived through 3 centuries, and is listed as one of the oldest building in the city. Admire the design of this iconic building. made by the architectural mastermind Gustave Eiffel - the designer of Eiffel Tower and The Statue of Liberty.
** The Central Post Office is also a perfect place for you to catch a glimpse of the urban citizens' daily life in the past. The stories and scenery you experiences here will definitely evokes some nostalgic feelings.
** Finally, check out the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon - also known as the City Cathedral. This Cathedral is another iconic landmark of the city and was also built during the French Colonization era. The romantic charm of the Cathedral will surely brings a good note to end your tour.
** Drop-off at the meeting point or your hotel. End of the tour (Drop-off til. 5 PM)
** Cu Chi Tunnel
** Reunification Palace
** Saigon Central Post Office
** Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Location Name [MEETING POINT] Tour Operator's Office
Address 57, Le Thi Hong Gam Street, District 1 or De Tham, Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Thi Xuan, Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Meeting Time 07:30
Departure Time 08:00
For cancellations made at least 0 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 100% will apply