Ho Chi Minh city & Cu Chi tunnels day trip

7:00 AM Our tour guide and mini bus pick up at your hotel/place at center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City and then take 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, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

At noon time you will have lunch at local restaurant.

After lunch, tour guide and bus take you to Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

14:30 Upon arrival in Cu Chi Tunnel, 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.

16:00 Break time for relax, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

18:30 – 19:00 Return to Saigon. End your full day trip.