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Small Group Saigon City and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: Explore Historical Sites and Vietnamese Cuisine

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Cô Giang

Small group tour (maximum 12 pax)
Get to know the history of Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the Cu Chi tunnels, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum
Lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine set menu.
Pick-up and drop-off at central hotels in District 1

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

The Independence Palace - Pick up at the hotel and 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.
Central Post Office - Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office.

Please take notes: the Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored ( until 2020), so the guests just visit outside.

War Remnants Museum - Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
Cu Chi Tunnels - Have lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine.

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 relax before return to Saigon. End trip.

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
A/c van/bus pick up and drop off at centrally located hotel in Dist 1
Transfers & sightseeing as per program
Meal included as lunch
Pure bottled water provided
Small group tour with maximum 12 participants

What's Not Included

Travel insurance, beverage
Tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, telephone calls…)
Other services not mentioned in the inclusion

Additional Information

Group size: 2-12 pax
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
The tour is not available for the handicapped and anyone with heart problems.
Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1.
For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible

Location

Rạp Hưng Đạo - 112 Trần Hưng Đạo

***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sofiaot4928xu

May 18, 2024

Well thought out tour! - An immensely substantial and well-thought-out tour! From 9AM-5PM, Tibiet, our tour guide, has been nothing but energetic—he clearly knows (and loves) his country’s history well, attends to even our smallest concerns, and carries a contagious vibe that would keep you tireless and entertained amid the humidity and length of activities (which by the way are well worth it!) This tour, beyond the lessons, made me admire Vietnamese people’s patriotism and intelligence, albeit it being an underrated country.