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Set off on the 1 Day Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour and dive into a true Vietnam adventure. This full day city tour introduces curious travelers and history buffs to iconic landmarks of Chi Minh City, from the Independence Palace to the elegant Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and the moving War Remnants Museum.
In the afternoon, venture into the legendary Chi Tunnels, once used by brave Vietnamese soldiers, where underground passages reveal fascinating wartime stories before you return to the city.
Highlights
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City’s top landmarks: Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and War Remnants Museum.
- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
- Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels with over 220 km of underground passages.
- Crawl through reconstructed tunnels, see hidden kitchens, bunkers, and wartime traps.
- Taste traditional tapioca – the main food during the war.
- Optional: Experience the shooting range with AK-47s, carbines, and more (extra cost).
Inclusion
Included
- AC Car
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- 1 main meal for lunch
- All entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- 1 bottle/day per guest
Not Included
- VAT
- Personal expenses outside the program
Itinerary
Pick-up at the gathering point by bus (please arrive 10 minutes earlier). Start the morning city tour.
- Independence Palace – a symbol of the city with unique modern-traditional architecture.
- Saigon Central Post Office – a beautiful French Colonial structure built between 1886–1891.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica – an iconic landmark of Saigon.
- War Remnants Museum – powerful exhibits on the Indochina wars.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. On the way, enjoy views of rice paddies, water buffalo, and peaceful rural life.
At Cu Chi, explore the legendary 220 km tunnel system:
- Crawl through reconstructed tunnels, kitchens, bunkers, and meeting rooms.
- Watch a documentary about the tunnels and wartime survival.
- Visit the weapons room and learn about locally crafted traps.
- Try typical wartime food: tapioca.
- Optional: Experience the shooting range with AK-47, M-15, and carbine rifle (extra cost).
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at District 1 center.
Confirmation
- You’ll see an on-screen confirmation immediately after booking.
- A confirmation email and ticket will be sent to your registered email address shortly after.
- If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, please:
– Check your spam or junk folder.
– Contact us via email or text — we’re happy to assist!
Additional Info
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light clothing suitable for hot weather
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Insect repellent (especially for Cu Chi area)
- Reusable water bottle
- Cash for personal expenses & optional shooting range
- A camera or a smartphone for photos
Other Useful Info
- Unused services are non-refundable if not caused by the tour operator’s fault.
- The tour guide might change the order of activities during your tour to match real-time conditions. But you’ll still visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
- Customers are fully responsible for their own health and must inform the tour operator of any medical conditions in advance.
- Please take care of your personal belongings throughout the trip. The tour operator is not liable for any loss of money, valuables, or property.
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge (parents take care of their own children, eat, and visit attractions, if any)
- Children from 4 years old to 9 years old are charged 75% of the adult tour price. Separate meals and sleeping with parents are covered with scenic tickets.
- Children 10 years old and older are charged the same price as adults.
- 2 Adults can only come with 1 child (Free of charge), the 2nd child or more pay the tour price
Payment & Policies
- Cancellation of the tour right after booking the tour will be subject to a 10% penalty of the tour fee, and air ticket and train tickets will be according to the regulations
- 10 days before the tour (calculated by working days), you will be fined 30% of the land tour, and the air ticket and train will be according to regulations.
- One week before the date of the tour, there will be a penalty of 40% of the land tour fee, and the air ticket, the train ticket will be according to the regulations
- 03 days before the date of the tour, there will be a penalty of 80% of the land tour fee, and air ticket, and train tickets will be according to regulations
- 02 days before the tour date, 100% of the land tour fee will be charged, air ticket and train tickets will be subject to regulations
- Payment: online, bank transfer, or cash
FAQs
Yes, all entrance fees to Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Cu Chi Tunnels are included.
Yes, lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant is included.
It’s optional. Some tunnels have been widened for visitors, but you can skip them if you feel uncomfortable.
Yes, the city tour is easy. At Cu Chi, elderly guests can stay above ground if they prefer not to enter the tunnels.
They are about 60 km from the city center, roughly a 1.5-hour drive.
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