INBOUND TOURS 2023 – VNAIR TS/ DISCOVERY HO CHI MINH CITY
HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR – CU CHI TUNNELS FULL DAY TOUR
MORNING: Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnel
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 seeingthe 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.
Have lunch at local restaurant.
AFTERNOON: 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 or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to Saigon. End trip Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnel.
Price & Bookings
Departure time: 8.00am
Meeting point: Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Price Includes: A/C bus, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day), and meal as lunch.
Tour Price Excludes: Travel insurance, beverage, tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, telephone calls…), other services not mentioned in the inclusion, compulsory supplement for peak season/special holidays)
Departure time, meeting point: 07:45 AM at HCMC. (Pick up on request with a surcharge for guests who stay in the city central)
