Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnel Full Day Tour

from 860.000^đ 950.000^đ

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Duration

1 Day

Departure time

07:30 AM

Departure

Ho Chi Minh

Tour Type

Daily Group Tour

Overview

Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnel Full Day Tour. Ho Chi Minh City’s top historical sites and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels in one day. Visit the iconic Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu, and admire French colonial landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Explore the War Remnants Museum, featuring powerful exhibits from the Indochina wars. In the afternoon, journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War, and learn about its fascinating history.

PICK UP: 07:30 AM – 08:00 AM (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).

RETURN: About 7:00 PM

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HIGHLIGHTSVisit Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral,Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum.
Visit Cu Chi tunnels, you’ll have a chance to crawl around a portion of the 121 km long, multiple-layered tunnels
You’ll learn how thousands of guerrillas managed to stay underground many days at a time, also their great technique to conceal smoke from their cook
There is a chance to fire real AK bullets…

Itinerary

07:30 – 08:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi tunel 1 day tour

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 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.
Have lunch at local restaurant.

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 (personal fees).
Return to Saigon. End trip.

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Included/Excluded

Air condition car/bus pick – up and drop – off (centrally located hotel in Dist 1, HCMC)
English – Vietnamese speaking guide
Lunch
Entrance fee
A bottle of water/pax

Other drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
Personal fees
Tip
Shooting gun fee
Travel insurance
Additional charge should be paid on Vietnam Lunar New Year, Independence day (2/9), Liberation day (30/4), Labor day(1/5), and Hung Vuong Kings Commemoration day ( 10/3 in the lunar year).

Policy

Children policy:

Under 2 years old: free (Parents will cover any incurred costs, if applicable)
Under 1.0m: 50% fee of adult
From 1.0 m – under 1.3 m: 85% fee of adult
From 1.3 m and above: 100% fee as adult
Two adults can accompany up to 2 children under 1.3m, the third child will be charged 100% of the fare. In case a child is accompanied by only 1 adult, that child will be charged as an adult

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days in advance is subject to 30% of the total cost
Cancellation 6 – 9 days in advance is subject to 50% of the total cost
Cancellation 3 – 5 days in advance is subject to 75% of the total cost
Cancellation 2 days in advance is subject to 100% of the total cost
Cancellation of the booking must be requested by email or by phone (Zalo/ Whatsapp/ Viber)
Elephant Travel is not responsible for any unreceived and unconfirmed cancellation requests to you. In this case, a cancellation or cancellation fee will apply

Notes

This price may change depending on the period of the year. Please contact us to have the exact price.
Group size: 4 – 12 pax
Tour is started from 4 pax/ group or more
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have 1 infant at the time of booking
We are not responsible for your lateness
For other language-speaking guides such as German / Mandarin / Korean / French / Spanish /Italian/ Japanese…please send a request in advance. The price will be higher than English speaking guide.
The booking must deposit at least 30% of the total tour value in advance.
Guest should advise any special food preferences, allergies, or dietary requirements… in advance.
Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number, and visa expiry date for passengers.
Additional charge should be paid on Vietnam Lunar New Year, Independence day (2/9), Liberation day (30/4), Labor day(1/5), and Hung Vuong Kings Commemoration day ( 10/3 in the lunar year).
The itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels, and operating conditions. Meals are fusion: Vietnamese food, seafood…
You should inform your hotel’s address in advance so that we arrange your pick up smoothly.
Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expected.

Pick-up and drop-off policy:

Pick – up and drop-off just only applied to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in dist 1, Ho Chi Minh city. (We support pick-up and drop-off at the central areas of district 1, including hotels located on streets: Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Dinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thu Khoa Huan, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh, Nguyen Van Cu, and Ky Con. Except for the above areas, we do not pick – up and drop – off. Guests please be at our meeting point on Tran Hung Dao or De Tham Street, District 1, HCM to join and end the tour)