Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnel

Overview

When people think of Ho Chi Minh City, they imagine the most crowded and modern city in Vietnam. However, the city itself has a rich history linked to the battle against the French and American armies.

During the battle, the Tunnels of Cu Chi, a massive underground tunnel system, was first built beneath the jungle landscape, connecting tunnels between hamlets and communes. It functioned as a safe place for Vietnam's revolutionary troops to move between regions while avoiding French scouts.
When you visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, you can see their distinctive design and construction and learn why they are significant to the history of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day is a wonderful choice for you to see some of the touristic locations in this city and the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Among various transportations, it is recommended to choose private car service as for its convenience and total privacy. Vietnam Travels can pick you up right from the Tan Son Nhat airport or your hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels. Besides, when you book Vietnam Travels Service, you will have a tour guide to assist you. Have a great day exploring the tunnels and all the historical traces it has left.

Meals: Lunch

07:30 - 08:00 AM: Pick-up time

In the morning, visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace. It was constructed on the site of the previous Norodom palace and the famous landmark in the city was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Continue admiring the stunning examples of French Colonial architecture, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the famous Central Post Office.

The impressive War Remnants Museum is the next destination, which features a large collection from Vietnam Wars.

Have lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Start your journey toward the Cu Chi tunnel; it will take you around 1.5 hours to get there. You will see an introductory clip about how the tunnels were built and how people survived under the tough conditions of the war. After a brief introduction, you can begin exploring the tunnels.

Spend the rest of your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems, which include specially constructed living areas with kitchens and bedrooms next to other military sites like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helping whoever lives within the tunnels to meet their basic necessities.
Furthermore, numerous hidden trap doors and dangerous traps are concealed throughout the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the battle.

After that, special tea and cassava (the food of guerillas during the war) will be provided.

Time for a break to relax or experience a real shooting gun.

07:00 PM: Return to Saigon. Trip ends.