Overview
Experience Vietnam’s incredible wartime history through our Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration & Ho Chi Minh City Discovery tour. Expert local guides reveal underground warfare secrets, plus colonial architecture stories across this fascinating journey. These legendary tunnels showcase Vietnam tourism’s most remarkable historical site, spanning 200 kilometres beneath the Cu Chi district. This full-day adventure combines tunnel exploration, war museum visits, French colonial landmarks, and vibrant market shopping experiences. Book with Vietravel today to discover how Vietnam’s determination created one of history’s greatest military achievements!
Destinations
Why you'll love it
Crawl through Cu Chi’s network of hidden passageways stretching over 200 kilometres beneath the earth
Explore the War Remnants Museum, showcasing Vietnam’s 30-year struggle for independence
Photograph French colonial masterpieces, including Notre Dame Cathedral, plus Central Post Office architectural gems
Shop at bustling Ben Thanh Market, experiencing Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant local culture
Itinerary
Morning:
The journey begins with a scenic 70-kilometre drive to Cu Chi district, where revolutionary fighters created history’s most complex subterranean city. These impressive tunnels stretch over 250 kilometres beneath the surface, forming an intricate network that once housed entire communities during wartime. Your journey begins with archival footage showing tunnel construction techniques passed down through generations of determined villagers. Crawling through narrow passages reveals ingenious ventilation systems, hidden trapdoors, and buried kitchens where families survived for months. The tunnels’ multiple levels connected sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and weapon storage areas, demonstrating extraordinary building skills. Local guides share stories of tunnel residents who emerged only at night, living like shadows to protect their homeland. Sample wartime cuisine by tasting steamed tapioca root, the primary sustenance that kept tunnel dwellers alive during harsh periods.
Afternoon:
After an authentic lunch featuring regional specialties, the compelling War Remnants Museum, where artefacts document Vietnam’s journey toward sovereignty through international perspectives. The museum displays military equipment, photographs, plus personal stories that shaped modern national identity. Continue to Independence Palace, where South Vietnam’s government surrendered in 1975, marking the end of decades-long conflict with historic tanks still positioned at its ornate entrance gates. The Opera House showcases French elegance through neo-classical design, reflecting colonial grandeur from the early 1900s. Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1886, features complicated ceiling maps displaying former Saigon boundaries alongside beautiful arched windows. Notre Dame Cathedral stands majestically with red bricks imported directly from Marseilles, creating Southeast Asia’s most photographed religious landmark. Later, explore Saigon Square and browse the lively stalls at Ben Thanh Market. For a modern twist, step inside Takashimaya Mall, where luxury brands meet local flair.
Package options
Exclusions
- Accommodations in twin/double/triple share as mentioned with daily breakfast
- Beverage & other meals not specified in the itinerary
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- International & domestic airfare with airport tax
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for guide and driver: 3usd/pax/day
- Other services not above mentioned
Know before you book
Group type
- With our private tour, you don't have to worry about vacationing with strangers; you and those you have chosen to travel with are the only ones in your group! You'll travel in a private car, spacious and comfortable, with your own driver who is always ready to escort you to the next destination and a private local guide who get your needs focused, and have enough time to answer all your questions.
Tour guide
- This is a great journey to explore the region which was designed by Vietravel's local travel experts. They know their destination inside and out, and can suggestions for best spots to visit, fun activies and amazing restaurants, you'll travel worry-free.
Quality
- Comfortable and practical with essential services and standard facilities. Ideal for travelers seeking value and reliable quality without extra frills.
Activity level
- Suitable for all travelers.
- Mostly relaxed pace: walking short distances on flat terrain, minimal stairs.
- Transportation covers most sightseeing.
- Example: City tours, museum visits, panoramic drives.
Why should you book with Vietravel?
Additional information
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by Users
In this section, the date counted as the time of tour cancellation shall be a working day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
For weekdays:
- If tour cancellation/alternation is notified at least 20 days before the departure date: Free of charge.
-If tour cancellation/alternation is notified 15-19 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation/alternation fee will be: 50% tour price
- If tour cancellation is notified 11-14 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation fee will be: 70% tour price.
- If tour cancellation is notified 06-10 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation fee will be: 90% tour price.
- If tour cancellation is notified within 05 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation fee will be: 100% tour price.
For public holidays. This applies to tours taking place on public holidays, Tet Holiday (i.e. including public holidays, Tet Holiday, the nearest day preceding and following such holidays), particularly:
+ Tet Holiday (as prescribed and announced by the state authority on yearly basis)
+ Death Anniversary of the Hung Kings: (as prescribed and announced by the state authority on yearly basis)
+ Day of Southern Liberation and National Reunification: From April 28 to April 30
+ International Workers' Day: From May 01 to May 03
+ National Day: From September 01 to September 03
+ Christmas Eve: From December 24 to December 26
+ Solar Calendar New Year Day: From December 28 to January 03
- If tour cancellation/alternation is notified at least 30 days before the departure date: Free of charge.
- If tour cancellation/alternation is notified 25-29 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation/alternation fee will be: 50% tour price
- If tour cancellation is notified 21-24 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation fee will be: 70% tour price.
- If tour cancellation is notified 16-20 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation fee will be: 90% tour price.
- If tour cancellation is notified within 15 days before the departure date, the tour cancellation fee will be: 100% tour price.
Cancellation by Vietravel
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In some circumstances, we may cancel or refuse a reservation for Real Failure, regardless of the source of errors. For the avoidance of doubt, a Real Failure is a failure of the Website (e.g. in terms of pricing) that no ordinary person deems appropriate or meaningful in business. The paid amount will be refunded at no additional charge in such event.
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