Duration: 1 day – Daily | Departure: 7:30–7:45 AM to 7:30 PM | Transportation: Bus
Morning: The bus will pick up guests at the designated meeting point, and you will begin your tour of iconic sites in Sai Gon.
- INDEPENDENCE PALACE: A famous historical architectural complex and national landmark.
- NOTRE-DAME BASILICA: Visit Notre-Dame Basilica, construction of which began in 1877 and was completed in 1880. This basilica is not only a symbol of Catholicism in Vietnam but also one of Ho Chi Minh City’s unique architectural works and a popular tourist destination.
- HO CHI MINH CITY POST OFFICE: Explore the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, built between 1886 and 1891 under the design of the talented French architect Gustave Eiffel. This is a must-visit check-in spot, attracting numerous tourists with its classic architecture, intricate floral patterns, and distinctive yellow hue.
- WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM: Next, visit the War Remnants Museum, which displays valuable historical artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty to the two Indochina Wars.
Afternoon: The bus will take guests to a restaurant for lunch and a rest. Afternoon: The bus and guide will take you to CU CHI TUNNELS, located 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This tunnel system was dug by the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam during the Indochina War and Vietnam War. The system includes field hospitals, living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, offices, and an underground network.
- The tunnel system spans approximately 200 km and features ventilation shafts hidden in tree clusters. It was built on land known as “steel land,” marking the endpoint of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. During the 1968 Tet Offensive, the National Liberation Front used this system to attack Sai Gon.
- At Cu Chi Tunnels, guests will learn how Vietnamese guerrillas constructed, lived, and fought in the tunnels, watch valuable documentary footage about the war, and discover how the Vietnamese military and civilians triumphed over advanced weaponry with sheer national will.
- Witness firsthand the homemade rudimentary weapons, bamboo spike traps, crawl through the tunnel passages, and observe locals making rice paper and rice wine.
- Additionally, guests can opt to shoot at the shooting range at the site.
5:00 PM: Depart back to the city. Guests may choose to stop at Ben Thanh Market or Pham Ngu Lao area. Notes:
- Drop-off time may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions, potentially arriving later than scheduled.
- Notre-Dame Basilica is under renovation, so guests can only take photos from the outside.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- TRANSPORTATION: Modern tourist bus with soft seats and air conditioning throughout the route.
- MEALS: 1 main meal.
- TOUR GUIDE: Vietnamese- or English-speaking guide for commentary, meal arrangements, rest, and sightseeing support.
- SIGHTSEEING: Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary are included.
- INSURANCE: Group is covered with comprehensive travel insurance, maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND per incident.
- SERVICES: 1 bottle of water per guest per day.
- VAT included
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
- Other personal expenses outside the program.
- Shooting range fees at Cu Chi Tunnels.
CHILD TICKET PRICING:
- Under 1m: Free, parents are responsible for any incidental sightseeing fees (two adults can accompany only 1 child for free; a second child incurs 80% of the tour price).
- From 1m to 1m4: 80% of adult ticket price (80% standard; if the child’s height exceeds 1m4, the family must cover the difference).
- 1m4 and above: Full adult ticket price.
