Why choose this Ho Chi Minh City tour ?
A 1.5-hour drive will take you to the famous Cu Chi tunnels where you will spend the next couple of hours exploring the area. The Cu Chi tunnels are a complex and layered network of underground tunnels that were dug by hand by Communist forces in Vietnam.The tunnels served as a means of communication, transportation, supply, hiding, and attack for the Viet Cong, who could evade and surprise their enemies.
The more adventurous will have the opportunity to crawl through the tunnels and fire off some rounds from Ak47 or M16 assault riffles at the shooting range before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch at a charming restaurant.
After lunch, the tour continues with the visit to the historic landmarks and sites of Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market.
The tour will end around late afternoon when you be transferred back to your hotel.
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What makes Full day – Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour a unique experience ?
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground tunnels located 55 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). They were carved out by hand and are believed to extend all the way to neighboring Cambodia. The tunnels were used by Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War and served as a base for Communist attacks against nearby areas. Today, Cu Chi Tunnels comprise a popular Saigon tourist destination that provides visitors with an evocative look at Vietnam War history. The tunnels are complex and layered tunnels consisting of connecting rooms, air vents, escape routes and booby traps.
Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn (Immaculate Conception Cathedral Basilica) is the largest and most unique cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City.The construction of the cathedral began in 1863 and was completed in 1880 by French architect J. Bourad
War Remnants Museum is a museum in Ho Chi Minh City that specializes in researching, collecting, preserving, displaying materials, images and artifacts about the evidence of crimes and consequences of wars that invading forces have caused to Vietnam. The museum was established on September 4th, 1975 and is now a member of the system of Vietnamese museums, museums for world peace (INMP), and the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
Dinh Độc Lập (Independence Palace) is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam. During the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, two tanks crashed through the gates of the palace. The tanks were T-54/55s. The event marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam
The Saigon Central Post Office is a post office located in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The Saigon Central Post Office was constructed from 1886-1891 and depicts classic elements of Gothic, Renaissance and French colonial design.
Ben Thanh Market is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. It is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of the city. Ben Thanh Market is a great place to buy souvenirs, clothing, accessories, and local food. You can find a wide range of products such as silk, handicrafts, ceramics, coffee beans, tea leaves, spices, and Vietnamese conical hats.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining time is for transportation
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- Full day – Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour
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- English-speaking guide
- Tapioca & tea
- Mineral water & wet tissue
- All sight-seeing and relevant admission fees.
- Personal expenses
- Shooting range fee (OPTIONAL)
- VAT
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Ginkgo Voyage.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.