• The Independence Palace - GROUP SIZE: 12 people
  PICK UP: 07:30 – 08:00 (pick-up time depends on the exact location of the customer’s hotel/accommodation).
  RETURN: 19:00
  ROUTE: HCM City – Cu Chi district – HCMC

Embark on a morning tour to visit the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was constructed on the site of the former Norodom Palace. The Independence Palace is a renowned landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu.

• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Continue to admire the stunning structures from the French Colonial era, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral.

The Notre Dame Cathedral is currently under restoration, so guests will only visit the exterior.

• Central Post Office - Spend 30 minutes visiting this location.
• War Remnants Museum - Next, visit the impressive War Remnants Museum, which features extensive displays from both the Indochina wars. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Cu Chi Tunnels - Depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, with the journey taking approximately one and a half hours by bus. Upon arrival, receive a brief introduction followed by a video presentation on how the tunnels were built and how people survived under the challenging wartime conditions. Then, explore the remaining areas and tunnel systems, which include specially constructed living spaces with kitchens and bedrooms alongside other military facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, ensuring the inhabitants’ basic needs were met. Additionally, there are numerous hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, enjoy special tea and cassava (the guerrilla’s food during the war).
  Take a break to relax before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
• Ben Thanh Market - Depart from the Cu Chi Tunnels to return to Ho Chi Minh City after a 1.5-hour drive, then drop off guests at hotels/accommodations in District 1. End of the trip.

Please note:
*Drop-off time is subject to traffic, weather, etc., so the completion time may be later than expected.

• Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels.
• English-speaking guide.
• Admission to The Independence Palace.
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary.
• Complimentary bottled mineral water.
• Entry to War Remnants Museum.
• Lunch included.
• Air-conditioned transport with hotel pick-up/drop-off.
• Intimate small group tour (max 12 people).

• Travel insurance, beverage
• Tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, telephone calls…)
• Holiday surcharge

Vietnam’s history is intricate, making a guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s wartime relics highly beneficial. This comprehensive full-day tour offers an in-depth look at the Vietnam War from 1955-1975, along with additional sightseeing opportunities. Participants can explore the city’s colonial-era landmarks, view the war’s progression through photo exhibits at the War Remnants Museum, and investigate the Cu Chi Tunnels, which were utilized by the Viet Cong for concealment and combat.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.