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HALF DAY CU CHI TUNNEL

WHEN: DAILY (But you are expected to book in advance due to the limited number of pax in the tour)

1/ OPTION SMALL-GROUP JOINING

GROUP SIZE: Maximum 15 pax

PICK UP: Morning option: 07:30 am – 08:15am /Afternoon option: 12:30 pm – 13:00 pm (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).    

RETURN: 14:30pm / 19:00pm

ROUTE: HCMC – Cu Chi district – HCMC

Highlights:

The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest.  Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the wartime, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Itinerary: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. End trip.

Price: USD 26/ Pax

Special discount up to 5% for Early Birds, Group Tours, or Repeat Booking (Please claim your discount at time of Booking)

• Tour price includes: A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, pick up and transfer (centrally located hotel in Dist1, HCMC), Mineral water, cool facial tissue,  English speaking guide, all entrance fees, Light lunch.
• Tour price excludes: Other meals not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses; Travel insurance; Tax

2/ OPTION LARGE GROUP-JOINING

GROUP SIZE: Maximum 40 pax

TIME:  start 8.00 – return 14.00 (Morning trip) / start 13.00 – return 19.00 ( Afternoon trip)

Highlights & Itinerary: Same as in Option Small-Group Joining

Price: USD 13 / Pax

Special discount up to 5% for Early Birds, Group Tours, or Repeat Booking (Please claim your discount at time of Booking)

• Tour price includes A/c van/bus sightseeing as per program, Mineral water, cool facial tissue,  English speaking guide, all entrance fees.
• Tour price excludes Food & Beverage not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses; Travel insurance; Pick-up and drop-off; Tax

3/ PRIVATE TOUR

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SAIGON CITY & CU CHI TUNNEL 1 DAY TOUR

WHEN: DAILY (But you are expected to book in advance due to the limited number of pax in the tour)

Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.

Return to Saigon. End trip Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnel.

Special discount up to 5% for Early Birds, Group Tours, or Repeat Booking (Please claim your discount at time of Booking)

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Bus

Cu Chi Tunnel has two locations for tourism: Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh. Between them, Ben Duoc Tunnel is the more popular one. When reaching a bus station in Ho Chi Minh city, you should always be aware of which stop you are standing at because each bus has two opposite directions. Just feel free to ask the staff for instructions, or confirm whether you have got on the right bus with the driver or the ticket checker.

To Ben Duoc Tunnel:

From Ben Thanh bus station in district 1, take the bus number 13 (Ben Thanh – Cu Chi) to Cu Chi bus station. From Cu Chi bus station, take the bus number 79 (Cu Chi – Dau Tieng) to Ben Duoc Tunnel.

From Cho Lon bus station in district 5, take the bus number 94 (Cho Lon – Cu Chi) to Cu Chi bus station. From Cu Chi bus station, take the bus number 79 (Cu Chi – Dau Tieng) to Ben Duoc Tunnel.

To Ben Dinh Tunnel:

From Ben Thanh bus station in district 1, take the bus number 13 (Ben Thanh – Cu Chi) to An Suong bus station in Hoc Mon district. From An Suong bus station, take the bus number 122 (An Suong – Tan Quy crossroad) to Tan Quy bus station in Cu Chi district. From Tan Quy bus station, take the bus number 70 to Ben Duoc Tunnel.

From Cho Lon bus station in district 5, take the bus number 94 (Cho Lon – Cu Chi) to An Suong bus station in Hoc Mon district. From An Suong bus station, take the bus number 122 (An Suong – Tan Quy crossroad) to Tan Quy bus station in Cu Chi district. From Tan Quy bus station, take the bus number 70 to Ben Duoc Tunnel.

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Motorbike

Renting a motorbike for a day to travel to every single corner in Cu Chi district is such an unforgettable experience. You may have difficulty searching for a complicated system of roads on google map. Nevertheless, mysterious things seem to be more attractive, don’t they? Remember to bring the driving license and the ID/passport for your convenience as well.

To Ben Duoc Tunnel:

Saigon Central Post Office – Le Duan street – Pasteur street – Tran Quoc Toan street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street – Nguyen Van Troi street – Hoang Van Thu street – Cong Hoa street – Truong Chinh street – An Suong intersection – national highway 22 – district 12 – Hoc Mon district – Cu Chi overpass – Nguyen Thi Ranh street – provincial highway 15 – Ben Duoc Tunnel

Saigon Central Post Office – Le Duan street – Pasteur street – Tran Quoc Toan street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street – Nguyen Van Troi street – Hoang Van Thu street – Cong Hoa street – Truong Chinh street – An Suong intersection – national highway 22 – Gieng Nuoc intersection – Hoc Mon market – provincial highway 15 – Ben Dinh Tunnel – An Nhon Tay junction – Ben Duoc Tunnel

To Ben Dinh Tunnel:

Ben Thanh market – Cach Mang Thang Tam street – Bay Hien intersection – Truong Chinh street – An Suong intersection – national highway 22 – district 12 – Hoc Mon district – Cu Chi overpass – Nguyen Thi Ranh street – Nhuan Duc intersection – Ba Thien street – provincial highway 15 – Ben Dinh Tunnel

Some motorbike rental websites you could check out:

http://thuexemay.vn/

http://www.chothuexemaygiare.com/

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Taxi

From the center of Ho Chi Minh city, it is easy for you to catch a taxi to get to Cu Chi district in just one and a half hour. This kind of transportation provides travelers with a comfortable air-conditioning atmosphere throughout the trip. Notwithstanding, the price is quite high (600 000 vnd – 700 000 vnd) in comparison with bus or motorbike. Listed down here are telephone numbers of some famous brands of taxi in Saigon so that you can make a phone call whenever visiting Cu Chi appears in your mind.

Mai Linh: (+84)8 38 38 38 38

Vinasun: (+84)8 38 27 27 27

Vina: (+84)8 38 11 11 11

Hoang Long: (+84)8 38 68 68 68

Saigontourist: (+84)8 38 45 88 88

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Half day tour

One of the most convenient ways to go straight ahead to Cu Chi Tunnel is booking a tour. Travel agencies will prepare everything for you sufficiently and all you need to do is enjoying your mini trip with new friends and a supportive tour guide. There are a wide range of Cu Chi Tunnel tours on the Internet; you may search for their information carefully to have an overview and make a suitable choice. Here are some suggestions for you to consider.

Low-priced tour: about 11$ (including entrance fee about 5$):

http://dailytravelvietnam.com/tours/cu-chi-tunnels-tour/

https://www.thesinhtourist.vn/tour/sg/to-sgcc-01/cu-chi-tunnels-12-day-morning

Medium-priced tour: about 26$ (including entrance fee about 5$):

https://www.viator.com/tours/Ho-Chi-Minh-City/Cu-Chi-Tunnels-half-day-from-Ho-Chi-Minh-City/d352-9190P2?aid=critrm3

High-priced tour (by boat): about $90 (including entrance fee about 5$):

http://saigonrivertour.com/chi-tiet/15/cu-chi-tunnels-boat-boat.aspx

https://lesrivesexperience.com/tour-categories/cu-chi-tunnels/

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Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station

Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station stays between Ben Dinh tunnel and Ben Duoc tunnel. Getting inside this unique hospital for 200 kinds of wild animals in Saigon, you will fully understand the mission of veterinarians and appreciate their silent contributions more. When the injured animals get healthy completely here, they will be sent back to the nature. Otherwise, those unable to recover will be looked after by the rescue station for the rest of their life.

Address: #50, provincial highway 15, An Nhon Tay ward, Cu Chi district, HCMC
Telephone: (+84)837947045

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Bò tơ Xuân Đào

Bò tơ is a special kind of beef in Cu Chi district. It can be boiled to wrap with rice paper, cooked with lemongrass to eat with fried sticky rice, or simply grilled to eat with vegetables. At Xuan Dao restaurant, you are offered a comfortable wide area and quick services to fully enjoy a delicious meal. However, crowded situations at weekends may make you wait a little more for your dishes.

Opening hours: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Prices: 50 000 vnd – 220 000 vnd
Address: Quarter 2, national highway 22, Cu Chi district, HCMC
Telephone: (+84)837923794

Quán Vườn Cau - Nước mía sầu riêng & Củ mì hấp cốt dừa

Vuon Cau restaurant is such a popular stop for tourists traveling to Cu Chi district or Tay Ninh province. Two highlights here are Nước mía sầu riêng (Sugarcane juice with the flavor of durian) and Củ mì hấp cốt dừa (Cassava root steamed with coconut water). The prices are very cheap so that you can order as many dishes as you want. Nevertheless, a glass of sugarcane juice and a dish of cassava root are enough for each person in order not to get fed up with the sweet flavor.

Opening hours: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Prices: 5 000 vnd – 15 000 vnd
Address: #259A, national highway 22, Tan Thong Hoi ward, Cu Chi district, HCMC
Telephone: (+84)906933039

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