Combine Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour – Full Day
Tour Highlights
About This Tour
If you want to understand Ho Chi Minh City in one day – its wartime history and its iconic landmarks – this combined itinerary is the most efficient (and meaningful) way to do it. Start the morning at the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War, then return to Saigon for the city’s essential highlights: colonial-era architecture, key historical sites, and a local market stop when time allows. A simple local lunch is included, keeping the day smooth and hassle-free.
Practical Notes
- Wear comfortable shoes (uneven ground at Cu Chi)
- Bring a hat and sunscreen (sun exposure at the tunnel site)
- Tunnel crawling is not required—your guide can keep the experience comfortable while still complete
- The local market stop is flexible and depends on time and traffic.
Quick Facts
Destinations Covered
Itinerary
Itinerary timings are approximate and may vary. Your private guide will adjust the schedule to suit your interests.
08:00 – 08:30 | Hotel Pick-up & Drive to Cu Chi
Meet your guide and depart for Cu Chi (approx. 60 km / ~1.5 hours, traffic dependent).
Cu Chi Tunnels Experience (Ben Dinh)
- Visit a local lacquer workshop and learn how traditional Vietnamese painting evolved into lacquer techniques
- Enjoy a complimentary drink (juice/beer/soft drink depending on availability)
- Arrive at Cu Chi and watch a short documentary film to set the historical context
- Walk through the tunnel complex with your guide:
- Underground life demonstrations (kitchens, living spaces, storage, medical/command concepts)
- Hidden entrances and camouflage techniques
- Trap displays and handmade wartime tools (viewing + explanation)
- Visit a rice paper workshop
- Enjoy local tea and tapioca as a light snack
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and continue with the classic landmarks:
- Notre Dame Cathedral (photo stop)
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum
- Local Market (flexible / time-permitting)
17:00 – 17:30 | Drop-off at Your Hotel
Optional Add-on (On-site at Cu Chi)
Shooting range experience (if you choose): firearms such as AK-style or similar options may be available depending on site regulations.
Note: Fees are paid on-site and pricing can change; your guide will confirm current rates at the location.