This tour is customizable. Contact us to have it tailor-made to suit your expectation if necessary.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Included meals: Lunch
Setting off from cruise port to embark on the day tour to visit the famous underground tunnel network of Cu Chi and the major highlights of Ho Chi Minh City.
You firstly heading to Cu Chi. The drive takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival, start the visit by watching a short introductory video to understand how the tunnels were constructed, before heading to explore the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various man traps, remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped down from B52 bombers.
Lunch is served at a restaurant in Cu Chi.
In the afternoon, head to Ho Chi Minh City and spend the rest of the day visiting featured sites that the city has to offer: the Reunification Palace, one of the most important buildings in the city; the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Old Post Office which were designed by Gustave Eiffel and built between 1877 and 1883, the Post Office truly reflects classical French colonial architecture style. Finish the day with some shopping time at the Ben Thanh Market, a very popular tourist spot mainly due to its rich history and prime location. It offers a wide selection of goods ranging from faux Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai. Afterward, returning to the port in good time for cruising.
Important Note: The tour will last for at least 9.5 hours, including the visiting, lunch and transferring times. It would be a long day from the port. We are more than willing to customize this one so that it'll be more suitable for you if necessary.