Journey through Vietnam’s modern history on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover the city’s iconic landmarks.
Step into two distinct chapters of Vietnam’s history in a single, compelling day. First, you descend into a world beneath the earth, exploring a vast network that reveals incredible resilience and ingenuity during a time of conflict.
Then, you emerge into the light of the present day to wander through a bustling metropolis, where colonial architecture and historic landmarks tell the story of transformation.This journey connects the past and present in a powerful, unforgettable way.
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Gain a profound understanding of wartime ingenuity by exploring the underground world of the Cu Chi Tunnels, from living quarters to hidden traps.
- Discover the architectural and historical soul of Ho Chi Minh City at the Reunification Palace and colonial-era landmarks.
- Reflect on the 20th-century history of Vietnam, from the realities of conflict at the War Remnants Museum to the site that marked the war’s end.
Tour Overview
Quick Facts
- Duration: Full day (approx. 9 hours)
- Start/End: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City
- Style: Guided cultural exploration
- Theme: History, Heritage, Military History
- Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels
This full-day tour takes you through defining moments of Vietnam’s 20th-century history.
You begin by exploring a subterranean world, a testament to human endurance and strategy. Imagine navigating a section of the immense tunnel network that once served as a hidden city, then tasting the simple wartime food that sustained its inhabitants.
In the afternoon, the story shifts to the city’s surface. Stand in the Independence Palace, admire the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and reflect at the War Remnants Museum, which preserves the memory of conflict through its powerful displays.
Highlights
- Explore the vast Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Learn how guerrilla fighters lived and survived underground.
- Visit the Independence Palace.
- See the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
- Reflect at the War Remnants Museum.
- Sample tea and cassava, the wartime staple food.
