Meeting point: At Port Gate (photo below)
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With Cu Chi Tunnel & Ho Chi Minh City Day Tour, you will have the chance to learn about Cu Chi tunnels, a vast network of linking underground tunnels, get to know more about Vietnam war. If you're interested in learning more about the history and war of Vietnam, you should not miss this tour. Additionally, a lot more wonderful locations are also awaiting your visit in Ho Chi Minh City.
Located 70km away from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the must-see spots in Phu My shore excursions for cruise passengers. It boasts an immense network of connecting underground tunnels that witnessed several military campaigns during the Vietnam War. Whether you are a veteran, a war-site enthusiast or just a visitor, you will leave Cu Chi Tunnels with newer and deeper perspectives of the country than you had before.
Upon being picked up by our driver and tour guide at the port entrance gate for Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion, we will drive to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. These tunnels served as the Viet Cong's operational base during the Tet Offensive in 1968. On our way there, we will pass by the breathtaking scenery of rubber plantations and rice paddies. At Cu Chi, we watch a short introductory video to understand how the tunnels were constructed, before heading to explore the maze of tunnels. Also on display are various mantraps, remains of an American tank and numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped down from B52 bombers. We will then return to Ho Chi Minh City.
After our delicious lunch at a good local restaurant, we head to the Reunification Palace, one of the most important buildings in the city before visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Old Post Office. Designed by Gustave Eiffel and built between 1877 and 1883, the Post Office truly reflects classical French colonial architecture style. If time permits, we will also visit the War Remnants Museum where is a poignant display of the futility of war. Trip ends with our driver and guide escorting you safely back to the port in good time for your ship’s departure. Thanks for traveling with Shore Excursions Asia!
Special Note: The visit to Cu Chi lasts around 5 hours, and with 3 hours for the city, it will be a hectic day-tour starting off from Phu My Port. You can arrange your tour from the Port in Vung Tau if your cruise docks for the whole day and leaves in the evening.
