Overview
Destination: Sai Gon City, Cu Chi Tunnels
Departure Day: Everyday
Departure: Sai Gon
Theme: Family, Couple, Group of Friends
Travel Style: Culture, Experience, History, Wellness, Relax
Accommodation Style: Hotel or Apartment
Saigon City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel – 4 Days 3 Nights
Overview
Destination: Sai Gon City, Cu Chi Tunnels
Departure Day: Everyday
Departure: Sai Gon
Theme: Family, Couple, Group of Friends
Travel Style: Culture, Experience, History, Wellness, Relax
Accommodation Style: Hotel or Apartment
Value of the package
Itinerary
Welcome to your first day in Saigon! A private car will be arranged to take you from the airport to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll enjoy a relaxing foot massage to unwind from your journey. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the vibrant city of Saigon at your own pace
Meals: No
Accommodation: Hotel
8h00: The bus will pick you up at the designated meeting point.
Begin the tour of famous attractions in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, such as:
War Remnants Museum – This is a place that houses many valuable documents and photographs about the Vietnam War. The tour guide will provide explanations about the artifacts on display.
Independence Palace – Formerly the headquarters of the U.S.-backed South Vietnamese government. The Independence Palace is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office – Two architectural works built in the classic Gothic style, symbolizing the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Jade Emperor Pagoda – Featuring magnificent and ancient Chinese architecture, this sacred site in District 1 is popular for prayers for love and fertility. It is also known by another name: Phuoc Hai Pagoda or Phuoc Hai Tu.
After the tour, the bus will drop you off at Ben Thanh Market, where you are free to shop at your leisure. Alternatively, you may choose to return to your hotel by bus.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
07h00 – 07h30: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Fuel up for the journey ahead with a hearty local or international breakfast.
07h30 – 08h00: Pick-up from your hotel
08h00 – 09h30: Travel by bus to Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 70 km northwest of the city. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside.
Attend the most exciting history lesson ever on a Cu Chi Tunnels Tour! Dive deep into Vietnam’s past by venturing into the underground world that once played a crucial role in the country’s resistance efforts.
Built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict, the Cu Chi Tunnels served as a strategic base for the Viet Cong (National Liberation Front) during the Vietnam War. This complex system — over 220 kilometers in length — once housed command centers, living quarters, hospitals, kitchens, and hidden trapdoors.
🔸 Explore the hidden underground world of Vietnam’s guerrilla fighters
🔸 Learn about the challenging lives of tunnel residents and how they endured unimaginable conditions
🔸 Gain insight into Vietnam’s wartime strategies through a powerful, interactive experience
🔸 Understand the past and how it contrasts with today’s Vietnam
09h30 – 09h45: Watch a short documentary introducing the history and construction of the tunnels.
09h45 – 11h30: Begin exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels:
Crawl through a section of the original tunnel (optional)
Visit the secret cellar door, museum of self-made weapons, garment factory, and more
Optional stop at the shooting range for a live-fire experience (extra fee)
11h30 – 12h00: Take a short break for rest and refreshments (at your own expense).
12h00 – 13h30: Return to Ho Chi Minh City by bus.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
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All Reviews
Great and well organized trip by Lucie from Nyna Travels, had an enjoyable experience throughout with friendly people and beautiful scenary. Hope to come back again!
Lucie from Nyna Travel is our coordinator for the whole trip and she has been fantastic and very responsible from the start to organise ( through online liaison) the trip to the final conpletion of our holiday.
Our family of 9 used NYNA travel to book airport shuttles and two day trips from Hanoi - Halong Bay and Ninh Binh. Both trips were lots of fun and had knowledgeable and well-prepared tour guides.
We had a lot of fun and enjoying all the magnificent scenery thanks to Nyna Travel. Do not hesitate to book your tour with them.
Booking and communication was seamless. Thank you for the quick responses and accommodating us so well with requests and all necessary information.
NYNA Travel is excellent. They are kind and professional. If you want to book a tour or a hotel before coming the Vietnam, ask them.
FAQ
North: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Ninh Binh
Central: Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An
South: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc Island
Yes, in markets or street stalls, bargaining is normal. In malls or shops with price tags, prices are fixed.
Police: 113
Ambulance: 115
Fire: 114
Also, keep your embassy’s contact info handy. Most major cities have international hospitals or clinics.
Generally, yes—Vietnamese street food is delicious and a must-try. Choose places that are busy and look clean. Avoid raw vegetables and ice in small roadside stalls if you have a sensitive stomach.
Yes, you can. Motorbike rental is common, especially in tourist towns.
Yes, but ask permission before photographing locals, especially in rural areas or ethnic communities. Avoid taking photos in military areas or government buildings.
Popular items:
Vietnamese coffee
Handicrafts & silk
Lacquerware
Ao Dai (traditional dress)
Dried fruits or spices
Local art or embroidery
We accept payments via credit card, bank transfer, or in-person payment at our office. If you have special requirements for payment methods, please let us know, and we will assist you.
Yes, we offer an airport pickup service. Simply provide your flight information, and our team will be waiting for you at the airport with a name sign.