CU CHI: A HIDDEN PASSAGE INTO THE PAST (PREMIUM TOUR BY SPEED BOAT)

A HIDDEN PASSAGE INTO THE PAST

CU CHI TUNNEL

(1 DAY)

Departure date: everyday

Transportation mode: speed boat

Itinerary: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI   (Lunch)                  

Located about 70 km to the northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi tunnels is the miniature of the creative and transformed battle of Cu Chi people and soldiers in the fierce fight, lasting for 30 years against the aggressors for independence, freedom of the country.

With its victory scale, Cu Chi tunnel went into the history of heroic struggle of the Vietnamese as a legend of the 20th century and became famous in the world. This is a unique and incomparable wonder with 250 km tunnel spreading like cobwebs underground, with the completion of works associated with the tunnels such as trenches, docks, fighting places, tunnels for eating, sleeping, meetings, activities, military, food storage, water wells, Hoang Cam stoves.

07:30 AM    Pick-up at the customers’ hotel and transfer to Tan Cang pier by Saigon River Tour’s comfortable minivan.

09:15 AM    Arrive to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

09:30 AM    Explore your excursion by watching a documentary film about one of the most sophisticated man-made tunnels together with its extraordinary wartime legends and:

- Walking in the jungle and visiting the traps, the secret entrances, the bunkers, and underground hideouts.

- Relaxing with shooting real guns at the riffle range of Cu Chi Tunnels. (Exclusive of bullets)

- Seeing the rice-paper (spring roll skin) and rice-wine production line.

- Crawling into the tunnels and enjoying the special and fantastic feeling.

- Taking a rest, drinking green tea and having tapioca - the main food served during the war time.

11:45 AM    Finish Cu Chi tour and head to Tan Cang restaurant for lunch. 

01:00 PM    Arrive to Tan Cang restaurant and enjoy your Vietnamese traditional lunch with delicious 7-courses.

02:00 PM    Arrive back to Ho Chi Minh City to be dropped off at your place of stay.

   (This program may vary according to the weather and the situation at the tour attractions)

 TOUR INCLUSIONS:

- Pick up and drop off at your hotel.

- Private air-conditioned car / speed boat.

- Meals (at a local restaurant as specified):

  + 01 lunch (without drinks).

- Sightseeing, admission fees and entrance fees as specified.

- Local travel insurance.

- English-speaking guide service.

- VAT and service charge.

- One bottle of water per person per day tour.

 TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

- All meals and beverage unspecified.

- Target shooting and other activities not specified at Cu Chi Tunnels.

- International and domestic air tickets.

- Vietnam entry-visa.

- Hotel and airport porterage.

- Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.

- Surcharge for a special occasion, gala dinner on Christmas, New Year,…

- Tips for drivers and guides (5-8 USD for driver per day and 10-12 USD per day for tour guide).

 SPECIAL NOTES:

- Tour Departure Time:8:00 AM or 12:00 PM (Lunch will be served before cruising to Cu Chi tunnels in the afternoon tour).

- Tour Length: Approximately 6 hours.

- Group Tour: The Cu Chi Tunnels is completely operated by Saigon River Tour using our own private tour guide.

  + Child (under 12 years old): 75% on Adult price.

  + Child (under 08 years old): 50% on Adult price.

  + Infant (under 3 years old): free of charge.

- Private Tour: Same itinerary as the Saigon River Tour group tour, the trip is fully operated by Saigon River Tour using our own private tour guide.

 PAYMENT:

- For registration, pay 50% total tour price as a deposit.

- The remaining amount shall be paid 7 - 10 days before the departure (applied for tours in regular days) or 20 - 25 days before the departure (applied for tours in holidays).

- Cash, bank transfer or credit card is acceptable.

 CANCELLATION POLICY:

- 30 or more days prior to departure date: 10% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund (if any).

- 15-29 days prior to departure date: 25% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

- 8-14 days prior to departure date: 50% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).

- 7 days prior to departure date: 100% of reservation cost + 20% air - ticket refund fee (if any).