CU CHI: A HIDDEN PASSAGE INTO THE PAST (STANDARD TOUR)

A HIDDEN PASSAGE INTO THE PAST

CU CHI TUNNEL

(1 DAY)

Departure date: everyday

Transportation mode: air-conditioned bus

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

G.H.T tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point and get ready to discover the hidden passage into the past. CU CHI TUNNEL located about 60 kilometers to the northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, the tunnel network was extended over an area of 250 kilometers during the Vietnam War. Therefore, it became one of the important parts of Vietnam fighting troops’ strategy and also the home for thousands of soldiers.  Cu Chi Tunnel was recognized by Ministry of Culture as National cultural and historical relic on the 29th of April 1979.

Once arrive you will get to watch a documentary about the Cu Chi Tunnel during the Vietnam War and have a better understanding about the immense tunnel systems that was used by Vietnamese soldiers. Next you have a chance to witness its unique architecture and structure as well as understand why it plays an important role in Vietnam’s history. Believe it or not, there were hospitals, schools, theatres, kitchens, all built into this extraordinary tunnel network. The entrances to these tunnels were covered with a secret wooden door and camouflage leaves above. Its size is so small that only the Vietnamese could fit in.

Although the US army had put a lot of effort, they failed to bring down the system completely. The reason is that these tunnels were built isolated and had different escapes out to the Saigon River, counterfeit bunkers and booby traps.

In the tunnel system, there are some special closed-door buttons set up in different places to prevent the enemy and toxic gas. The soldiers also carved unrevealed ventilation vents onto the ground and camouflaged them extremely discreetly. Also, there are many skillful deadly and dangerous traps that were arranged to keep safe for those insides.

For a long time, the Cu Chi Tunnels remains multi-tiered architecture with 3 separate levels: the first floor (about 3 meters underneath the ground), the next one (about 6 meters), and the bottom which is deeper (more than 12 meters). For safety reasons, visitors can only visit the first level and some more meters of these tunnels which have been widened.

Beside visiting these tunnels you will also get to know about the different types of trap that was used during the war, the weapons used, the bomb craters, the type of war machines that was used and get a chance to take many memorial photos while you were here.

There are also many other activities for you to experience while you are here like: sport defense shooting, paint ball shooting, swimming, swan pedal, kayaking, single / double bicycles (fees not included).

After lunch, we will depart back to Ho Chi Minh City and say farewell to you and hope to see you again on your next journey!!

  (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.

- 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).

 CHILDREN POLICY:

- Children from 0 – 4 years old: Free of charge (One child travelling with two adults will be free of charge; the 2nd child will pay 50% of adult's price).

- Children from 5 – 10 years old: 50% tour price.

- Children from 11 years old: 100% adult price.

 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).

Wishing you a great journey!

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