Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Experience - Independent

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This short but eye-opening trip reveals one of the most important sites of the Vietnam War – the underground tunnels of Cu Chi. As you enter the tunnels themselves, you’ll get a first-hand glimpse of what life was like for the Vietnamese soldiers who inhabited these extensive labyrinths as they staved off US forces in the 1960s. Using Ho Chi Minh City as a ba...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Walk into the extraordinary tunnels of Cu Chi and experience the life of a Vietnamese soldier during the Vietnam War
    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your leisure, and soak up the atmosphere of this rapidly developing city
    • See Reunification Palace, where the North Vietnamese Army seized control of Saigon
    • Visit the War Remnants Museum to see tanks, aircraft and other fascinating artefacts

What's this trip about?

    This short but eye-opening trip reveals one of the most important sites of the Vietnam War – the underground tunnels of Cu Chi. As you enter the tunnels themselves, you’ll get a first-hand glimpse of what life was like for the Vietnamese soldiers who inhabited these extensive labyrinths as they staved off US forces in the 1960s. Using Ho Chi Minh City as a base, you’ll enjoy the freedom of private travel and the expertise of a local guide. Independent Experiences Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily. /experiences

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 3 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHo Chi Minh City
End CityHo Chi Minh City

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 3

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City

Your Independent Experience starts today in Ho Chi Minh City with an arrival transfer. Meet your guide at your accommodation and get some tips on how to spend your first day exploring and the best place for dinner.

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Explore the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about life underground during war time. Discover the city of Ho Chi Minh City including a visit to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum.

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City

Say farewell to Ho Chi Minh City today. Depending on your departure plans, you may have some of your own free time for shopping or sights. Transfer to the airport or train station included. Additional accommodation is available to extend your stay or you may like to add on another of our Independent Experiences in Vietnam or South East Asia.

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Price From $337
Price per day$112
Last Updated: 2/22/2018

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Logistics

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel

Transportation & Flights

Private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Private vehicle
Guides
Independent Experiences This is an ‘independent’ tour. You’ll have a Peregrine guide for each Experience (but not while on transport between each Experience if you booked several). As the name suggests, this is not a group tour, so it is just you (and your travelling companions if you booked with a friend). You will have 24/7 support from your guide and our local office. It’s up to you if you dine with your guide in the evening – they’re available if you wish.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Visa requirements
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. VIETNAM VISA: Most nationalities require a visa to travel to Vietnam. Some nationalities are exempt from visas for a stay of under 15 days. If you are planning on staying in Vietnam for longer than 15 days you will need to obtain a visa extension in advance (please contact your relevant Consulate or Embassy). Effective from 1st July 2015 - 30 June 2017 exempt visa nationalities include British, German, French, Spanish and Italian citizens travelling to Vietnam (for all purposes) for a period of up to 15 days, and on the basis of meeting all conditions prescribed by Vietnamese laws. Vietnam visas need to be arranged in advance. When obtaining your visa you should allow 3 weeks for processing, the cost is approximately US$60 to US$100. Check with your embassy or consulate for further details. Keep the customs and immigration form you receive on arrival, as you need it to complete exit formalities on departure. If your visa application asks for a point of contact, please write: Intrepid Vietnam 57A Nguyen Khac Hieu St, Hanoi, Vietnam Ph +84 4 3715 0996. Most nationalities do not require a letter of invitation for Vietnam but if you do need one, please contact your sales agent for more information.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Finish point

  • Millennium Boutique Hotel
  • 7A Thai Van Lung St.
  • District 1
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • VIET NAM
  • Phone: +84 0839158126
  • Fax: +84 0839158130
Trip ID
peregrine-PAHCX

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