Cu Chi Tunnels, discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, taking in the former Presidential Palace, preserved as a museum. Visit also the Notre Dame Cathedral. Shop at Le Loi and Dong Khoi Street - best shopping streets in Saigon

Day 1: Arrive Saigon
Arrive Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight Ho Chi Minh City
(Meals: none)

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning, enjoy a half day tour to the Tunnels of Cu Chi.
This amazing underground camp served as a refuge for thousands of Viet Cong during the war. For years the American military had no idea that the enemy lived literally beneath their feet in 125 miles of tunnels, staging camps, hospitals, operations bunkers, and more. Today we can climb down into the tunnels to view their rooms and passageways. (This is not for the claustrophobic, as it is a very close space and you must slide along on your stomach at times.) Beforehand, watch a documentary that explains Cu Chi?s importance during the war.
Back to Saigon for lunch at local restaurant. This afternoon discover the contrasts of bustling Ho Chi Minh City. You will visit the former Presidential Palace, which is now preserved as a museum, including the underground communications bunkers, headquarters for the Saigon Government during the American War. Continue to the History Museum, which houses an excellent display tracing the origins of the indigenous Vietnamese. A water puppet performance is housed in the grounds. Visit also the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Neo-classical structure dating back to the 19th century, with the beautiful Post Office building opposite Central Market (Ben Thanh Market) where you will wander the colourful stalls and stands of this central area of trade and commerce. After the market, stroll down Le Loi and Dong Khoi Street, ?the shopping street in Saigon.?
Overnight Ho Chi Minh City.
(Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Depart Saigon
At leisure until your airport departure transfer.
(Breakfast)

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