Backpacker Best of Ho Chi Minh

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport exit holding a sign with your name. You'll be escorted to Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel then check-in and rest of the day is at leisure to explore Vietnam's largest city on your own.

Transportation: Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) to Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel
Accommodation: Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel in 7 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Ho Chi Minh City as you hop on the back of a motorbike and explore its vibrant streets. Begin by visiting the iconic Saigon Post Office, a symbol of French architecture. Discover the city's rich history as you venture into a hidden weapon bunker once used by Viet Cong commandos during the Vietnam War. Indulge in a traditional cup of net coffee while strolling through the oldest apartment building, gaining insights into the local lifestyle. Continue your exploration with a visit to the renowned Chinese pagoda, marveling at its unique architectural beauty. To tantalize your taste buds, savor the flavors of Banh Xeo, a delicious Vietnamese dish, and delve into the secrets of local cuisine. This itinerary promises a blend of cultural immersion, historical significance, and culinary delights, making it an enriching experience in Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, feel free to explore the city on your own.

Accommodation: Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel in 7 Bed Mixed Dorm Room
Miscellaneous: English Speaking Guide, Motorbike driver, Entrance fee

Wake up and be ready to meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. We'll head out by car or van to the (in)famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of tunnels which stretched over 200 km to the Cambodian border and became legendary during the 1960s. They were built over 25 years, starting in 1948 during the Vietnamese French war, and served as a means of communication between villages and to help the Vietnamese evade scouting French soldiers. The Cu Chi Tunnels later played a vital part in the Vietnamese American War because they allowed the Viet Cong to control a large rural area just 30 to 40 km away from Ho Chi Minh City (known at that time as Sai Gon.) The network, parts of which were several levels deep, consisted of trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. The tunnels are between half and one meter wide, just enough for a person to crawl along, which will give you a glimpse of what underground life was like during the war. Around noon, we'll back to Ho Chi Minh City and drop you off at your hotel. The rest of the day will be at your own leisure.

Transportation: Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel to Cu Chi Tunnels by Car, Van or Minibus, Cu Chi Tunnels to Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel by Car, Van or Minibus
Accommodation: Phan Anh Backpacker Hostel in 7 Bed Mixed Dorm Room
Miscellaneous: English-speaking Guide, Entrance Fee

After check-out, continue to your next destination.