• Sơn Mài Lâm Phát - Handicapped & Handicraft - This handicraft factory specializes in creating high-quality products using resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, particularly those in the north, which played a vital role in the swift growth of this art form. Many temples and pagodas still display lacquer statues, panels, boxes, and trays. Over the centuries, lacquerware expanded to include larger items like wooden chairs and tables, adorned with engraved, painted, and inlaid mother-of-pearl designs. By the 18th century, significant centers for lacquerware production emerged in both the north and south. To promote Vietnamese handicrafts in new international markets, the French introduced formal lacquerware training programs at the School of Indigenous Arts near Saigon in 1901 and in Hanoi in 1930. Since then, lacquerware has evolved into a cornerstone of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both domestically and internationally. Popular contemporary items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays, and vertical blinds.

• Bến Đình - Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to explore a relic from one of the most significant local historical events in recent history. The journey takes two hours west towards the Cambodian border. On the way to the Cu Chi tunnels, observe the local lifestyle, both past and present. Gain insights into their lives, culture, and customs, and view the recent past through the eyes of the locals. The tunnels’ location was strategically crucial, situated at the end of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail and within striking distance of southern Vietnam’s capital. Construction began in 1948 when the Viet Minh needed a refuge from French air attacks, and by 1965, the tunnel complex was estimated to span 200 km. It included hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens, and sleeping quarters. Life was challenging for the inhabitants, and to guard against intruders, booby traps were strategically placed throughout the complex.

• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Tropical fruits
• Experienced English speaking Expert

• Personal expenses, tips, … and the others not mentioned above.

• Tour the Cu Chi tunnels via minivan
• Gain a deep understanding of war history from a Vietnamese perspective
• Visit villages, rubber farms and rice fields using local transportation
• Experience the lifestyle within the tunnel system
• Explore the subterranean universe of guerrilla warfare in the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels
• Learn about the determination and ingenuity of the Vietcong
• Embark on a jungle trail in the tunnel region
• Navigate the innards of the tunnels
• Sample the cassava root that fuelled Viet Cong soldiers for many years
• Opportunity to fire an AK47, M16, M30, M60, Garand M1, Carbine (at your personal cost)

• Children from 0 – 5 years old: Free of charge (sharing bed and meals with parents)
• Children from 5 – 10 years old: 50% of adult price (sharing bed with parents and Have own meals)
• Children 11 years old upwards: 100% adult price

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.