Full Day Private Tour in Cu Chi with Cooking Class
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join our itinerary to Cu Chi for an exceptional experience to this green and historically rich region located just 70 kilometers out side of Ho Chi Minh city. Here you will be blown away by the massive system of tunnels that were built by Vietnamese soldiers during war time and you will get to try to go through them as well! You will learn about the daily life of the Vietnamese back then, how they seek shelters during bombings and what their tactics were. Additionally to the captivating stories and experience in Cu Chi Tunnel, in this tour, you will also go back to nature and harvest vegetables yourself to prepare delicious Vietnamese signature dishes with the guidance of a professional chef! Guess what, you will also earn a certificate for finishing this class as well. Fascinated by this itinerary tailored by MakeYourAsia? Just click and let us arrange the the rest for your adventure!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to all attractions mentioned
Itinerary
Our adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 8:00am. We will venture to the serene countryside, where we will witness the traditional methods of rice, herb, and mushroom cultivation. Put on a traditional nón lá (conical hat) and harvest the vegetables from the garden. You will truly feel like a part of the community as you learn about their farming techniques and way of life. Under the professional chef's guidance, we will learn to prepare three traditional Vietnamese dishes and one dessert. Get to know interesting facts about the art of preparing healthy and balanced meals. The best moment of the day will be enjoying the DIY meal.
Next, we will make our way to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels Area. Our journey will start with a documentary movie that offers insight into the history of the area, with a room modeled after the meeting point of the Vietcong fighters. As we walk through the nearby jungle, you will discover how the guerrillas lived, fought, and outsmarted the enemies. You will also learn about the ingenious traps they used and other fascinating curiosities. You wouldn’t want to miss this unique and educational experience as we delve into the rich and riveting Cu Chi Tunnels. Finally, we'll try a traditional guerrilla meal and see how you can cook in a wood-fired kitchen, without producing visible smoke. Our day will finish at your hotel around 17:30 - 18:00, depending on traffic conditions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- MakeYourAsia
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation time included in the time of the tour.
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 53% above the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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