Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion from Ho Chi Minh City

What to Expect

Attend the most exciting history lesson ever on a Củ Chi Tunnels Tour! Learn about Vietnam's guerilla war by climbing into the underground tunnels that used to be rigged with booby traps, which played a crucial part in the fight. Built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict, the Cu Chi tunnels served as a base for the Viet Cong, the National Liberation Front. It included almost everything needed for the life of the Viet Cong, where the local soldiers and residents used to eat, sleep, work, cook and even go to school. Started in 1948 as a hiding place from French air attacks, by 1965, the tunnel was estimated to consist of an astounding 200km of tunnels within a larger tunnel system. Have an unforgettable experience as you explore the underground tunnels and get to know what life was like for the Viet Cong soldiers!

Highlights

• Explore the vast network of Cu Chi Tunnels' underground system
• Learn about their use as hideouts and supply tunnels for Viet Cong soldiers
• Transfer by air-conditioner van/bus

 

 

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Itinerary

• Option 1: Morning Tour

  7:30AM - 8AM: Our tour guide and car pick up at your hotel in district 1 or meeting point and depart to Cu Chi, it takes approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
  Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
  The, we have break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (on your own expense)
  We return to your hotel or original meeting point around 14:30 - 15:00. End trip, our tour guide says good bye and see you again.

  Modern A/C Bus

• Option 2: Afternoon Tour

  12:30 - 13:00: Our tour guide and car pick up at your hotel in District 1 or meeting point, and depart to Cu Chi, it takes approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
  Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
  The, we have break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (on your own expense).
  We return to your hotel or original meeting point around 19:00 - 19:30. End trip, our tour guide says good bye and see you again.

  Modern A/C Bus