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Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels on a half-day guided tour. Learn Vietnam War history, crawl through hidden passages, and taste cassava once eaten by soldiers.

Highlights

• Visit the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels from the Vietnam War.
• Learn how the Viet Cong lived and fought underground.
• Crawl through tunnels, kitchens, and command centers.
• Taste steamed cassava, a staple food during wartime

Description

Following pick-up from your hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, depart for the suburban district of Cu Chi approximately 1.5 hours drive by bus. Watch a short video presentation about the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the harsh life the Vietnamese people endured during the Vietnam War. Explore a section of the subterranean system where the Viet Cong set up base as a hideout from their enemies during the war. Following your guide’s instructions, journey through some of the zones of the tunnels to investigate the underground kitchens, bedrooms, field hospitals, storage facilities, weapons factories and command center. Crawl through the dark and tight spaces to experience what life was like first hand. Taste the wartime staple food of the Viet Cong with a dish of steamed cassava with salt and some special tea. Go to a shooting range for the optional chance to fire a gun of your choice from the available options. Purchase some ammunition to discover what is like to fire an assault rifle, before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City for drop off at your hotel.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned van, as per the tour program English-speaking guide Entrance fee Mineral water (1 bottle per person) To include lunch after your tour, simply select the lunch add-on option during checkout.

Important Information

• The tour is not suitable for customers with heart conditions or the physically disabled
• This is a small group tour of 12 people per group.
• Drop-off time depends on traffic and weather conditions.
• You can add lunch after your tour by selecting the add-on option at checkout.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund