Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour with a War Veteran

Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour with a War Veteran

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Join this unique half-day guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and listen to the incredible wartime history from a local veteran of the Vietnam War.

Highlights

Get a first-hand account of life in the Vietnam War from a local war veteran
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels
See replicas of booby traps and sleeping quarters at the Ben Dinh Tunnel
Explore a labyrinth of underground passages used for hiding and communication
Travel with ease and in comfort with included hotel pickup and drop-off

Description

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the underground passageways from a Vietnam War veteran and, if you feel like it, try firing an M16 or AK-47 rifle at a firing range. Choose whether to take the tour in a small group or to book a private tour. Get picked up from your accommodation and travel in comfort to the Ben Dinh tunnel entrance with your tour guide. Here, you’ll find replicas of booby traps, sleeping quarters, and barracks to give you a feel for the reality of life during the war. Listen to a detailed history of the Cu Chi Tunnels from a local Vietnam War veteran and wander around the labyrinth of passageways while learning about the history and importance of this site. After touring the tunnels, you’ll arrive at a firing range where you’ll have the option to fire an M16 or AK-47. Then you’ll head back to Ho Chi Minh and be dropped off at your accommodation to end the day’s trip.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Air-conditioned vehicle Professional English-speaking Tour guide War Veteran Interaction Exclusive use of Resting Hut Entrance fees (for Private and Small Group Tour with Entrance Fee options only) Bottled Water Insurance Local Taxes and Fees Fuel Charges