Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh

Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam



Explore the inside of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Experience going inside the tunnels to see storage facilities and weapons factories. Enjoy local food and hot tea (special food during the war)

Highlights

  • Enjoy the scenic landscapes surrounding the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Explore a network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War
  • Try a local snack after the tour
  • Visit rice paper workshop
  • Watch a short documentary about the Cu Chi Tunnels

Description

The day starts with hotel pick up from 07:30 AM in the morning tour.

Enjoy a scenic drive northwest towards the Cambodian border while learning about the history of this 125-mile network of subterranean passages.

On the way to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the minivan will drop you off at a lacquer shop for a 10- to 20-minute visit.

Upon arrival, watch a short documentary on the tunnels and the pivotal role they played before climbing inside to see trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, and kitchens used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

After the tour, enjoy a light local snack of rice tapioca and hot tea – foods many relied upon during the war, and even have the opportunity to fire an AK-47 or M16 at a nearby shooting range (entrance to shooting range not included in tour price). Hotel drop-off will be from 13:30 for the morning tour.

Includes

Hotel pick up and drop-off from Districts 1 and 3 in Ho Chi Minh City
A/C mini van
English-speaking guide
Tapioca and hot tea
Cu Chi ticket
Vietnamese coffee, fresh coconut, soft drink, juice, smoothie, or beer (one unit)

Excludes

Lunch
Gratuities
Tips
Access to shooting range

Important Information

  • - we are free pick up from center of district 1, 3. If you are staying hotel outside of center, please come to our meeting point is 210 Le Thanh ton, district 1. - This tour will take place rain or shine - This tour is not included lunch - Please contact to us if you are not receive any confirmation. - The afternoon tour at least 3 person/booking

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive network of underground passages used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War.
The tour starts with a hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, usually around 7:30 AM.
The drive takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, near the Cambodian border.
Yes, visitors can explore a safe section of the Cu Chi Tunnels during the tour.
The tour includes a visit to a lacquer shop, a rice paper workshop, and a short documentary about the tunnels.
The tour offers a local snack to try after exploring the tunnels.
The tour involves moderate walking, including navigating narrow tunnel sections, so basic mobility is needed.
Morning tours are offered starting around 7:30 AM to avoid midday heat and crowds; check the website for current hours.
It is recommended to book in advance to secure your spot, especially during peak travel seasons.
The tour provides detailed historical insights through a documentary, exhibits, and guide commentary about the Vietnam War.

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