HCMC: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour | Group & Private Options
Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Choose the tour option that suits you best. Standard Group visits Ben Dinh Tunnels, while Small Group and Private Tours visit the more authentic Ben Duoc Tunnels. Hotel pickup included.
Highlights
- Choose Standard, Small Group, or Private tour options
- Visit Ben Dinh on Standard tours or Ben Duoc on Small Group and Private tours
- Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels with an expert local guide
- Crawl through authentic underground tunnels and hidden passages
- Taste traditional cassava, a wartime staple of the Cu Chi fighters
Description
Explore the Legendary Cu Chi Tunnels
Step back in time and discover one of Vietnam's most remarkable historical landmarks. Located about 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels are an extraordinary underground network that played a crucial role during the Vietnam War.
Originally built by local villagers and resistance forces, the tunnel system gradually expanded over several decades to more than 250 km (155 miles). Hidden beneath the ground, it included living quarters, kitchens, hospitals, meeting rooms, storage areas, weapon workshops, and secret escape routes, allowing people to live, communicate, and survive under extremely difficult wartime conditions.
Today, the Cu Chi Tunnels are recognized as one of Vietnam's most significant historical attractions. Walking through this underground maze offers visitors a deeper understanding of the ingenuity, resilience, and determination of the Vietnamese people while experiencing a unique part of the country's history firsthand.
Choose the Tour That Best Fits Your Travel Style
This activity offers multiple tour options, each designed to suit different travel preferences. The tunnel site you visit depends on the option you select.
Standard Group Tour (Max. 25 Guests)
Visits Ben Dinh Tunnels
Ideal for travelers looking for an affordable shared experience with comfortable transportation and an English-speaking guide.
Small Group Tour (Max. 12 Guests)
Visits Ben Duoc Tunnels
Enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere with fewer participants, allowing for a more personal and immersive experience.
Private Tour
Visits Ben Duoc Tunnels
Travel exclusively with your own group in a private vehicle, accompanied by a licensed guide. Flexible departure time and lunch are included.
Important Information Before Booking
Includes
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Districts 1 & 4 (Districts 2, 3, 5 & 7 for Private Tour only)
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking licensed guide
- Entrance fee to Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc, depending on your selected option)
- Traditional cassava tasting
- Bottled drinking water
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch (Private Tour only)
- Tunnel site depends on the selected option (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc)
Excludes
- Tip (not mandatory)
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Please check your selected option carefully before booking. Standard Group visits Ben Dinh Tunnels, while Small Group and Private Tours visit Ben Duoc Tunnels
- Wear lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent, as the tour includes outdoor walking
- The tunnel crawl is optional. Guests who prefer not to enter the tunnels can still enjoy the historical site and exhibitions above ground
- Not recommended for guests with severe claustrophobia or limited mobility due to uneven terrain and narrow tunnel sections
- Hotel pickup is available in Districts 1 & 4 for Standard and Small Group Tours. Private Tours also include pickup in Districts 2, 3, 5 & 7. Guests staying outside these areas will receive the nearest meeting point after booking
- Pickup time will be confirmed after booking according to your hotel location and selected tour option
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
