Ho Chi Minh City: Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Tour
Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Discover the human side of Cu Chi through local stories, everyday life, and the remarkable ingenuity behind its underground world
Highlights
- Experience traditional rice paper making in Cu Chi
- Explore the tunnels through local stories and wartime history
- Experience a hands-on local tradition beyond the tunnels
- Experience a hands-on local tradition beyond the tunnels
- Taste cassava and Vietnamese tea, local wartime staples
Description
Go beyond a typical sightseeing tour and discover the Cu Chi Tunnels through history, local life, and a hands-on cultural experience.
Your experience begins with convenient pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and a comfortable journey to Cu Chi. Along the way, your local English-speaking guide introduces the historical and geographical background of the area, giving you a better understanding of why Cu Chi became such an important location during wartime.
At the Cu Chi Tunnels, explore the remarkable underground network and learn how its different spaces were designed and used. Walk through surviving sections of the tunnels, see hidden entrances and bunkers, and discover how people adapted to living and working in challenging conditions.
Rather than simply visiting the main sights, your guide brings the experience to life with stories about the people and communities connected to Cu Chi. Learn about everyday life, practical ingenuity, and the ways local people adapted to their surroundings during wartime. You will also have opportunities to ask questions and discuss what you see with your guide throughout the visit.
The experience then moves beyond history and into local culture. Visit a traditional rice paper-making area in Cu Chi and try your hand at making Vietnamese rice paper. Learn how this familiar local staple is prepared and experience a simple part of traditional rural life for yourself.
After the activity, take a relaxing break and taste cassava with Vietnamese tea, a simple refreshment traditionally associated with the Cu Chi experience.
With a small-group setting, a carefully paced itinerary, interactive storytelling, and a hands-on local activity, this experience offers more than a visit to the tunnels. It connects the history of Cu Chi with the people, traditions, and everyday life of the area.
After the experience, relax during the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel drop-off included.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
- AC modern transportation
- English-speaking local guide
- Guided exploration of the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Traditional rice paper-making experience
- Cassava and Vietnamese tea
- Bottled drinking water
Excludes
- Entrance ticket
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions
- Tips and gratuities
- Surcharge for other language speaking request that not English
Important Information
- Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes
- Some tunnel sections are narrow and low
- Rice paper making is a hands-on activity
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent
- Cassava and Vietnamese tea are included
- Hotel pickup/drop-off is available from selected central HCMC hotels
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
