Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Duoc) Authentic Half-Day Tour - AM/PM
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a captivating small group tour from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the iconic Cu Chi Tunnels and more. Start with a visit to historical handicapped Handicrafts Factory, where you'll witness incredible craftsmanship and support local artisans. Delve into Vietnam's wartime history as you explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, uncovering the ingenious underground world of guerrilla warfare. Experience life inside the tunnels, crawl through narrow passageways, and taste cassava root, a vital wartime staple. Enjoy sightseeing through picturesque villages, rubber plantations, and rice paddies by local transport, gaining insight into rural life. Discover the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Vietcong as you walk through the jungle and learn from Vietnamese perspectives. For an adrenaline boost, try shooting iconic weapons like the AK47 and M16 (at your own expense). Conclude your journey with a visit to a silk and bamboo fiber outlet, adding a cultural and artisanal touch to your memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up & drop off at hotels in district 1, 3, 4 of HCMC
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced English speaking Expert
- Entrance fee Cu Chi tunnels, tapioca, hot tea & bottled waters
What's not
- Tipping/Gratuities & Personal expensive...
Itinerary
Pick up point at Saigon Opera House or hotels surrounding district 1
When we arrive Cu Chi Tunnels system, we will present you a short orientation about the map and vertical diagram of Cu Chi Tunnels. It is a fascinating journey into Vietnam's wartime history. This unique system offers a hands-on experience, allowing visitors to explore intricate network of underground tunnels used by VC soldiers during Vietnam War. As you navigate the narrow, dimly lit passages, you'll gain a firsthand understanding of ingenious strategies and sheer resilience that defined Vietnamese resistance. It features original tunnel entrances, hidden trapdoors, and living quarters, providing an authentic glimpse into daily life of the soldiers. Interactive exhibits, including wartime relics and poignant photographs, vividly depict the harsh realities of tunnel warfare. Above ground, visitors can see craters from B-52 bombings and try their hand at shooting era-specific firearms. We do shooting experience (optional) before going down to tunnels system underground for experience.
Drop off at Saigon Opera House or hotels surrounding center of Saigon.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
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- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Local Travel Vietnam
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining time is allotted for the travel time
- Using riffles is only applicable to those of legal age which is over than 18 years old
- Everyone can join this tour
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1453 of 2927.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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