Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery: Small Group Tour with English Guide
- 6h 30m
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Cu Chi Underground Tunnels lie about 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City and are recognized as a heroic site for their vital role during the Vietnam War (American War). Famous for an extensive underground network stretching over 220 km, Cu Chi has become one of southern Vietnam’s most significant historical attractions, drawing visitors from around the world. Join a comfortable small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City to explore this remarkable site. Gain fascinating insight into how the North Vietnamese army lived, fought, and survived using the tunnel system. Venture underground to see the hidden facilities, living quarters, and strategic structures built beneath the surface. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this immersive half-day experience fits easily into any travel schedule.
Inclusions
What's included
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in centrally located hotel in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Bottled water (1 bottle per person)
- Transport by air-conditioned Minivan
What's not
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
Pickup is available from Ho Chi Minh City hotels located in District 1. Hotel pickups commence approximately 15-30 minutes prior to the tour start time (exact pickup time will be provided upon reconfirmation). If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point. From Ho Chi Minh City depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
Upon arrive at CU CHI, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Ho Chi Minh City at the end of your trip.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Chill Tourist
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
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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