Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day – Private Tour (Ben Duoc Experience)
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the intricate network of underground tunnels at Cu Chi, an iconic testament to Vietnam's war history. Used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, these tunnels played a crucial role in their guerrilla warfare tactics. Highlights: - Booby Traps Showcase: Witness the ingenious yet deadly traps set up by the Viet Cong. - Tunnel Exploration: Delve deep into the underground labyrinth, with opportunities to crawl through some sections. - Shooting Range: For an additional fee, experience firing historical war-era weapons (ammunition fee not included). - Tapioca Tasting: Sample the staple food that Viet Cong soldiers relied on during the war.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance Fees
- Bottled water
- Pick up & Drop Off at Centrally located hotel in District 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Begin your tour with convenient pickup from selected hotels in Ho Chi Minh City’s Districts 1, 3, and 4. Meet your guide and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle before departing for the Cu Chi Tunnels.
The tour begins around 7:30 am or 12:00 pm with a convenient pickup from central hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. From there, we'll embark on a scenic journey to Cu Chi Tunnels ( Ben Duoc Tunnels ). After approximately 1.5 hours, we'll arrive at the tunnels, where you'll be immersed in the past through a captivating documentary film introducing the Cu Chi Tunnels. Experience the remarkable underground network as you crawl through the passages used by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Along the way, you'll encounter fascinating insights into their lives, observing the kitchen, living quarters, and meeting room. Discover the intricacies of trap-making and their deployment, and visit the weapons room to learn about the ingenious techniques employed by the resourceful Viet Cong soldiers. You will be back at your hotel around 2:30 pm for the morning tour and 7:00 pm for the afternoon tour.
Relax on the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City before being dropped off at your selected hotel in Districts 1, 3, or 4.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Indochina Heritage Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 62 of 553.
- 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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