Explore Cu Chi Tunnels: Vietnam War History & Underground Life

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1. Pick-up Information: (The estimated pick-up time will be advised in advance, and the exact pick-up time will be reconfirmed one day before departure.) - District 1 (City Center): 7:00–7:45 AM/12:15-12:30 PM - District 3: 7:45–8:00 AM/12:45-13:00 PM - Regular Group Tour: No pick-up in District 3, Ben Nghe Ward, Nguyen Hue Street, or Da Kao Ward,Tan Dinh Ward, Tan Binh, Binh Thanh District. Guests in these areas must go to the designated meeting point. - Luxury Group / Limousine Group Tour: Pick-up available in District 3. And drop-off at Ben Thanh Market meeting point or Vietnam Travel Group office (55 Do Quang Dau streets, Phạm Ngũ Lão ward, District 1, HCM city.)

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2. Escape the bustle of the city and journey into the heart of Southern Vietnam’s countryside to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Step into the shoes of a Viet Cong fighter as you crawl through the iconic 155-mile (250 km) underground tunnel network and experience a real military-style shooting range. Enjoy a comfortable hotel pickup as your guide takes you on a scenic drive from bustling Ho Chi Minh City to the peaceful Cu Chi District. Along the way, marvel at the lush rice paddies, charming roadside stalls, and the authentic rural landscape of Vietnam.

   45 min

3. Arriving at the site, begin your adventure with a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels – a vast underground maze of hidden pathways, camouflaged trapdoors, meeting rooms, sleeping quarters, field hospitals, and the famous Hoang Cam smokeless kitchen. Feel the intensity of history beneath your feet as you learn how a mere 3–4 meters of soil could withstand the weight of 55-ton tanks and protect against heavy bombing. Watch a short wartime documentary to gain insight into the daily lives of Vietnamese fighters, then explore the remaining bomb craters, handmade weapons museum, and souvenir shops showcasing relics of war. Get your adrenaline pumping at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (for + 18 year olds) , where you’ll have the rare chance to fire real M-15s, AK-47s, and carbine rifles. This thrilling experience is optional and available at an additional cost, perfect for those seeking an extra dose of adventure

   2 h

4. Afterward, we’ll make a stop at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant – a perfect spot to relax after exploring the tunnels. Here, you may choose to enjoy a variety of delicious local dishes in a tranquil countryside setting (meals at your own expense).

   45 min

5. Drop-off Information: - Regular Group Tour: No pick-up in District 3, Ben Nghe Ward, Nguyen Hue Street, or Da Kao Ward,Tan Dinh Ward, Tan Binh, Binh Thanh District. Guests in these areas must go to the designated meeting point. - Luxury Group / Limousine Group Tour: Pick-up available in District 3. And drop-off at Ben Thanh Market meeting point or Vietnam Travel Group office (55 Do Quang Dau streets, Phạm Ngũ Lão ward, District 1, HCM city.) Important Note: If you have a scheduled flight, please inform the agency in advance. Pick-up and drop-off points will follow the guidelines mentioned above. End the tour with a comfortable return ride to your hotel, arriving around 3:00 – 3:30 PM (morning tour) or 7:30 – 8:00 PM (afternoon tour) - The schedule may be subject to change (earlier or later) depending on real-time traffic conditions

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

• Its from-price is 81% 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 7 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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