Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Morning/Afternoon - Small Group Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

The Cu Chi Tunnels, ranked among the TOP 7 adventurous destinations in Southeast Asia and TOP 12 underground wonders worldwide, offer a glimpse into Vietnam's turbulent wartime history.

This vast underground network, stretching 250km, was originally built during the Indochina War, connecting villages and serving as hideouts for revolutionary forces. The tunnels, with three levels ranging from 3m to 12m below ground, functioned as hiding spots, medical shelters, and military command centers.

What's Included

Friendly and professional English-speaking guide.
Bottled water
Light snack with boiled tapioca and hot pandanus tea.
Entrance Fee.
Transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan.
Tips and personal expenses
Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Bullet fee at Cu Chi shooting range (600.000 VNĐ/ pack of 10 bullets)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer free pick-up service if you're located in District 1, District 3, or District 4

OR
Meeting point

If you're outside District 1, District 3, or District 4, you have two options: You can come to Liberty Central Saigon Riverside (17 Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh) and wait for the guide to pick you up. OR we can arrange a pick-up from your location for an additional fee.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ho Chi Minh City

    We will pick you up at your hotel in the city center to depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. Start your tour about a 1.5-hour drive from Saigon. Along the way, our guide will give you a brief introduction to the destination. In addition, you will enjoy the scenery from the bustling city to the peaceful suburbs during the journey in our comfortable A/C Van.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Upon arrival, you will watch a short documentary film, showing how the tunnels were constructed. Then, discover specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. You will discover an incredibly secret network and crawl through the very narrow tunnels which are totally made by hand. This a special experience where you can try as a real Vietnamese Soldier in Wartime. Also, You will see many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learn more about the handmade weapons and traps.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Then, visiting rice paper workshop. An indispensable experience when visiting Cu Chi Tunnels is to try shooting a real AK47 or M16 in a closely monitored area. This is the only licensed place in Ho Chi Minh City, an experience not common in other tourist destinations. There are always staff supervising and assisting the shooters and you will be provided with soundproof earplugs to protect your eardrums. Finally, taste the boiled tapioca with hot pandanus tea and relax a little bit before end tour.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Ho Chi Minh City

    After finishing the tour, you will return to the vehicle and head back to Saigon. HIGHLIGHT Explore an underground system of rooms, hospitals and weapons factories. Gain more knowledge of Vietnam history, tradition, and culture as well. Taste the local foods which Vietnam soldiers ate during the war time. Crawl through the very narrow tunnel which are totally made by hand. Try to shoot with AK47 or MK16 riffles in a well supervised area (optional).

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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