Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery: Small Group Tour with English Guide

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6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Experienced English speaking guide
Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned Minivan
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in centrally located hotel in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Bottled water (1 bottle per person)
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in District 1 (except Đa Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward) from the following streets: Lý Tự Trọng, Lê Thánh Tôn, Trương Định, Nguyễn An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Lưu Văn Lang, Lê Anh Xuân, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Thi Sách, Thái Văn Lung, Mạc Thị Bưởi, Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Nguyễn Thái Bình, Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Bùi Thị Xuân, Sương Nguyệt Anh, and Ký Con.
* If you are not staying on any of the above streets, please make your own way to the meeting point (112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City).
* The pickup time in the above-prescribed ranges varies according to the position of the customers’ hotels or the required pickup points.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ho Chi Minh City

    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.  

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

    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.  

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ho Chi Minh City

    Leave Cu Chi tunnels and return to Ho Chi Minh City at the end of your trip.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Chill Tourist

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