Saigon to Cu Chi Underground Tunnels and Wartime History Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Escape the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and uncover the hidden world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters on this engaging half-day tour. Travel through the peaceful countryside before exploring parts of the remarkable 124-mile (200-kilometer) underground tunnel network at the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Discover how these tunnels once functioned as secret underground cities, complete with living quarters, field hospitals, kitchens, and meeting rooms. Gain insight into the resilience, resourcefulness, and determination of the people who lived and fought below ground during the war. Choose between a small-group or private option for a more personalized and immersive historical experience.

What's Included

Drop off centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Take a 2 hours ride with a private transportation towards the Cambodian border
Take a fascinating visit of the Cu Chi tunnels memorial park (Entrance Fee. Included)
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Join Friendly local English speaking guide
Enjoy a local sandwich on the way back to Ho Chi Minh City

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Saigon Central Post Office

The driver and Tour guide will be waiting for you here. Thus, please go head to this location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Central Post Office

    Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to explore one of the relics from one of the most significant local historical events in recent memory. Journey 2 hours west towards the Cambodian border.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Your local guide will lead you on a compelling journey through the Cu Chi Tunnels, offering deep insight into how people lived underground during wartime. As you explore this vast tunnel network, you’ll learn about the harsh conditions, daily hardships, and the remarkable creativity and resilience that made survival possible. This immersive experience brings history to life, revealing the ingenuity and determination of those who called the tunnels home.

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

    After exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, you’ll enjoy a tasty local sandwich on the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, a simple yet satisfying way to end the experience.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lotus Tourist

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours

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