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- English
• Insightful journey into Vietnam's wartime history
• Expert guides bringing stories of resilience to life
• Unique underground exploration experience
• Taste authentic wartime food: tea and cassava
• Convenient round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
* 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. * Show the mobile or printed voucher to the staff before commencing the activity.
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Itinerary
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1Cu Chi Tunnels
Commence your exploration with effortless collection from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, followed by a picturesque 90-minute transfer to the Cu Chi historical region. A comprehensive introduction and insightful documentary await your arrival, unveiling the innovative engineering of the tunnel system and the resilience of the Vietnamese people during wartime. Subsequently, a guided tour through the remarkable tunnel network is provided. Sections of this meticulously preserved subterranean labyrinth are expertly showcased, highlighting the ingenious design incorporating living spaces – kitchens and bedrooms – and military infrastructure, including storage, weapons production, medical facilities, and command posts. This subterranean community ensured the survival and resistance efforts were sustained throughout the conflict. The fascinating history is brought to life for you.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Journey through a subterranean marvel, where ingenious security measures are unveiled. Hidden trapdoors and cunning booby traps, strategically placed throughout the intricate tunnel system, were employed to safeguard the inhabitants. Their resourcefulness, essential for survival, is clearly demonstrated. Authentic wartime cuisine awaits: traditional tea and cassava, the sustaining staple of the guerrilla fighters, are offered for sampling. A tangible link to the harsh realities of underground life is thus provided. Optional activities include engaging in target practice at a nearby firing range, utilizing genuine historical weaponry (surcharges apply). Finally, comfortable transportation will return you to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group tour
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1.
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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