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Experiencing the tunnels is an amazing trip where called the VC base. It took over 20 years to create such a massive system included kitchens, food, weapon caches with the locals’ great effort.
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Meeting and pickup
Or You can come to our office to catch tour @ 28/13 Bui Vien st, Pham Ngu Lao ward, Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam
Itinerary
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8:00 am, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a captivating journey to explore the rural beauty and the world-famous Cu Chi Tunnels in Southern Vietnam. Step into the shoes of a Viet Cong fighter as you navigate through an impressive network of tunnels spanning an approximately 155 miles (250 km) since 1948. Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup arranged by your experienced guide, who will be your companion throughout the trip to Cu Chi. As you travel towards this historic destination, witness the bustling cityscape gradually giving way to a serene and picturesque rural setting. Admire the enchanting rice paddy fields, charming roadside vendors, and the lush greenery that envelops the surroundings.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cu Chi Tunnels
Upon your arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh) spending a couple of hours walking around Cu Chi’s rugged ground with our tour guide. Hear how and why the residents constructed an intricate, underground network of tunnels during the country’s recent wars. See other ingenious items used by the residents to defend themselves such as bamboo traps and camouflaged pits. Also on display are various mantras and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500 pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers. It is estimated that Cu Chi tunnels suffered about 500,000 tons of bombs. Each square meter of land contains 3 to 6 kg of bombs.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Cu Chi Tunnels
Life in the tunnels presented numerous challenges. The tunnels themselves were narrow, measuring only 0.5 to 1 meters in width, forcing individuals to maneuver by bending or dragging themselves. Essential resources such as air, food, water and other supplies were scarce within the tunnel network. Moreover, the tunnels were plagued by a variety of dangerous creatures including ants, poisonous centipedes, snakes, mosquitoes, spiders and other menacing animals. Illnesses were rampant in this confined underground environment, with diseases like malaria and intestinal parasites spreading rapidly. Additionally, the tunnels were enveloped in darkness, necessitating soldiers to memorize every path and turn to avoid falling prey to their own booby traps. However, as the tunnels expanded, certain improvements were implemented, including the establishment of arms stores, hospitals, bomb shelters, kitchens and even theaters.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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At the end, crawl underground (optional) and have a better understanding of what life was like for those who lived there. Tapioca will be served as a snack after crawling . On the way back to the center, enjoy delicious light lunch (rice noodle soup) at the local restaurant. 3:00pm, arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in the city
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide name of hotel and hotel address in Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam where we can be free pick-up
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Cancellation Policy
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- 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.
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