From Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi Tunnels, just 60 kilometers outside the city. Soak up the rural rice paddy scenery along the side of the road.

After 1.5 hours ride. We arrive at the tunnels where you will: watch a short documentary film that takes you to the past with an introduction of the Tunnels. You can crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the War. You may see kitchens, living quarters, hospitals among other things. Learn about how different types of traps were created and set up and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them.

Imagine this peaceful place back when it was a "Free Target Zone" and suffered great destruction and damage due to bombings. You also get a chance to safely fire the war guns.

After exploration, we travel back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:30pm for the morning tour and 7:00pm for the afternoon tour.

What's Included

Pickup & drop off from central hotels in District 1 (not offered from TanDinh & Dakao)
Air-conditioned transportation
Entry tickets
Experienced English-speaking tour guide
1 bottle of water and tapioca
Bullets (if you try shooting)
Optional Tips (recommended)

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is offered from central hotels in District 1. Other districts, please make your way to the meeting point by 8:00am for the morning tour and 12:30pm for the afternoon tour. Meet at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1.

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Meeting point
123 Lý Tự Trọng

Please come to the meeting point (Vietnam Adventure Tours office) at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 8:00AM for Morning Tour or 12:10PM for Afternoon Tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Discover the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels — a vast underground maze once used by Vietnamese soldiers for shelter, living, and strategic operations. Crawl through narrow tunnels designed for a single person while your expert guide shares captivating stories about the tunnels, the ingenious Hoang Cam Stove, secret trapdoors, and how the thick earth protected against bombs and tanks. You’ll either watch a vivid wartime documentary or enjoy an engaging live presentation by your guide, diving deep into the history and daily life during the war. Explore bomb craters, the Garment Factory, Ammunition Workshop, and the Museum of Homemade Weapons.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After the morning Tour, visit a nearby restaurant for restroom, feel free to enjoy a light lunch on your own.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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