Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh – Deluxe Group Tour

HCM, Vietnam

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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Group Tour

Group Size

20 persons

Location

HCM, Vietnam

Highlights

Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour is an appealing journey to explore Vietnam’s vast underground tunnel system. The Cu Chi Tunnels are about 70km from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnel systems are a living testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese during the War. With nearly 120 kilometers in length, the tunnels showcase outstanding engineering ingenuity, featuring narrow passages, hidden trapdoors, and camouflaged entrances. Visitors today can understand the severe realities of the Vietnam War by exploring a section of the tunnels.

Highlights Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh

  • Explore the gigantic underground tunnel system and admire the vivid remnants of the fierce war.
  • Watch an emotional documentary about how local people and Vietnamese soldiers live underground.
  • Enjoy the special foods and drinks of Vietnamese soldiers during the war.
  • Discover the special Hoang Cam smoke-less kitchen and a commanding center of Vietnamese communists.
  • Experience adventurous feelings when you try your hand at various kinds of shotguns AK47, M60, and more.

Detail

  • Our driver and car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center, District 1, and start the Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour. If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, please be at 112 Tran Hung Dao Street to join the tour.
  • Take advantage of delving into the lush rural rice fields scenery and observing ducks and water buffalos swimming in the calm rivers along the path.
  • Leave Ho Chi Minh City, we move to the Cu Chi Tunnels. After about 1.5 hours ride, we arrived at the tunnels. Begin the mystery journey by watching a short documentary about the tunnels’ history and learn how the war affects the tunnels. Through the video, you will partly know how the tunnels were constructed and how the people and soldiers survived harsh wartime situations.
  • Next, you will have a great chance to learn about, admire, and discover the system of underground tunnels. The unique tunnel system can withstand the fierce power of a bombardment attack from the US military. The air is specially taken into the tunnel through the vents. It includes three levels, from the ground to the first floor is 3m deep, next to the second floor is 6m, and the third floor is more deep than 12m. Our knowledge tour guide will show how the tunnel works.
  • Do not forget to discover Hoang Cam smoke-less stove, secret hide-outs, fighting bunkers, dangerous booby traps, living quarters, kitchen area, and meeting rooms on the way.
  • After that, you will savor special tea and cassava, guerrilla food served during the war.
  • You have a break time to relax or try shooting various Vietnam War-era weapons, such as the M16 or AK-47, and a light machine gun like the M60.
  • Finish the tour. Our bus will take you back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center. Goodbye, thank you for choosing VM Travel on the journey to explore the meaningful destination – Cu Chi Tunnels, and see you again!

Inclusion

  • Hotel pickup and drop off at Central District 1
  • High-quality vehicle
  • Live English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Hot tea and steamed cassava
  • All entrance fees
  • Mineral water, wet tissue

Exclusion

  • Optional gratuities for driver and guide
  • Personal expenses and additional meals
  • Pick up from your hotel outside the city center

For Children

  • <= 2 years old: Free
  • 3 to 10 years old: 75%
  • >= 11 years old: 100%

FAQs

Do you arrange airport transfers?

Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour

What is the age range

For all ages

I can eat vegetarian food on the tour?

Please speak with your guide, To help you order vegetarian meals

What I take with this trip?

Sunscreen, glasses...

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