Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery : Private Morning Half-Day Tour
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Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery : Private Morning Half-Day Tour
Tour Options
About This Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Transfers included
Air-conditioned Car/Van
Meals included
Lunch included featuring Vietnamese cuisine
Duration: Half Day (Morning)
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English
Instant confirmation
Instant booking confirmation
Group Size
2-9 Members
Highlights
Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, over 200 km of underground passages
Learn about Cu Chi’s role as the “Area of Steel” during the Vietnam–American War
Discover hidden trap doors, living quarters, kitchens, hospitals, and command centers
Taste traditional cassava and tea, once eaten by guerrilla fighters
Itinerary
- 07:30–08:00: Pickup from centrally located hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (pickup time depends on hotel location).
- 08:00–09:30: Depart Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi District. Scenic drive of approximately 1.5 hours.
- 09:30–10:00: Arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels. Short introduction and screening of an introductory video explaining how the tunnels were constructed and how people survived during wartime.
- 10:00–11:30: Explore the Cu Chi tunnel system, including underground living areas, kitchens, storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Learn about hidden trap doors and defensive traps used during the war.
- 11:30–12:00: Enjoy traditional tea and cassava, the staple food of guerrilla fighters.
- 12:00–13:30: Free time to relax or optional shooting experience (at own expense).
- 13:30–14:30: Return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
- 14:30: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends.
Full Description
Step into Vietnam’s wartime history on a half-day small group tour to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover an underground network once used as a hidden village during the Vietnam–American War, learn how soldiers lived and survived beneath the ground, and gain deep insight into one of the country’s most important historical sites—all within easy reach of Ho Chi Minh City.
Includes
- Air-conditioned Car/Van
- English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing entrance tickets
- Boat trips in the Mekong Delta
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central District 1)
Not Included
- Tax
- Travel insurance
- Food and beverages not mentioned in the program
- Tips and personal expenses
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Pickup option: Available only for centrally located hotels in District 1
- The tour operator is not responsible for guest lateness
Accessibility
- Infant rates apply provided infants do not occupy a seat or use tour inclusions
- Please inform the supplier in advance if traveling with one or more infants
Reviews
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We were collected at our hotel at exactly the time requested and set off for the tunnels. Our guide Toan was brilliant and outlined what would be happening and approximate timings. We stopped on the way for a comfort break and coffee. Toan was full of information, very helpful and a great sense of humour. The actual tour was so interesting and Toan stayed with us the whole time helping us to navigate the best route and get the most out of the tour. Then a comfortable journey back to HCMC to get dropped off at our hotel. A brilliant tour with an excellent tour guide. Would highly recommend.
Very nice tour! Extremely nice and knowledgeable tour guide. Private luxury van was also very comfortable. I highly recommend using this service.
Communicated well, punctual, unbiased explanation of history. Kevin took the best care of us. Thanks Kevin, 10/10 would recommend you for future guide tours.
Had a great time with our guide, Kevin. He was knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour if you’re considering it
Amazing experience. Our tour guide Kevin gave us brief overview of the Vietnamese history leading up to and including the war. It’s recommended to get some background by visting the war museum first as it’s too much to go through in a single tour. After arriving our guide Kevin took us through the area which included some displays of vietnamese fighters and their methodologies used throughout the war as well as the different munitions used by GI’s. Next we went to the firing range, where I chose to fire some rounds from an AK47, which I’d recommend if you’ve never done it before. Finally was the experience walking through some of the tunnels, which I’d also highly recommend if you can handle it. It is a bit dark and not ideal if you struggle with confined spaces but the tunels are a single corridor with escape points every few metres which should give you peace of mind. I’d recommend the exprience to everyone even if you can’t get into the tunnels.