Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery : Morning Half-Day Tour
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Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery : 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 van
Duration: Half Day (Morning)
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Live tour guide
English
Instant confirmation
Instant booking confirmation
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 bus transfers
- 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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our guide, Tom “Cruise”, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. we learned a lot about the history and culture of Vietnam and have great respect for the resilience of the Vietnamese people.
We booked the tour for two couples from our hotel and once confirmed asked via whatsapp if our friends to be collected from a different hotel. This was organised without any issue. Our guide, Tuan, and the driver picked us up and we had a fascinating day. The tunnels are quite a drive so we had a rest stop at a charity store where we could see local people making fabulous pictures with shells, ducks egg shells and paint. The results were beautiful. Tuan is a 78yr old veteran of the war and could give an o sight into what happened that other guides wouldn’t have been able to. The tunnels can be a little hard to negotiate. I’m 5’7″ and 170lb – the short tunnels we were shown were ok but going through a 30m tunnel while holding a water bottle and a phone was a bit of a challenge and could be painful for someone with a bad back or knees but I still can’t recommend this tour enough. We had a rest stop on the return at a Vietnamese restaurant.
A very educational and interesting tour of the less touristy part of the Cu Chi tunnels. Wow they are tiny and a little effort to get through. The tour guide Alex provided a lot of useful and very insightful background on the history of the tunnels and the VC that lived and fought from them.
Morning Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels – Highly Recommended!We had excellent communication from our guide, Nelson, who contacted us the night before and ensured the minibus arrived right on time at 7:45 AM at our hotel.Upon reaching the Cu Chi area, we started off at the shooting range, where my son and I each fired 10 rounds with an AK-47. A short drive later, Nelson led us through the forest, explaining the tunnel complexes and their strategic uses during the Vietnam War. Having read extensively about it, crawling through the actual tunnels was an unforgettable experience. Fantastic trip with an outstanding guide!
This is a good tour, they don’t waste your time or money and all the activities are relevant and interesting. Our guide Tommy was really informative and friendly.