Non-Touristy Cu Chi Tunnels - Discovery Tour from HCM City


6 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This tour is perfect for the war buffs who want to know more about the Vietnam War. Imagine spending your days living in underground tunnels, only able to come out at night when the sun is down - that's what the people of Cu Chi did nearly 50 years ago during the Vietnam War.

Inclusions

  • Morning Tour (Approx 7:45am to 3:00pm)
  • Afternoon Tour (Approx 12:15pm to 6:55pm)
  • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entry Ticket at Cu Chi tunnels
  • Tapioca, hot tea, bottled water
  • Hotel pickup in center of District 1, 3 & 4 (except for Tan Dinh & Dakao Ward)
  • Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

On this half-day tour, we will be exploring the Ben Duoc tunnel of Cu Chi Tunnels where fewer visitors coming so you will have a more authentic experience of Cu Chi Tunnels. At around 8:00am or 12:10pm, start with a pickup from central hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh city then head to Cu Chi Tunnels, enjoy the scenery along the road where you might see rice paddies, ducks and water buffalo swimming in rivers. 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 Cu Chi Tunnels. Crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see a kitchen, living quarters, and a meeting room on the way. Learn about how different types traps were created and set up. Visit the weapons room and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them. You can also try your hand at the shooting range with an AK-47. After that, travel back to HCM City.

Duration: 3 hours

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
euanh2015
April 2023

T was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. A slight issue with my booking but they made sure everything was sorted. Had a great day, very informative!

130robd
April 2023

What an amazing tour. Less touristy gaseous time to soak it all in. Especially as our guide, Tuan was a platoon commander in the Douth Vietnamese army station 2km from the start ofvthe tour. He was excellent combining history with his personal experiences.

Ross H
April 2023

Nelson (with glasses) was our guide. Very informative, good bloke, transport was great. I originally thought the length of tunnels was going to be to short but more than enough. I'm 6'2" and was on hand and knees going thru tunnels. An excellent tour. No complaints at all. There wa...

myersm2023
April 2023

I highly recommend visiting the tunnels as it was a wonderful experience. Beo, our guide, was both knowledgeable and amiable, adding to the overall enjoyment of the trip.

ghattaoras
April 2023

I found the tour to be captivating as it brought Vietnam to life. Chau, our guide, was exceptional in providing not only insightful information about the tour but also valuable knowledge about Vietnamese lifestyle and culture, which greatly enhanced my understanding and appreciation of this country.

958MichaelK
April 2023

Tourguide Big David did a great job. All facts about the history were conveyed in a very understandable way in good English and everything was very easy to understand without being overloaded with information. in addition, big david entertained us very well. All in all, it was a very good tour ...

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