A tourist posing with actors dressed as Viet Cong soldiers inside the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tourists learning about wartime booby traps at the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tourists exploring a hidden tunnel entrance in the Cu Chi Tunnels forest area, Vietnam.
Tourists posing for photos on a historic military tank at the Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
Tourist trying target shooting at the Cu Chi Tunnels shooting range in Vietnam.
A tourist posing with actors dressed as Viet Cong soldiers inside the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tourists enjoy boiled cassava and traditional tea during a break at the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Cu Chi Tunnels half day

Code

VNI 61

Duration

6,5 hours

Overview

Discover one of Vietnam’s most fascinating historical sites with this Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour. Located just 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City, the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels offer a unique glimpse into the country’s wartime history. Explore the remarkable underground network, learn about the resilience of Vietnamese soldiers, and experience daily life inside the tunnels. This half-day tour is perfect for travelers seeking a meaningful blend of history, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Highlight

  • Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Visit the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam’s most famous historical sites, located just outside Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Walk through the underground tunnel network

Explore sections of the 200 km tunnel system, including hidden bunkers, living quarters, kitchens, and military facilities.

  • Learn Vietnam war history

Discover the resilience and daily life of Vietnamese soldiers through informative exhibits and stories from the Vietnam War.

  • Taste traditional cassava & tea

Enjoy boiled cassava and tea, the simple meals that once sustained guerrilla fighters during the war.

  • Try optional live-fire shooting

Experience target shooting at the nearby shooting range (optional activity, additional cost).

Detail

Itinerary

Begin your journey with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel and travel to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, located about 1.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival, watch a short introductory video to learn how the tunnels were built and how Vietnamese soldiers survived during the war.

Next, explore the remarkable underground network, including living quarters, kitchens, field hospitals, command centers, and hidden trapdoors that once supported daily life and military operations.

Afterwards, enjoy traditional cassava and tea, the simple food once eaten by guerrilla fighters.

If you wish, you can relax or experience optional live-fire shooting at the nearby shooting range.

Finally, return to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing your unforgettable Cu Chi Tunnels adventure to an end.

Tour price

From $ US

Trip note

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available for centrally located accommodations in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Infants travel free if they do not occupy a seat or use tour inclusions. Please inform us in advance if traveling with an infant.

Inclusion

  • A/c van/bus
  • Pick up and transfer
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees

Exclusion

  • Other meals not mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance & tax

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