Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Don't waste your holiday stuck in traffic on a crowded bus. This Small-Group Tour (limited to 12 travelers) takes you directly to the Cu Chi Tunnels in a modern, air-conditioned van. Explore the underground network with a knowledgeable guide who shares the real stories of the war, not just the script. Includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a light snack of tapioca & tea
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Group tour
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1.
For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ho Chi Minh City
Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head straight to the countryside. Unlike standard big-bus tours, our Small Group van navigates the traffic faster, getting you to the site before the massive crowds arrive (for the morning slot). Watch the cityscape fade into rice paddies and rubber plantations. Your guide will provide an introduction to the Vietnam War (American War) context, setting the scene for what you are about to witness.
Ben Duoc tunnel complex
Upon arrival, watch a short documentary (a relic from the war era) before heading into the jungle. - Discover how a 200km underground web was built using simple tools. - See the ingenious and terrifying traps used during the conflict. - Experience the claustrophobic reality of tunnel life by crawling through a safe section of the tunnel (widened for visitors). Note: Crawling is optional; you can walk above ground if you prefer. For those interested in military history, there is an opportunity to fire real weapons (AK-47 or M16) at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (bullets are at your own expense). Before leaving, sit down to taste boiled tapioca with sesame salt and hot pandan tea—the actual diet that sustained the Viet Cong fighters in the tunnels.
What‘s Included
Pick-up and drop-off at the centrally located hotels in District 1.
English-speaking tour guide.
A/C van as per program tour
Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)
Travel insurance; Food & Beverage
Tips & personal expenses (telephone calls, shooting gun...)
Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
Shooting gun fee - 600.000vnd for 10 bullet
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Joining Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour: Maximum 12 passengers ensures personalized attention and more legroom.
Duration: 7 hours
Transportation by AC Minivan: Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from District 1 hotels (exclude Tan Dinh Ward, Sai Gon Ward).
Pickup included
VIP Limousine & Lunch
Limousine & Lunch (Max 9 Pax): The ultimate stress-free experience. Travel in style in our luxury Limousine Van (max 9 travelers).
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch: After exploring the tunnels, return to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a Famous Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) at a restaurant.
Luxury Limousine Van: Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from District 1 hotels (exclude: Tan Dinh Ward, Sai Gon Ward)
Pickup included
Reviews
2,695 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cu Chi Tunnels half day
sophiecW3410OI,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience would highly recommend! Vi our tour guide really made this tour amazing. She was incredibly knowledgable and took time to answer all questions, made sure everyone on the tour had a great experience and was a personal photographer for all! Such a friendly, happy and informative guide. The experience itself was also just as good as the tour guide! Experiencing the tunnels was incredible!! The bus picked us up at the exact time stated from our hotel reception and got offered where would be best to drop us back to. Honestly no complaints at all. Also bonus point for the mini bus having brilliant air-con as it was needed with the heat we were experiencing that day. Shooting rage was optional at the end of the trip for an additional charge. Bus took us there and waiting outside for us to be finished. Thank you so much to our tour guide Vi and our driver for a brilliant day!
Cu Chi Tunnels
B9740OYgerardb,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, very informative. Vincent as a tour guide is great very friendly and jolly.
Cu Chi Tunnel Tour
saorih474,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really fun experience and our tour guide, Vincent, was awesome!
Best tour!!
S6037UIcamilleg,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with tour guide Vincent!
Awesome experience
aleka811,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00awesome...our tour guide Mr. Vincent was very entertaining and fun to be with
Cu chi tunnel
meenus785,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Haha was our tour guide. He was excellent and informative🎀
Morning trip to Cu chi tunnels with Sunny!
emileg263,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on the morning tour of Cu chi tunnels with Sunny as a guide. Had a wonderful time. Sunny is a very enthusiastic & smiley person. Great personality, knowledgeable who seems to enjoy what she does. Would of like more choices for gun firing but I have nothing bad to say!
Amazing day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels
Y5000GHandrewo,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny was an absolutely incredible tour guide. Her personality made the entire experience fun and engaging from start to finish. She was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that was clear, interesting, and easy to follow. On top of that, her sense of humor and well-timed jokes kept the tour lively and entertaining the whole time. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does. 10/10 I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting!
Awesome trip
337shwetat,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience. Sunny (houng) was our guide and she was funny& polite . we enjoyed every bit of it.
Awesome Trip to Cu Chi Tunnels
539rahuls,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome. Cheerful and knowledgeable guide Sunny Houng. I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting HCMC.
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