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
2,914 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eye-opening experience
986stathisk,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent, especially our guide Trew, was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and had very good skills in communication.
A great trip
kuoy155,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack's guide was really careful Help me take a lot of photos and explain in detail I think it was a very worthwhile trip
Beautiful experience
864raymond,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience! Before the tour even started the communication was very clear. We had a small group of only 5 people. Felt like a private tour to be honest. Transport was great in the limousine! And then the tourguide, Jason, did a fantastic job. Explaining everything very clear and not biased at all. I can definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
Great half-day tour with Jason
Venture60817047345,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very efficient half-day tour. Jason was a friendly and professional guide. The hotel pick-up was on time, and they kindly dropped me off at a different location in the city afterwards. The steamed tapioca at the end was a nice touch. Highly recommended!
Historic experience
Sherpa19626535696,Apr 20, 2026
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5.00Tour guide : Tuco is Very good And explaining the tour good .overall nice experience
Nice experience
660ravikumarr,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide nice guide name tuco
Cu Chi Tunnel Tour Half Day
lilydF4302NK,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Vi as our guide and she was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable and funny, made the tour so interesting and learned so much. The Driver was on time to pick us up and made us feel very safe on the road! Free water supply was greatly appreciated as well. Highly recommend!
Great
chungyanl2026,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was fun with good tour guide lily, I’ve learned a lot today
Perfect halfday experience!
Trip671610,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely experience. Met up at the meeting spot, since our hotel was outside of the area for pick up. But the location was easy to find and we got 2 ppl to contact us before going there to see if we had questions and also to send the location of the meeting spot. The day itself starta around 7.45 our tourguide (Dan) made the trip to and from Cu Chi tunnels a fun and good learning experience. Visiting the tunnels was so fun, and a bit hard due to them being small and also
Goose Road
Connector21830512434,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today's tour is a half-day tour of Gucci Road, the guide Jack is funny and interesting, the introduction is also detailed, and we will share a little story about Vietnam, the experience is great👍
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