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
VIP Limousine & Lunch
Limousine & Lunch (Max 7 Pax): The ultimate stress-free experience. Travel in style in our luxury Limousine Van (max 7 travelers).
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch: After exploring the tunnels, relax and enjoy a Famous Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) at a local restaurant.
Luxury Limousine Van: Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from District 1 hotels (exclude: Tan Dinh Ward, Sai Gon Ward)
Pickup included
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
Reviews
2,482 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cu Chi Tunnel tour
davidtS2052FB,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful way to finish our last day in Vietnam. A well organised tour and Vincent was 100%. As a guide he was articulate, knowledgeable and provided detailed commentary on the trip out of Ho Chi Min, lots of Vietnam war history to brief us all and answered all our questions easily.
完整 有趣的歷史體驗
Excursion64295475745,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clear, funny and historical tour. Excellent explanation for the background of the cu chi tunnel. Hope there has no war in the world, peace is the only thing we want.
My experience of the half day Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
patrickbS7309YP,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. And it actually leveled up my enthusiasm for Vietnam War. My sister and I enjoyed the your. The guide Peter, did an excellent job explaining about the Cu Chi tunnels and he gave us the cassava fruit and it tastes like Philippines sweet kamote
Good tour
124clintb,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Peter was nice and the tour was good and informative. Through this tour I got to know the tactics used during war time.
Chu Chi tunnels
dluvtotravel,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Twin did an excellent job describing the Vietnamese culture and history. The tunnels and history of Vietnam war was educational and detailed. Good experience.
Trip to Cu Chi Tunnel
Flyer20080225799,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter was very friendly and understandable, throughout the whole tour i knew what was going on and i understood everything he explained. Recommended!
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I5176GUgeraldc,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good and fun experience, Peter was a good guide 👍
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austintN513AQ,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very good experience with a good tour guide named peter! it is eye opening
Great experience!
Rae F,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thuyn (Twin) was very knowledgable/ friendly/ funny. Would recommend highly to friends and family as a suitable tour guide.
A sobering reminder of a senseless war
Martin R,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Twin was very easy to understand and entertaining. The tunnels were very tight and there was plenty of guidance on what to expect.
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