From Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi Tunnels, just 60 kilometers outside the city. Soak up the rural rice paddy scenery along the side of the road.

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 Tunnels. You can crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the War. You may see kitchens, living quarters, hospitals among other things. Learn about how different types of traps were created and set up and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them.

Imagine this peaceful place back when it was a "Free Target Zone" and suffered great destruction and damage due to bombings. You also get a chance to safely fire the war guns.

After exploration, we travel back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:30pm for the morning tour and 7:00pm for the afternoon tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

After the morning Tour, visit a nearby restaurant for restroom, feel free to enjoy a light lunch on your own.

Depending on the traffic, the morning tour typically ends at around 3:30pm and the afternoon tour ends at around 7:00pm.

Pickup is not offered from Tan Dinh and Dakao Ward

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Pickup & drop off from central hotels in District 1 (not offered from TanDinh & Dakao)

Air-conditioned transportation

Entry tickets

Experienced English-speaking tour guide

1 bottle of water and tapioca

Bullets (if you try shooting)

Optional Tips (recommended)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Cu Chi Tunnels

Discover the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels — a vast underground maze once used by Vietnamese soldiers for shelter, living, and strategic operations. Crawl through narrow tunnels designed for a single person while your expert guide shares captivating stories about the tunnels, the ingenious Hoang Cam Stove, secret trapdoors, and how the thick earth protected against bombs and tanks. You’ll either watch a vivid wartime documentary or enjoy an engaging live presentation by your guide, diving deep into the history and daily life during the war. Explore bomb craters, the Garment Factory, Ammunition Workshop, and the Museum of Homemade Weapons.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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