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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a look inside the elaborate network of tunnels created by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Stretching all the way to the Cambodian border, the Cu Chi Tunnels served as a base and included living quarters, meeting rooms, kitchens, weapons, and supplies. Learn about the poor conditions underground, see handmade booby traps, and consider the tunnels' place in Vietnam’s history. This small-group tour includes round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City. *Cu Chi Tunnels small-group tour.
*Get a look at Vietnam’s wartime history inside the underground network.
*Learn about the strategies used by Viet Cong soldiers
*Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Ho Chi Minh City (districts 1)
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visitors can try to fire off an AK47 or MK16 or machine guns at the nearby shooting range ( For guests over 18 years old)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tea and Cassava (guerilla’s food during the war)
English speaking guide
A/c Van Transfer Rounddtrip
Pick Up & Transfser just for hotels/stays in District 1,Ho Chi Minh City.
Bottle of Mineral Water on Transfer
Entrance & Sightseeing Fee as mentioned in itinenary
Shooting gun fee 3 USD/ bullet
Lunch & Dinner
Holiday surcharge
Select a pickup point
GROUP SIZE: 12 people PICK UP: Morning option: 07:30 – 08:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position). Afternoon option: 12:30 – 13:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position). RETURN: 15:00 (morning option) and 19:00 (afternoon option) ROUTE: HCMC – Cu Chi District – HCMC Pick- up & Transfer option : included pick up and transfer to the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Start & Finish at Ho Chi Minh: Pick up and Transfer just for the centrally located hotels/stays in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Small Group Tour: GROUP SIZE: 12 people
Duration: 6 hours
PICK UP TIME: Morning option: 07:30 – 08:00
Afternoon option: 13:00 – 13:30
RETURN TIME: 1-Morning option: 15h00 PM
2-Afternoon option: 19h00 PM
HCMC – Cu Chi District – HCMC
A/C VAN/BUS Roundtrip
Pickup included
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jon P,
May 23, 2024
- Viator
Very informative and provides a different prospective of the conflict. Would recommend to anyone interested in history of Vietnam.
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