Things to do in Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning, get picked up from your central hotels or meet at a designated meeting point then head to Cu Chi Tunnels. After 1.5 hours ride, we arrive at the tunnels where you will get a chance to learn about the fascinating history and significance of the tunnels during the Vietnam War. Crawl distances of the tunnels, try your hand at the shooting range, and witness the intricate network of underground tunnels and traps that played a significant role in the war. After exploring the tunnels, we'll head to a local restaurant for lunch to try some of the delicious local Vietnamese cuisine (vegan food available). After lunch, we'll head to My Tho - the heart of Mekong Delta. You'll get a glimpse into the daily life of the locals as we take a boat ride down the Mekong River, where you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the surrounding countryside. We will then take a sampan ride through the small waterways with coconut palms line both sides, where you can experience the rural lifestyle, stop by the bee house to enjoy some local fruits and honey tea, listen to a live local music performance performed by the villagers. We'll wrap up our day and head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon and arrive approximately at 7:00pm.

Your pickup time will be between 7:30 and 8:30 AM, and your tour guide will reach out 15 minutes before to confirm the exact time. Discover the area which resides at the end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and served as the base from where Vietnamese guerilla soldier attacked Saigon. Learn about how the fighters of Cu Chi took the war underground by developing a network of tunnels that stretched as far as Cambodia, which included: meeting rooms, kitchens and ventilation systems. These tunnels served as an effective network for engaging in guerrilla warfare against U.S troops. Don’t miss this short, exciting trip through this labyrinth of interlaced tunnels. Choose how you want to experience it — in a smaller, larger, or private group. See green paddy fields, local farmers and buffaloes along the road to the tunnels for an insight into Vietnamese agriculture. Spend time exploring the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.

Your pickup time will be between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, and your tour guide will reach out 15 minutes before to confirm the exact time. Head to the Cu Chi tunnels and hear about the Vietnamese resistance to the US Forces. Depart for the Mekong Delta, stopping at a local restaurant on the way to enjoy a delectable lunch of Vietnamese cuisine. Following lunch, arrive in Mekong Delta, and board a row boat to travel along small canals under the coconut tree fronds.  Board a motor boat and cruise to coconut island. Disembark at a local family's residence to enjoy tropical fruits and taste honey tea and wine. See how local products are made and listen to a live local music performance performed by the villagers. Stroll along the country roads in the afternoon to see what local life is like. Relax in the peaceful atmosphere, before saying goodbye and returning to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City in the evening and be taken back to your accommodation.

Explore the legendary Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels, a vital stronghold during the Vietnam War. Unlike the busier Ben Dinh site, Ben Duoc offers a more authentic and less crowded experience. On this tour, crawl through narrow tunnels, see hidden trapdoors, booby traps, command centers, and underground kitchens, and learn about the resilience of Viet Cong soldiers. Try wartime staples like cassava with tea, and for an adrenaline rush, test your aim at the shooting range (optional). This half-day tour is perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers, with hotel pickup and a knowledgeable guide ensuring a memorable experience! What to Expect: -Explore the less touristy Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group. -Crawl through underground passageways used by the Viet Cong. -See traps, hidden bunkers, and kitchens. -Enjoy wartime food: tapioca and tea. -Try firing a real gun at the shooting range (optional, extra cost) Itinerary: •Morning trip 7:30 - 8:00 AM/Noon trip 12:00-12:30 PM. Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. • Arrive at Ben Duoc Tunnels. Watch a short documentary about the war. • Explore the tunnel system: • Crawl through the narrow underground tunnels. • See camouflaged trapdoors and deadly traps. • Visit the command center, weapon storage, and hospital bunker. • Try wartime cassava and tea, like the Vietnamese soldiers did. • Optional: Try shooting AK-47 or M16 at the shooting range (extra fee). • Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. • Drop off at your hotel. Why Choose Ben Duoc Instead of Ben Dinh? - Fewer tourists – More space to explore comfortably. - More authentic tunnels – Less modified for foreign visitors. - Larger tunnel network – Experience the true scale of Cu Chi’s underground world.

This special full-day tour takes you from Ho Chi Minh city to two major attractions: Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Around 7:35AM. We will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city by a VIP Limousine (with seats luxuriously designed in passenger cabin) and head to Cu Chi tunnels where you will explore and learn about the Vietnam War resistance the US Forces. You can crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see a kitchen, living quarters, and a meeting room on the way. Learn about how different types traps were created and set up. Visit the weapons room and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to fire an AK-47 you can find out at the Cu Chi Tunnels. After exploring Cu Chi Tunnels, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and then travel to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, take a small row boat to paddle along the small canals under fronds of coconut trees lining both sides. Get on the motor boat to cruise to the coconut island. We disembark at a local family to enjoy tropical fruits, taste honey tea, honey wine, see how the local products are made, and enjoy a live local music performance performed by the villagers. Strolling along the countryside roads to get to know the locals going about their day. Relax with the peaceful atmosphere, then say goodbye and depart for Ho Chi Minh City. Around 6:55PM, we arrive Ho Chi Minh city. We take you back to your hotel.

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Take a trip on the Saigon River Express, offering you a luxurious tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels with five star service aboard one of our modern and luxurious speedboats. Forget tour buses; this tour will depart from Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic 1.5-hour boat trip to Cu Chi. Upon arrival, a private screening of the official Cu Chi Tunnels video will be shown with commentary and additional information from your English-speaking guide. Learn more about this immense network of underground tunnels that were used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. A traditional Vietnamese lunch or dinner of local specialties like lemongrass chicken and caramelized clay pot pork will be served after your visit to the tunnels. Vegetarian meals are also available on request.

Following pickup at around 8:00AM or 12:15PM, take off from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an experienced English-speaking tour guide. The tunnels are located in the countryside, so you can see rice paddies along the road and ducks and water buffalo swimming in rivers. After an approximately 1.5-hour car ride, arrive at the Tunnels. Start your visit by watching a short documentary film that takes you to the past with an introduction to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Learn about the history and significance of the tunnels during the Vietnam War, then start exploring. You can crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see a kitchen, living quarters, and a meeting room on the way. Learn about how different types of traps were created and set up. Visit the weapons room and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them. Before the end of the tour, you can also try your hand at the shooting range with an AK-47. Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City approximately at 3:30PM for morning tour and 7:00PM for afternoon tour.

Get picked up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your journey to witness Vietnam's war history. Stop on the way at the Handicraft for break. Arrive at the at the underground Cu Chi Tunnels and go straight to the lesser-known Ben Duoc Tunnels. Enter through a secret entrance and crawl through the low tunnels. As you explore, see the booby traps used during the war and touch the US Army tank inside the tunnels. Get fascinating insights into the history and significance of each location from your local guide. After the tunnels, taste locally-grown Viet Cong food, including tapioca. Finally, discover the propaganda of Viet Cong soldiers in Tan Phu Trung Ward and experience the underground Hoang Cam kitchen. If you wish, pay extra onsite to shoot an AK-47 or M16 before returning to your hotel.

Embark on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the vibrant Cao Dai Temple, with an optional visit to the breathtaking Black Virgin Mountain. Enjoy a captivating mix of history, culture, and spirituality. Detailed Itinerary: 06:30 - 07:00 am – Pick-up from Hotel: Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour begins with a drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located approximately 1.5 hours from the city center. Upon arrival, explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200 km network of underground tunnels that served as a base for the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. You’ll discover secret underground rooms, including hospitals, weapon factories, and command centers. Learn about the survival tactics of the Viet Cong soldiers, and even try a sample of cassava, a staple food they ate during the war, served with tea. Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, we head to Cao Dai Temple, a stunning architectural site in Tay Ninh, around 2 hours from Cu Chi. The temple is the center of Caodaism, a unique religion in Vietnam that worships the “Eye of God” and combines elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. You will explore the temple’s vibrant and symbolic design and learn about its beliefs and practices. You’ll also have the opportunity to witness the noon ceremony, where followers gather to pray. Next, we will travel to Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam. Upon arrival, take a scenic cable car ride to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the countryside, rice fields, and the distant border with Cambodia. At the peak, visit the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings. We will begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. You will arrive around 07:00 - 07:30 pm, depending on traffic. End of Tour. Note: The order of the visited sites may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather, or the availability of space at the attractions, but all destinations will be included.