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From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-day Tour

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From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-day Tour
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Discover Cu Chi Tunnels with an informative tour guide. Go underground to explore the tunnel system, walk around the forest, and try your hand at the shooting range.

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Duration 6.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup is offered from central hotels in District 1. Other districts, please make your way to the meeting point by 8:00am for the morning tour and 12:30pm for the afternoon tour. Meet at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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Serra –

Big Handsome David was the highlight of my trip to Vietnam. I booked this trip a little out of haste and it was the best choice I've made in my week here. He was on time, absolutely hilarious, friendly, and every good thing you can possibly want for a guide. He taught me a lot of things I had never even heard of before and made me look at not only the war differently, but life as well. He told us that if we have the option to choose peace, always to take that road. I'm gonna chase those words. Thank you Handsome David for making my last few days in Saigon even more memorable. 😍

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Suhayl – Oman

Was very well organized and the tour guide Bac was amazing. Great communication, patience and knowledge. Well done !!

Highlights

  • Journey back in time and discover the tunnels' war time significance
  • Enjoy the peaceful green scenery as you travel to the tunnels
  • Crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters
  • Try your hand at the shooting range with the war guns
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule

Full description

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on a guided tour from Ho Chi Minh city. Step back in time as you learn about how this vast underground network was used in the Vietnam war. Depart from Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi Tunnels, just 60 kilometers outside the city. Soak up the rural rice paddy scenery and sights of ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers 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 Cu Chi Tunnels - 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. Imagine the state of this peaceful district back when it was a "Free Target Zone" and suffered great destruction and damage due to bombing. See the remnants in Cu Chi that are evidence of the fierce battle that once took place here. Get a chance to fire an AK-47. At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:30pm for the morning tour and 6:55pm for the afternoon tour.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide
  • Entry tickets
  • Bottled water and tapioca
  • Pickup from centrally located hotels (except for TanDinh & Dakao Ward)
  • Drop off at the center of District 1
  • Lunch (if VIP option selected)
  • Bullets (if you try shooting)
  • Optional Tips (recommended)

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  • 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 (except for VIP option)

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4.6 /5

based on 11903 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Serra – March 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Big Handsome David was the highlight of my trip to Vietnam. I booked this trip a little out of haste and it was the best choice I've made in my week here. He was on time, absolutely hilarious, friendly, and every good thing you can possibly want for a guide. He taught me a lot of things I had never even heard of before and made me look at not only the war differently, but life as well. He told us that if we have the option to choose peace, always to take that road. I'm gonna chase those words. Thank you Handsome David for making my last few days in Saigon even more memorable. 😍
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Suhayl – OmanMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Was very well organized and the tour guide Bac was amazing. Great communication, patience and knowledge. Well done !!
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Anthony – United KingdomMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Duc was an amazing and insightful tour guide, who brought both humour and great reflection on the history of the tunnels and war. we started at a factory that employs people victimised by the war and their long lasting effects. The mountain of Vietnam was chock full of amazing guides and information that Duc added to with his humour and very serious when needed. the tunnels and shooting were both incredible. a great recommendation.

Product ID: 60689

Activity provider:Vietnam Adventure Tours JSC

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