Cu Chi Tunnels Experience From Ho Chi Minh City In 5 Hours

5 Hours

Minimum Age

5
Maximum Age

80
Group Size

1 - 10
Transportation

Private car
Group Size

1-10
Departure from

Ho Chi Minh
Best season

All year round
Tour type

Private
Language

English

Overview

A testament to the tenacity of the Vietnamese people, the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels are a labyrinth of narrow passages used as hideouts during the war. Located approximately 55km northwest of Sai Gon, you will explore sections of the extensive network that served as an underground city in the not-too-distant past.

Highlights

Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive underground network that showcases the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese people during the war.
Learn about Vietnam War history through preserved sites, exhibits, and firsthand insights into daily life in the tunnels.

Itinerary

Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel - Saigon

08:00
Pick up at your hotel in Sai Gon city center and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels.

09:30
Arrive at Cu Chi. Watch a short documentary film introducing the history and construction of the tunnel system during the Vietnam War.

09:45 – 11:00
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels complex with your guide. Discover hidden trapdoors, underground bunkers, kitchens, meeting rooms, and storage areas. You may crawl through a safe section of the tunnels to experience life underground.

11:00 – 11:20
Enjoy local specialties such as boiled cassava and tea, once eaten by soldiers during the war. Optional visit to the shooting range (at own expense).

11:20 – 12:30
Depart Cu Chi and return to Sai Gon.

12:30 – 13:00
Arrive back at your hotel. End of tour.

Includes

Private car transfer
Pick up and drop off at hotel
English speaking tourguide
Mineral water & tissue
Entrance fee

Excludes

Tip
Personal expense
Insurance

Deposit & Cancellation

Deposit

+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation.

+ The remaining 70% must be paid at least 48 hours prior to tour departure.

Cancellation

+ Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund.

+ Cancellations made between 48 to 24 hours before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge.

+ Cancellations made less than 24 hours or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.