Cu Chi Tunnels Half-day Tour | From Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

ITINERARY:

Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an 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 exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which include the specially 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 purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxing or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (at your own expense).

Return to Saigon. End trip.

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.