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Ho Chi Minh I Cu Chi Tunnels Day Tour

from $5.77

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  • Meals vary by option
  • Guide varies by option
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Highlights

  • Explore the Viet Cong tunnels, gaining insight into Vietnam War history and the soldiers' tactics with the tunnels over 200km.
  • Witness demonstrations of guerrilla warfare tactics and traps used during the conflict.
  • Learn about the soldiers' daily life through informative exhibits within the tunnels.
  • Enjoy picturesque countryside views on the journey to and from the tunnels.
  • Join in tour with a group of 25 pax.

About this experience

Cu Chi underground tunnels: Located 70km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extend over 200km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Journey through a chapter in Vietnamese history on a tour of the network of underground rooms used by the Viet Cong during the war. 

Your day starts at 8:00 AM with a hotel pick-up in Saigon. You'll head to Cu Chi, a 1.5-hour bus journey. Upon arrival at 9:30 AM, you'll get an introduction and watch a video about tunnel construction and wartime strategies. The highlight is exploring the tunnels with various facilities. Afterward, enjoy special tea and cassava, the guerilla's food. You can relax or try shooting a real gun. The trip ends at 3:00 PM as you return to Saigon.

What to expect

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. 

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

What's included

  • Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned bus, car, van, or boat
  • English, Korean, or Chinese-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to Cu Chi Tunnels or standard admission
  • Mineral water
  • Lunch
  • Light snacks on board
  • Small gift
  • Tax
  • Pho with beef or chicken, fresh pho rolls, soup, dessert, beverage, and side dishes

Not included

  • Tipping the guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Other personal expenses
  • Shooting gun fee
  • Drinks and other meals not mentioned in the program

Things to note

  • Accessibility: TNK Travel offers pickup service to customers at the hotels located in the center of District 1
  • Accessibility: The pickup time may vary depending on where your hotel is located or specific pickup points
  • Restriction: We are not responsible for your lateness
  • Restriction: Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Restriction: Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat & the tour inclusion. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking

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