Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: A Journey into Vietnam's Underground War History
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Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on a tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the underground world that played a crucial role in the American War and learn about the resilience of the Cu Chi freedom fighters.
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Central Post Office - We will meet our guide there.
  • Cu Chi Tunnels - Journey 2.5 hours west towards the Cambodian border. Before arriving at the Cu Chi tunnels, we’ll visit with some local friends and gain an insight into local life in the area, both past and present. Learn about their lives, culture, and customs and get an insight into the recent past through local eyes.

Continue on to the Cu Chi tunnels. The location of the tunnels was of significant strategic importance: they’re at the end of the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail, and within striking distance of the southern Vietnam capital.

Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, where you’ll learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced, and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels. We walk past huge bomb craters - evidence of the heavy bombing campaigns in the region during the Indochina conflict, discover hidden entrances right beneath your feet, wander past tiny little chimneys in the ground that dispersed smoke from the underground kitchens, sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have survived on, and have an opportunity to venture into the tunnels and explore the complex.

  • Ho Chi Minh City Museum - You’ll end this historical Ho Chi Minh City tour with a greater understanding of the local impacts of the conflicts of the 20th century.
What's Included
  • Explore the Cu Chi tunnels memorial park with included entrance fee
  • 2.5-hour private transportation towards the Cambodian border
  • Venture through bomb craters and uncover hidden tunnel entrances
  • Engage with a local family for a true insight into area’s life
  • Guidance from a local English-speaking guide
  • Learn about the local effects of the 20th-century conflicts
  • Receive personalized recommendations for your stay
What's Not Included
  • Other food and beverages not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960’s when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.

  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: By visiting and paying an entrance fee to Cu Chi tunnels, this tour helps preserve the local historical heritage.
Location
Sai Gon Central Post Office
Công xã Paris
Pick up at front entrance of the Central Post Office - 2 Cong Xa Paris St, District 1 (next to Notre Dame Cathedral).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Scottsd236ux
May 20, 2024
Adventures underground and back in time - Had a really great tour of the tunnels. If you can handle the tight spaces, you can crawl through 100 meters and out the other side. Win was a great guide with a lot of knowledge on the history of the area.
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Ianlq6569vn
May 18, 2024
Unforgettable Experience Exploring Cu Chi Tunnels with an Exceptional Guide - During my recent visit to Vietnam, I had the incredible opportunity to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, and it wouldn't have been the same without our exceptional tour guide, Win. From the moment we met Win, his passion for sharing the history and significance of the tunnels was evident. Win’s depth of knowledge about the intricate network of tunnels and the resilience of the Vietnamese people during the war was truly impressive. He brought the history to life with vivid storytelling, engaging anecdotes, and a genuine enthusiasm. Not only did Win provide fascinating insights into the tunnel system itself, but he also went above and beyond to ensure everyone in the group felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. His attention to detail and willingness to answer any questions made the experience even more enriching. Walking through the Cu Chi Tunnels was an eye-opening experience, and I am incredibly grateful to Win for his expertise, professionalism, and warmth. I highly recommend booking a tour with Win for anyone visiting Vietnam. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Saroltap839
May 16, 2024
What an experience! - What an experience! Mind blowing to see the amazing tunnels and way they lived! OUR tour guide Thao was incredibly knowledgable, friendly and considerate. She also took AND EDITED photos of our adventure - what more could you ask for! Thank you Thao for a fantastic experience :)
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Pamotten
May 15, 2024
What a day! - I am a study abroad coordinator and organizes for 25 universities students. Advance company was always helpful via email. When I got to Vietnam set up a WhatsApp group to communicate, and they were very helpful and answering all of my questions. On the day of the tour, we did a 7 AM to 7 PM tour, which could help been very exhausting . Our tour guides, Minh and Win educational fun. Ended up taking to separate bus tour. They told us all about the culture in HCMC we arrived to the Cu Chi Tunnels. It was fascinating that they were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. When we arrived at the Delta, we had a fabulous lunch. Five courses served my lovely ladies. Tour did not end there, we also got honey and pineapple and to see how chocolate was made. I cannot tell you what it was to let them take over for the day. The students were here for two weeks and they said this is absolutely the highlight of the trip.. I cannot recommend this company enough for their professionalism and support. I will use them every time I come back! Minh and Win so much fun and helpful. I will request them again and again. I would suggest that you bring some cash to tip the lovely people along the way. They work so hard!
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Deip2023
May 15, 2024
Cu Chi Tunnels - Had a great trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our guide Travis was awesome. He knew his Vietnamese history well, had a passion for his job, was friendly and interactive with our group. His Americanised English was perfect 👌 and funny......can highly recommend him as a guide. Dei. New Zealand.
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L8563jtsallym
May 15, 2024
Travis was a great guide for the Cu Chi tunnel tour - Travis is very informative providing history and background to the tunnels. And of the tunnels themselves. Very friendly and relaxed.
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Kathryan2016
May 14, 2024
Recommend Travis as your guide - Travis gave the best history review of the tunnels, the war, and the Vietnamese people ever! His English is superb and I enjoyed his sense of humor in an otherwise dark subject - the cu chi tunnels
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Cathyr659
May 14, 2024
Travis did a great job! - Travis did a great job explaining the history and leading us through the site. Crouching through the tunnels was quite an experience.
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Robert
May 15, 2024
A great history lesson - Learned a lot of history about the French occupation and the Vietnam war. Saw some amazing tunnels. Our guide, Travis looked after us so well and took us step by step through the history. We also got to go on the shooting range, an extra cost but what would you expect. Amazing fun shooting an AK-47, so loud when you take off the ear defenders.
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Keithbz753bc
May 14, 2024
Travis knows! - Enthusiastic guide with great English. Well informed. No propaganda. Explained the site well. Enhanced my understanding of the war.
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