Cu Chi Tunnels Day Trip: Vietnam War Underground Network with Hotel Pickup in Ho Chi Minh City
by Vietnam Travel Group Co., LTD
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This day trip takes about eight to nine hours and focuses on the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City. The tour starts with hotel pickup in District 1 and District 3, followed by a drive to the Cu Chi countryside. Along the way, the minivan passes rice paddies and local roadside stands, showing rural Vietnam outside the city. At the tunnels, visitors explore the 155-mile underground network used by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War. The guide explains the tunnel system’s layout, which included living quarters, meeting rooms, kitchens, and medical areas. A short documentary shows life inside the tunnels, and guests can see bomb craters and exhibits of handmade weapons. Adults 18 and older may opt to use the on-site shooting range to fire M-15, AK-47, and carbine rifles for an additional fee. After the tunnels, the tour stops at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant where guests may buy local dishes at their own expense. The trip concludes with a return ride to the city, ending between mid-afternoon and early evening depending on the departure time. Included are entrance fees, air-conditioned roundtrip transport from selected hotels, cool towels, mineral water, and an English-speaking guide. Lunch is included only with the limousine option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
Pickup times depend on district and tour session. Morning pickups in District 1 occur between 7:00 and 7:45 AM, and in District 3 between 7:45 and 8:00 AM. Afternoon pickups in District 1 are from 12:15 to 12:30 PM, and in District 3 from 12:45 to 13:00 PM. Regular group tours do not provide pickup in District 3 or in Ben Nghe Ward, Nguyen Hue Street, Da Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward, Tan Binh, or Binh Thanh District; guests from these areas must meet at a designated point. Luxury and limousine tours include pickup in District 3 and drop-off at Ben Thanh Market or the Vietnam Travel Group office at 55 Do Quang Dau Street, Phạm Ngũ Lão Ward, District 1.
Drive to Cu Chi Countryside
Guests leave Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi District, traveling about 45 minutes through the countryside. Along the way, the route passes rice paddies, roadside stalls, and rural scenery. The tour includes a visit to the 155-mile (250 km) underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War, and a military-style shooting range experience.
45 min
Cu Chi Tunnels
Visitors spend about two hours exploring the 155-mile underground tunnel system used by Viet Cong fighters. The guide explains the tunnels' features including hidden entrances, meeting rooms, sleeping quarters, field hospitals, and the Hoang Cam smokeless kitchen. The soil above the tunnels is about 3 to 4 meters thick, strong enough to withstand tank weight and bombing. A wartime documentary shows daily life underground. Guests see bomb craters, a handmade weapons museum, and souvenir shops. Adults 18 and older may choose to visit the National Defense Sports Shooting Range, where they can fire M-15, AK-47, and carbine rifles for an additional fee.
120 min
SOL Cu Chi Restaurant
After exploring the tunnels, the tour stops at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant for about 45 minutes. Guests may relax and purchase local dishes in a countryside setting. Meals here are not included in the tour price.
45 min
Ho Chi Minh City
The tour ends with transportation back to Ho Chi Minh City following the same drop-off arrangements as pickup. Return times vary depending on morning or afternoon departure and traffic conditions, typically arriving between 3:00 and 3:30 PM for morning tours or 7:30 and 8:00 PM for afternoon tours. Guests must inform the operator about flight schedules in advance.
Meeting point
Meetting point : VietNam Travel Group Time going from this address : 7:15-7:30 AM in the morning Time going from this address : 12:30-12:45 PM
End point
Meetting point : VietNam Travel Group Time going from this address : 7:15-7:30 AM in the morning Time going from this address : 12:30-12:45 PM
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cu Chi Tunnels Day Trip: Vietnam War Underground Network with Hotel Pickup in Ho Chi Minh City
by Vietnam Travel Group Co., LTD
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$27.98Overview
This day trip takes about eight to nine hours and focuses on the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City. The tour starts with hotel pickup in District 1 and District 3, followed by a drive to the Cu Chi countryside. Along the way, the minivan passes rice paddies and local roadside stands, showing rural Vietnam outside the city. At the tunnels, visitors explore the 155-mile underground network used by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War. The guide explains the tunnel system’s layout, which included living quarters, meeting rooms, kitchens, and medical areas. A short documentary shows life inside the tunnels, and guests can see bomb craters and exhibits of handmade weapons. Adults 18 and older may opt to use the on-site shooting range to fire M-15, AK-47, and carbine rifles for an additional fee. After the tunnels, the tour stops at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant where guests may buy local dishes at their own expense. The trip concludes with a return ride to the city, ending between mid-afternoon and early evening depending on the departure time. Included are entrance fees, air-conditioned roundtrip transport from selected hotels, cool towels, mineral water, and an English-speaking guide. Lunch is included only with the limousine option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
Pickup times depend on district and tour session. Morning pickups in District 1 occur between 7:00 and 7:45 AM, and in District 3 between 7:45 and 8:00 AM. Afternoon pickups in District 1 are from 12:15 to 12:30 PM, and in District 3 from 12:45 to 13:00 PM. Regular group tours do not provide pickup in District 3 or in Ben Nghe Ward, Nguyen Hue Street, Da Kao Ward, Tan Dinh Ward, Tan Binh, or Binh Thanh District; guests from these areas must meet at a designated point. Luxury and limousine tours include pickup in District 3 and drop-off at Ben Thanh Market or the Vietnam Travel Group office at 55 Do Quang Dau Street, Phạm Ngũ Lão Ward, District 1.
Drive to Cu Chi Countryside
Guests leave Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi District, traveling about 45 minutes through the countryside. Along the way, the route passes rice paddies, roadside stalls, and rural scenery. The tour includes a visit to the 155-mile (250 km) underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War, and a military-style shooting range experience.
45 min
Cu Chi Tunnels
Visitors spend about two hours exploring the 155-mile underground tunnel system used by Viet Cong fighters. The guide explains the tunnels' features including hidden entrances, meeting rooms, sleeping quarters, field hospitals, and the Hoang Cam smokeless kitchen. The soil above the tunnels is about 3 to 4 meters thick, strong enough to withstand tank weight and bombing. A wartime documentary shows daily life underground. Guests see bomb craters, a handmade weapons museum, and souvenir shops. Adults 18 and older may choose to visit the National Defense Sports Shooting Range, where they can fire M-15, AK-47, and carbine rifles for an additional fee.
120 min
SOL Cu Chi Restaurant
After exploring the tunnels, the tour stops at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant for about 45 minutes. Guests may relax and purchase local dishes in a countryside setting. Meals here are not included in the tour price.
45 min
Ho Chi Minh City
The tour ends with transportation back to Ho Chi Minh City following the same drop-off arrangements as pickup. Return times vary depending on morning or afternoon departure and traffic conditions, typically arriving between 3:00 and 3:30 PM for morning tours or 7:30 and 8:00 PM for afternoon tours. Guests must inform the operator about flight schedules in advance.
Meeting point
Meetting point : VietNam Travel Group Time going from this address : 7:15-7:30 AM in the morning Time going from this address : 12:30-12:45 PM
End point
Meetting point : VietNam Travel Group Time going from this address : 7:15-7:30 AM in the morning Time going from this address : 12:30-12:45 PM
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.