Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
by Vn Bike Tour
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✓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.
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The tour’s highlight is exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network stretching over 250 kilometers. Visitors watch a documentary about the Vietnam War, then walk through enlarged sections of the tunnels where soldiers hid and lived. The guide points out command centers, kitchens, booby traps, and field hospitals. Afterward, the tour includes a snack of tapioca and tea, typical foods eaten by soldiers. Those interested can try firing an AK-47 or M16 rifle at a nearby shooting range for an extra fee. The journey starts with a drive from Ho Chi Minh City through rural areas featuring rice paddies and plantations. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and uses an air-conditioned private car with a guide speaking English. Bottled water and a light snack are included, along with pickup and drop-off in central Saigon. The trip concludes with the return to Ho Chi Minh City, offering time to reflect on the tunnels’ role in Vietnam’s history and the surrounding countryside’s calm contrast.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
The tour departs from Ho Chi Minh City, traveling through the countryside where visitors see rice fields, rubber plantations, and traditional villages before arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Ben Dinh Tunnels
At Ben Dinh, guests watch a short documentary about the Vietnam War. They then explore the tunnel system with a guide, visiting hidden entrances, command centers, kitchens, field hospitals, weapon workshops, and booby traps. Participants can crawl through an enlarged section of tunnels to experience the conditions soldiers faced. A tasting of cassava and tea is served. An optional shooting range nearby allows firing an AK-47 or M16 rifle for an additional cost.
120 min
Ho Chi Minh City
Return comfortably to Ho Chi Minh City with a deeper appreciation of Vietnam's history, culture, and countryside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
by Vn Bike Tour
Choose from 3 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.$40Overview
The tour’s highlight is exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network stretching over 250 kilometers. Visitors watch a documentary about the Vietnam War, then walk through enlarged sections of the tunnels where soldiers hid and lived. The guide points out command centers, kitchens, booby traps, and field hospitals. Afterward, the tour includes a snack of tapioca and tea, typical foods eaten by soldiers. Those interested can try firing an AK-47 or M16 rifle at a nearby shooting range for an extra fee. The journey starts with a drive from Ho Chi Minh City through rural areas featuring rice paddies and plantations. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and uses an air-conditioned private car with a guide speaking English. Bottled water and a light snack are included, along with pickup and drop-off in central Saigon. The trip concludes with the return to Ho Chi Minh City, offering time to reflect on the tunnels’ role in Vietnam’s history and the surrounding countryside’s calm contrast.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
The tour departs from Ho Chi Minh City, traveling through the countryside where visitors see rice fields, rubber plantations, and traditional villages before arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Ben Dinh Tunnels
At Ben Dinh, guests watch a short documentary about the Vietnam War. They then explore the tunnel system with a guide, visiting hidden entrances, command centers, kitchens, field hospitals, weapon workshops, and booby traps. Participants can crawl through an enlarged section of tunnels to experience the conditions soldiers faced. A tasting of cassava and tea is served. An optional shooting range nearby allows firing an AK-47 or M16 rifle for an additional cost.
120 min
Ho Chi Minh City
Return comfortably to Ho Chi Minh City with a deeper appreciation of Vietnam's history, culture, and countryside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.