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Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour From Ho Chi Minh City in Air-Conditioned Car
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Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour From Ho Chi Minh City in Air-Conditioned Car

by TNK Travel

6 hours
Ho Chi Minh City
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6 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

The Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City are an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. This private tour lasts about six hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off within District 1 in an air-conditioned car. An English-speaking guide leads the visit. The tour begins with a 90-minute drive to the tunnels, where a documentary film explains their construction and wartime use. Visitors explore the tunnel passages, seeing living spaces such as kitchens and bedrooms, as well as hidden weapons factories, medical stations, and command centers. Next, the guide takes guests to the Ben Duoc tunnel complex. Here, concealed entrances and defensive systems are shown, demonstrating the tactics used in guerrilla warfare. Visitors are offered tea and cassava, typical wartime food. Those interested may opt to try a firearms activity for an additional fee. The tour concludes with a return drive to Ho Chi Minh City.

Highlights

Private guided tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and Ben Duoc complex
90-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh City in air-conditioned car
Watch documentary film on tunnel construction and use
Explore underground kitchens, sleeping quarters, and military sites
Taste tea and cassava typical of wartime rations
Optional firearms activity available for an extra charge

What's included

English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Mineral water and wet tissues provided
Air-conditioned private car transport
Hotel pickup and drop off in District 1 only

What's not included

Travel insurance
Personal expenses, taxes, and tips
Pickup or transfer outside District 1
Food and drinks not listed in the program

Itinerary

1

Cu Chi Tunnels

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City, followed by a 90-minute drive in a climate-controlled vehicle to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At the site, a film presents the story behind the tunnels' construction and the survival strategies of Vietnamese fighters. Visitors then explore the tunnel network, which includes living quarters like kitchens and bedrooms, as well as secret weapons factories, hospitals, and command centers.

60 min

2

Ben Duoc tunnel complex

The guide explains guerrilla warfare tactics at the Ben Duoc complex, highlighting hidden entrances and defensive features of the tunnels. Visitors are served tea and cassava, reflecting typical wartime food. Before returning to the city, guests can relax in the countryside or choose to try a firearms experience for an additional fee. The tour ends with a transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

60 min

Meeting point

***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

End point

***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area and recommended to come is a taxi or Grab. ***The meeting point address: + 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults; otherwise adult rate applies; surcharge may apply for bookings with two or more children
Infant rates apply if the infant does not occupy a seat or receive tour inclusions; inform the supplier at booking if traveling with one infant
Not wheelchair accessible
Tour not suitable for handicapped individuals or anyone with heart problems
Additional surcharge may apply for pickup outside District 1
Total
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