Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Tour
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.
Tour highlights
You will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
Spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
There are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war.
You can also try shooting some types of guns that were used during the Vietnam War with extra fee.
Quotation:
- Group tour: 30USD/Person
- Private tour: Kindly contact for best quotation
Tour detail & policy
Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (optional - not included). Return to Saigon. End trip.
Inclusion
- SIC transfer as per program, pick up and transfer (centrally located hotel in Dist1 , HCMC)
- English speaking guide
- All entrance fees.
Exclusion: Other meals not mentioned in the program; Personal expenses; Travel insurance; Tax.
- Children under 3 years: No charge
- Children 3 ~ 9 yearas: 75% charge (has a private seat on the vehicle)