7-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with River Lunch

7 Hours Round trip from Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the vast underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • 02 Crawl through the tunnels for a firsthand look at wartime life
  • 03 Visit bomb craters, the underground kitchen, and the Museum of Self-made Weapons
  • 04 Watch a wartime documentary and explore trap doors and underground rooms
  • 05 Enjoy lunch by the river at Ben Duoc Restaurant
  • 06 Taste the local tapioca recipe before returning to Ho Chi Minh City

Step into Vietnam's wartime history on a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network about 55 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore key areas such as the Hoang Cam Stove, bomb craters, trap doors, underground rooms, and museums showcasing self-made weapons, while gaining a moving look at the Vietnam War. Enjoy lunch by the river at Ben Duoc Restaurant, watch a wartime documentary, and finish with a taste of local tapioca before returning to the city.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cu Chi Tunnels and Wartime History Journey

9:00 After breakfast, depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels - a vast underground network about 55 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City.

Just a two-hour drive from Saigon, they are now a major tourist site, offering a moving look at the Vietnam War.

  • Crawl through the tunnels

  • See the Gun Area and watch a documentary in the Movie Theatre Room

  • Visit bomb craters, the underground kitchen, and the Museum of Self-made Weapons

  • Tour the Garment-factory Ammunition & Souvenir shops

  • Explore Hoang Cam Stove, the tunnel system's food supply area

On the way, city views gradually shift to peaceful rural scenery with rice fields and greenery.

12:00 Lunch at Ben Duoc Restaurant by the river.

After lunch, watch a wartime film, explore trap doors and underground rooms, then visit the craters and museums.

You can also try firing an M-15, AK-47, and a carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (if available).

16:00 Savor the local tapioca recipe before the comfortable ride to Ho Chi Minh City.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch

  • Mineral water

  • English-speaking tour guides

  • Travel insurance

  • All entrance fees

  • Vietnamese gift

  • Photo/video of the trip

  • Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • International flights to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Visa fees and requirements

  • Personal expenses and drinks during meals

  • Tips for the tour guide and driver: $10 per guest per day

  • Meals and beverages not stated in the deal offer

  • Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation

What to bring

  • Original passport

  • Valid entry visa or visa exemption documents

  • Printed e-visa, if applicable

  • Valid identification document

Know before you go

  • Australian passport holders can apply online for a single-entry e-visa, valid for up to 90 days.

  • Please print your e-visa and present it at check-in. Keep the printed e-visa with you during your trip in Vietnam.

  • The tour includes crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels.

  • Surcharge applies for D-Car/KIA Carnival and bigger groups.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City - pick-up at 9:00 AM
Tour start
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

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