7-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh with Wartime Insights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Delve into Cu Chi's legendary history through a guided overview and documentary film
• 02 Explore the intricate tunnel system, including hospitals, kitchens, and weapon areas
• 03 Crawl through narrow tunnel sections to understand guerrilla wartime conditions
• 04 Taste manioc, the staple food of Cu Chi's guerrilla fighters

Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on a 7-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City and gain insight into their wartime legacy through a guided overview and documentary film. Discover the intricate tunnel complex, including weapon manufacturing areas, hospitals, and kitchens, and crawl through sections of the tunnels to better understand the conditions faced by soldiers. You'll also taste manioc, the staple food of Cu Chi's guerrilla fighters, with the option to visit the shooting range for an added adrenaline rush.

Experience crawling through the tunnels to understand the challenges faced by soldiers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cu Chi Tunnels Wartime Discovery

• Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
• Enjoy a scenic two-hour drive while learning about Cu Chi's legendary history from your tour guide.
• Upon arrival, watch a documentary film portraying the harsh realities of war in Cu Chi and setting the scene for your visit.
• Explore the intricate tunnel system, visiting key sites such as weapon manufacturing areas, hospitals, and kitchens. Experience crawling through the tunnels to understand the challenges faced by soldiers.
• Taste manioc, the staple food of Cu Chi's guerrilla fighters during the war.
• For adrenaline enthusiasts, visit the shooting range to try firing AK47s, MK16s, or machine guns as an optional activity.
• Depart the Cu Chi Tunnels and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A/C bus pick up and drop off at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center
• English-speaking tour guide
• Water on the bus
• Tunnel entry fee

What's Not Included

• Meals
• Other fees not mentioned in the tour

What to bring

• Sandals or walking shoes
• Comfortable outfit with anti-mosquito cream
• Hat
• Camera

Know before you go

• Have breakfast before the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

88 Đường Lê Lai, Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.