5-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with tea and cassava

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore extensive hand-carved underground tunnels that played a major role in Vietnam's wartime history
• 02 Watch a documentary on the tunnels' construction and the survival tactics used during the war
• 03 Discover secret hideouts, Hoang Cam smokeless stoves, and dangerous booby traps inside the Cu Chi Tunnels
• 04 Sample tea and cassava, the guerrilla food associated with wartime survival

Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the hand-carved underground network, secret hideouts, Hoang Cam smokeless stoves, and wartime traps that reveal Vietnam's remarkable ingenuity. Watch a documentary about the tunnels' history and construction, visit a rice paper workshop, and enjoy tea and cassava once eaten by guerrilla fighters. This experience offers a fascinating look into Vietnam's wartime past.

Explore the underground tunnels with your guide, learning how they were designed to withstand bomb attacks, with three levels at 3 m, 6 m, and 12 m deep.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

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 Discovery from Ho Chi Minh City

• Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (District 1).
• Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch a documentary film about the tunnels' history and construction.
• Explore the underground tunnels with your guide, learning how they were designed to withstand bomb attacks, with three levels at 3 m, 6 m, and 12 m deep.
• Discover secret hideouts, Hoang Cam smokeless stoves, fighting bunkers, and booby traps.
• Enjoy a break with special tea and cassava, the guerrilla food during the war.
• You will also have the option to try shooting Vietnam War-era weapons such as the M16 rifle, AK-47, and M60 light machine gun at your own expense.
• Stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
• Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center of District 1
• English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fee
• Drinking water
• Cool tissue

What's Not Included

• Shooting range fees
• Tips/gratuities for the local guide
• Beverages, travel insurance, and personal expenses

Know before you go

• Please note that itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
• Customers should provide their hotel name and address in District 1 for pick-up arrangements. If your hotel is far from the center of District 1, please go to our meeting point (inform later).
• All passengers should provide a mobile phone number or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
• You have the option to try shooting Vietnam War-era weapons such as the M16 rifle, AK-47, and M60 light machine gun at your own expense.
• If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center of District 1

Tour start

Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.