Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

6 h
Small Group
Half Day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
The tunnels of Cu Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War .

The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the growing American military effort.

Morning guide pick you up at your hotel at 08:30am traveling to the tunnels about 90 minutes. The network stretches 250km long underground dug out,You will visit a short distance of the real tunnels network underground and get down into the tunnels, crawling around in the safer parts of the tunnels system.

Afternoon, drive back to Saigon around 15:00.
Included
  • Hotel pickup in backpacker area or only hotel selected in district 1.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Parking Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • This activity is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Appreciate the local customs.
  • Ensure safety of participants
  • Help each other when joining the program.
  • Bring essential luggage, do not bring expensive jewelry
  • Please be on time and don’t break the rules.
  • Pick-up is available from the backpacker area and following streets of Ho Chi Minh City: De Tham, Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao, Do Quang Dau, Cong Quynh, Le Lai, Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Thu Khoa Huan, Le Anh Xuan, Bui Thi Xuan, Ky Con, Le Loi, Ham Nghi, Nguyen Hue, Ton That Tung, Thi Sach, Le Thi Hong Gam. If you are not staying in any of these areas, please make your way to the meeting point at: 28/1 Bui Vien st, Pham Ngu Lao ward, Dist.1, Ho chi minh city.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70%
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