Cu Chi Tunnel
Visit a decade-old tunnel complex—Cu Chi Tunnels, that were dug during the Vietnam War as a way to move undetected and launch surprise attacks. Experience the tight squeeze firsthand by crawling through the tunnels and get a glimpse of the Vietnam wartime history.
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Take a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City and multiple pick-up times.
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Explore the Ben Dinh site, featuring original tunnel segments, hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relics.
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Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and learn about guerrilla tactics from your English-speaking guide.
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Try boiled cassava and Vietnamese tea—simple staples that sustained soldiers during the war.
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Choose from a value-friendly big group tour or a small group experience with fewer people and more guide interaction (up to 25 or 12 guests, respectively).
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Take a guided half-day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City and multiple pick-up times.
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Explore the Ben Dinh site, featuring original tunnel segments, hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relics.
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Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and learn about guerrilla tactics from your English-speaking guide.
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Try boiled cassava and Vietnamese tea—simple staples that sustained soldiers during the war.
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Choose from a value-friendly big group tour or a small group experience with fewer people and more guide interaction (up to 25 or 12 guests, respectively).
20% off
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Spend half a day exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels with your own private group, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and get round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City with multiple pick-up times.
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You’ll spend around 2 hours on-site navigating original tunnel sections, booby traps, hidden entrances, and underground shelters used during the Vietnam War.
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Learn how the Viet Cong built and lived in this extensive underground network to resist American forces.
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Enjoy a traditional cassava tasting with tea—a wartime staple that sustained fighters underground.
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You can also visit the on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh, where you can try firing historical weapons (optional, at an additional cost).
More details
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Spend half a day exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels with your own private group, accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and get round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City with multiple pick-up times.
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You’ll spend around 2 hours on-site navigating original tunnel sections, booby traps, hidden entrances, and underground shelters used during the Vietnam War.
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Learn how the Viet Cong built and lived in this extensive underground network to resist American forces.
-
Enjoy a traditional cassava tasting with tea—a wartime staple that sustained fighters underground.
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You can also visit the on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh, where you can try firing historical weapons (optional, at an additional cost).
24% off
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Experience Vietnam’s past and present on a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and the Mekong Delta, with hotel transfers and expert guidance.
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Learn about wartime survival as you explore underground tunnels and see live demonstrations of booby traps, followed by cassava and tea tasting.
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Cruise the Tien River on motorized and rowing boats, visiting local workshops, tropical orchards, and villages along the way.
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Enjoy a live Vietnamese folk music performance and a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant.
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Choose between a shared tour (up to 12 guests) or a private one for a more exclusive, flexible experience.
More details
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Experience Vietnam’s past and present on a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and the Mekong Delta, with hotel transfers and expert guidance.
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Learn about wartime survival as you explore underground tunnels and see live demonstrations of booby traps, followed by cassava and tea tasting.
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Cruise the Tien River on motorized and rowing boats, visiting local workshops, tropical orchards, and villages along the way.
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Enjoy a live Vietnamese folk music performance and a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant.
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Choose between a shared tour (up to 12 guests) or a private one for a more exclusive, flexible experience.
41% off
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Take a full-day guided tour with hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City, covering the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and top city landmarks.
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Pickup is between 7:30am – 8am; the tour runs for approx. 9 hours, with about 2 hours spent exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Visit Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum—all included with entry.
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Crawl through preserved tunnel sections at Cu Chi, and see wartime bunkers, field hospitals, trapdoors, and survival setups.
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Choose between a shared group tour (up to 12 guests) or a private group tour, with Vietnamese lunch available on private options.
More details
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Take a full-day guided tour with hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City, covering the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site) and top city landmarks.
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Pickup is between 7:30am – 8am; the tour runs for approx. 9 hours, with about 2 hours spent exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Visit Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum—all included with entry.
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Crawl through preserved tunnel sections at Cu Chi, and see wartime bunkers, field hospitals, trapdoors, and survival setups.
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Choose between a shared group tour (up to 12 guests) or a private group tour, with Vietnamese lunch available on private options.
38% off
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About Cu Chi Tunnels
A highlight of any Vietnam War history collection, the Cu Chi Tunnels invite visitors to journey beneath the surface and witness the ingenuity of Vietnamese resistance. Explore interactive displays, preserved tunnels, and above-ground exhibits that bring the past to life, making it a must-visit for anyone interested in military history and cultural heritage.
The Cu Chi Tunnels stretch over 120 kilometers, forming a vast underground network used for living quarters, storage, and military operations.
During the Vietnam War, the tunnels housed entire communities, including kitchens, hospitals, and command centers.
Many tunnel entrances were cleverly camouflaged and equipped with booby traps to deter enemy soldiers.
The tunnels were dug by hand, often in challenging conditions, and expanded over decades to support guerrilla warfare.
Today, only a small section of the tunnels is open to visitors, with some passages widened for safety and accessibility.
Why visit Cu Chi Tunnels?
Plan your visit
Ben Dinh entrance
Just 30 km from Ho Chi Minh City, this entrance is popular for its easy access and well-preserved tunnels, making it ideal for quick tours. It also offers better facilities for large groups, including guided tours and local refreshments.
Opening Hours: Open daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Last Entry: Last admission is typically at 4:00pm to allow enough time for exploration.
Special Hours/Closures: The site is open year-round, but it’s recommended to check for any local holiday closures or special events before your visit. Guided tours may have specific departure times, so booking in advance is advised.
Refreshment kiosks serving snacks and beverages are available on-site.
Restrooms are available at several points throughout the site.
Limited Wi-Fi coverage is available in select areas.
Free parking is available on-site for visitors.
Surface exhibits and pathways are accessible, but tunnel interiors are not suitable for wheelchairs or those with significant mobility issues.
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