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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour - Private Group

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Visitors observing booby trap demonstration at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.

Duration

7 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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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.

    • You’ll spend around 2 hours on-site navigating original tunnel sections, booby traps, hidden entrances, and underground shelters used during the Vietnam War.

    • 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.

    • You can also visit the on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh, where you can try firing historical weapons (optional, at an additional cost).

    • Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City

    • 2 hours guided exploration at Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site)

    • English-speaking guide

    • Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels

    • Cassava tasting with tea

    • Water bottle

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Step into Vietnam’s wartime past on a private half-day guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground stronghold used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

    Getting started

    Set off from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in a private vehicle with your English-speaking guide. Enjoy a scenic 90-minute drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels site.

    What to expect

    Historical introduction

    Begin with a short documentary that traces the origins, construction, and wartime significance of the tunnels.

    Tunnel exploration

    Spend about 2 hours on-site exploring key areas—tunnel entrances, command centers, living quarters, kitchens, and escape routes.

    Life underground

    Discover how the Viet Cong survived underground with hidden wells, makeshift hospitals, and cleverly camouflaged structures designed to outsmart bombings.

    Trap demonstrations

    Witness live demonstrations of booby traps and hear compelling stories of guerrilla tactics.

    Wrapping up

    End your visit with a traditional cassava and tea tasting. You can also visit the on-site shooting range (optional, at an additional cost) before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City in your private transport

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable shoes, as the terrain is rugged, and bring sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.

    • Bring small bags or backpacks, as large items may hinder movement through the tunnels.

    What’s not allowed

    • Smoking is not allowed inside the tunnels.

    Accessibility

    • The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • This experience is not suitable for guests with mobility issues and claustrophobia as the terrain is uneven and the tunnels are very narrow.

    Additional information

    • The tour includes pickup from certain hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If your accommodation is outside the hotel pick-up area, head to the meet-up location provided.

    • Pickup times available are 8:30am and 1pm.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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