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Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
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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).
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City
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2 hours guided exploration at Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh site)
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English-speaking guide
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Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cassava tasting with tea
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Water bottle
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Erik
Jul, 2019Verified Partner Review
Went with my girlfriend and her parents—let me tell you, we were ALL blown away. The tunnels are smaller than I expected (I’m 6ft and almost got stuck, lol), but that made it even more real. Guide was super passionate, kept answering all my dad’s endless questions about the war and the traps. Lunch was included and honestly way better than I thought (good veggie option too). Bring a hat, it’s HOT. Couldn’t take many pics down in the tunnels, kinda glad, just focused on being there. Felt a bit crowded in the morning but by noon it thinned out. Def worth the early wakeup.
Stefan
Jul, 2019Verified Partner Review
Took my two teens and they actually paid attention—miracle. Tunnels are wild, can’t believe ppl lived down there for months. Guide was good, spoke clearly, cracked a few jokes. It was busy, but didn’t feel rushed. Weather was sticky, bring water. Only downside: the souvenir shop at the end was a bit much, but easy to ignore.Mina
Jul, 2019Verified Partner Review
Soooo interesting! Went solo and joined a group. Guide made sure no one felt left out. Learned a lot more than I thought I would, especially about how the tunnels were built. Only thing – wish we got a little more time to wander around after the main talk. But I was the only one who wanted to linger I think. If ur claustrophobic, maybe skip the smallest tunnel section. Still, totally recommend it.
Lina
Jul, 2019Verified Partner Review
This was my FAVORITE thing we did in Vietnam. Went with my bf, we both love history so felt like a must. Tunnels are tiny (he literally had to crawl haha), but the guide made it feel safe and explained everything. Met a couple from Canada, we all had a blast. The lunch after was delish—try the spring rolls!
Kumar
Jul, 2019Verified Partner Review
It was ok, not bad. The guide was v knowledgeable but sometimes hard to hear him. Bit too crowded for my liking. Tunnel part was cool but over fast. Lunch was fine. Maybe better for groups than solo travelers.
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
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Wear comfortable shoes, as the terrain is rugged, and bring sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.
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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
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The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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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
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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.
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Pickup times available are 8:30am and 1pm.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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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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