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Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: Explore Underground Military Base
4.3
16 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels like never before on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the underground military base, crawl through tunnels, and even try firing rounds from a war-era weapon. Don’t miss this fascinating firsthand experience!
Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels like never before on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the underground military base, crawl through tunnels, and even try firing rounds from a war-era weapon. Don’t miss this fascinating firsthand experience!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cu Chi Tunnels - The Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive subterranean network spanning over 250 kilometers, stand as one of the most iconic and historically significant elements of the Vietnam War. Initially constructed in 1948 to aid the Viet Minh in their struggle against the French for sovereignty, the tunnel complex expanded over the subsequent 25…
- Cu Chi Tunnels - The Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive subterranean network spanning over 250 kilometers, stand as one of the most iconic and historically significant elements of the Vietnam War. Initially constructed in 1948 to aid the Viet Minh in their struggle against the French for sovereignty, the tunnel complex expanded over the subsequent 25 years into a sprawling underground metropolis complete with living quarters, cooking facilities, storage areas, munitions factories, medical facilities, and command posts. The tunnels were capable of accommodating thousands of inhabitants who spent years living predominantly beneath the earth’s surface, conducting everyday activities such as weddings and child-rearing. During the conflict with America, the Cu Chi region was declared a free fire zone, leading to intense bombardment and shelling. In 1988, two portions of the tunnel system were made accessible to the public. Visitors today can seize the opportunity to explore this remarkable and enlightening attraction.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Included entrance fees
- Travel insurance provided
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking guides (other languages available with surcharge)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Included entrance fees
- Travel insurance provided
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking guides (other languages available with surcharge)
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tipping for local guides
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tipping for local guides
Additional Information
The Cu Chi Tunnels are internationally recognized, yet their interior remains an enigma to many. Join us on a tunnel exploration for an insightful firsthand encounter.
Key Attractions:
- Discover the subterranean military stronghold and gain insights into the grueling lifestyle of the Vietnamese communists
- Try navigating through sections of the tunnels…
The Cu Chi Tunnels are internationally recognized, yet their interior remains an enigma to many. Join us on a tunnel exploration for an insightful firsthand encounter.
Key Attractions:
- Discover the subterranean military stronghold and gain insights into the grueling lifestyle of the Vietnamese communists
- Try navigating through sections of the tunnels for an authentic understanding of subterranean existence
- Avail the opportunity to discharge ammunition from historical weapons like the M16 or AK47 at our adjacent shooting area (participation is voluntary; additional charges apply for the shooting area)
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
- there is an opportunity for you to fire off rounds from a war era M16 or AK47 at the nearby firing range. (This activity is optional; fees for firing range are not included).
Location
Cu Chi Tunnels
Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(16 Ratings)
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Maddiemo214va
Jan 17, 2024
Outstanding experience - would recommend! - Mr Bau was an outstanding tour guide, his passion & extensive knowledge of the background of Chu Chi was top drawer. This tour taught us so much about the tunnels as well allowing us to immerse ourselves in history of it all. In our tour it was only us on it which meant we were able to get more information from Mr Bau & were able to ask more questions then the bigger groups we saw. A super experience, a must do.
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Jared_l
Feb 13, 2023
Incredible Experience - The tour was amazing, highly recommend. The traps, tunnels and rooms are all kept in incredible condition. Also the shooting range is a must do.
The tour guide was excellent, spoke perfect english and answered all my questions with detailed knowledge.
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Ashley_b
Feb 21, 2018
I recommend the morning tour, as... - <p>I recommend the morning tour, as it's a bit cooler/less busy. Our guide was SUPER knowledgeable and gave us a history less enroute to the tunnels which was needed in my case, as I admit I don't know much about the Vietnam war. The tunnels are very cool, and we made a stop at a factory that employs disabled people and were able to buy some souvenirs. The van was cool and air conditioned. Everything was great and as expected!</p>
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Haya
Sep 4, 2017
Great tour, just enough time to get... - <p>Great tour, just enough time to get through the tunnels and spend time shooting machine guns at the end optional and extra fee. The guide had great insight to the tunnels and had a great personality.</p>
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Dan
Feb 28, 2017
A must see in Siagon. Guide was very... - <p>A must see in Siagon. Guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly.</p>
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Lucas
Oct 12, 2016
Tour was great! Tour guide was even... - <p>Tour was great! Tour guide was even better! Highly recommended</p>
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Iriscass
Oct 5, 2016
So interesting and thoroughly worth... - <p>So interesting and thoroughly worth doing. Tour guide was excellent.</p>
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Capricornmum
Sep 19, 2018
Good experience - My Husband enjoyed the tour and to get to experience a little of what the Vietnam war did to the country. The guide was knowledgeable and was picked up on time. I to also believe that it was over priced but heck my husband enjoyed it
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Devoke
Jan 21, 2017
Good trip and informative guide . It's... - <p>Good trip and informative guide . It's just the traffic that spoils it.</p>
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Prachinanda
Jan 8, 2018
Very disappointing... - The tour is very overpriced for what it offers. The pick-up was on time and the van was comfortable. The agency is easy to communicate with and quick to respond.
Our guide, however, was unenthusiastic and very brief with his information. Other tour guides seem to explain a lot more and a lot better. What was most disappointing and unacceptable was we were not informed that there was an option to do a 150m tunnel crawl. Our guide told us only about the 20m and 40m crawls. We learned about what we missed only on our return from other tourists with SERIOUS DISAPPOINTMENT.
The on ground staff is very attentive and it is them who do the crawl with you and not your guide, they are also there throughout to show you around and explain things which makes one question the need for a guided tour at all. All you really need is a driver and van. The entry fee is barely 15% of the tour cost making this expense seem unnecessary given we were a group of 7.
We did the AK47 shooting at our own expense which was a unique experience.
This tour is priced above average and hence one expects high quality standards which it does not deliver.
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