Private Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration: Delve into Vietnam's War History from Ho Chi Minh City

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Experience a private exploration of the Cu Chi Tunnels, delving into Vietnam’s war history from Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about guerrilla warfare and try shooting iconic weapons.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cu Chi Tunnels - Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour of the Cu Chi tunnels tour, where you will learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced, and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels. We walk past huge bomb craters - evidence of the heavy bombing campaigns in the region during the Indochina conflict, discover hidden entrances right beneath your feet, wander past tiny little chimneys in the ground that dispersed smoke from the underground kitchens, sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have survived on, and have an opportunity to venture into the tunnels and explore the complex.
You will also have a chance to visit one of lacquer factory which is running by the government to support handicaps who make lacquer handicrafts products to help those who are victim of Vietnam war.
Sơn Mài Lâm Phát- Handicapped & Handicraft - The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, notably those of the north, was a crucial factor in the rapid development of this art form.
Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes and trays may still be seen at many temples and pagodas.
In centuries the use of lacquerware was extended to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables, decorated with engraved, painted or inlaid mother-of-pearl designs.
By the 18th century important centres for lacquerware production in the north and in the south.
As part of their strategy to open up Vietnamese handicrafts to new foreign markets, the French introduced formal training programmes in lacquerware at the School of Indigenous Arts near Saigon from 1901 and in Hanoi from 1930.
Since that time lacquzerware has continued to develop into one of the mainstays of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both at home and abroad. Today’s most popular items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays and vertical blinds.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Pick up/ Drop off at hotels within district 1, Ho Chi Minh City
English Speaking Tour Guide

What's Not Included

Tipping/ Gratuities/ personal expenses

Additional Information

You will explore the Cu Chi tunnels by a private air-conditioned car or van, depending on your group’s size. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the war’s history from the Vietnamese perspective, visit villages, rubber plantations, and rice paddies using local transport. Experience life inside the tunnel system and uncover the underground world of guerrilla warfare in the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels. Gain insight into the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietcong as you walk through the jungle in the tunnel area. You’ll also have the chance to crawl inside the tunnels to understand how guerrillas lived and fought. Additionally, you can try tapioca or cassava root, which sustained Viet Cong fighters for years, and have the option to shoot the AK47, M16, M30, M60, Garand M1, and Carbine (at your own expense).

The remaining time is allotted for the travel time
Using riffles is only applicable to those of legal age which is over than 18 years old
Everyone can join this tour

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.

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Jul 18, 2024

Cu Chi Tunnels - Great tour of CuChi. One of the highlights of my Vietnam trip. Luc was an excellent guide. Very attentive and helpful. The car journey was also lovely.