Half Day Cu Chi Tunnels Adventure

7 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 4+Guided Operated by Authentic Hanoi Travel

Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City takes you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network that played a crucial role during the Vietnam War. Located about 60 kilometers from the city center, the tunnels served as strategic military bases and shelters for Vietnamese soldiers, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience required to survive intense conflict. Along the way, you’ll pass through peaceful countryside scenes that contrast sharply with the wartime history of Cu Chi, known as a “free target zone” that endured heavy bombardment. With an English-speaking guide and comfortable air-conditioned transport, this experience offers a detailed look at the wartime conditions and the determination of those who lived and fought here, making it suitable for travelers interested in history and military heritage.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up and Drop off at selected hotels in Central District 1 only.

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • If you are located outside District 1, pick-up and drop-off will incur an additional charge of 10$
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

Cu Chi tunnels.

From District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, the center of the city, our car and guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby and begin the journey to explore the Cu Chi tunnels.

We kick off at 7

We kick off at 7:30 AM with a pickup from your hotel, heading towards Cu Chi Tunnels, situated 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Known as a heroic district for its pivotal role in the Vietnam War against America, Cu Chi boasts a legendary tunnel system spanning over 220 km, drawing visitors from both Vietnam and beyond.

The Cu Chi Tunnels, a prominent feature of Ho Chi Minh City's underground network, served as strategic military bases in the Vietnam War, offering shelter and operational advantages against American forces.

En route to Cu Chi, you'll witness the serene beauty of the local countryside, where scenes of ducks and buffaloes leisurely bathing in the river paint a tranquil picture. It's a stark contrast to the wartime era, where Cu Chi endured extensive devastation from landmines and bombs in its erstwhile status as a "free target zone."

Stop 3

From Cu Chi tunnel our car will transfer you back your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city then finish your trip.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions Our driver will pick up all guest at lobby hotel in district 1 for your trip.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start