Discover the Secrets of Cu Chi Tunnels on a Half-Day Tour

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The tunnel door actually moves through the Cu Chi tunnels
Cu chi tunnels half day cave
the reality for visitors when visiting Cu Chi places
Experience the door to the Cu Chi tunnels

Discover the Secrets of Cu Chi Tunnels on a Half-Day Tour

Duration: 1 Days

Start:   Ho Chi Minh
End:   Ho Chi Minh

Places: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel - Ho Chi Minh

Versatile: Small Group

us $34 /pax

Trip overview

Experience the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels on a thrilling half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the underground world that played a crucial role in Vietnam’s guerilla warfare during the Vietnam War. Explore the network of tunnels, hear captivating stories from your knowledgeable guide, and gain insights into the resilience and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese people. Witness remnants of the war and learn about the traps used to thwart American soldiers. Immerse yourself in history and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s past on this unforgettable tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Highlights

  • Explore the vast network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War
  • Learn about life in Vietnam during the wartime and see bomb craters and tank remains
  • Great value tour with hotel pick-up, entrance fees, and round-trip transport included
  • Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience

Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and after leaving Ho Chi Minh City, we drive about 1,5 hours through the pleasant countryside before arriving at Ben Đình tunnels, Cu Chi. We may stop along the way for refreshments and a toilet.

Upon arrival, you’ll watch a brief of propaganda video, which explains how the tunnels were used to successfully defeat American military forces in combat.

The tour continues and the guide explains some traps that were placed in the jungles of Vietnam to either maim American soldiers or create panic amongst the ranks.

From here, you can enter one of the tunnel entrances and crawl through the tunnels is a real experience to imagine how people could live there for an extended period!

There is a shooting range where you can try to fire an automatic or semi-automatic weapon for a fee (this fee is not included)

Take some rest at the end for a taste of Cu Chi boiled tapioca and thinking what humans are capable of when having to defend their home.

We drive back to Ho Chi Minh city. At the end of your morning tour, you will have 2 options:

Option 1: Drop you back to the pick-up point.

Option 2: We can take you to a local restaurant in the city center, where you can enjoy a complimentary Vietnamese three-course lunch, and then make your own leisurely way back to your place.

More information

  • Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • We pick up guests at several hotels, please be ready at your hotel lobby, and we’ll come to your door as soon as we can.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Infant seats available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Only one under-five free admission per family

Notes

  • Lunch option is only applied for morning tour with extra fee
  • Please inform your choice to our tour-guide in advance.
  • Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan

Cancellation Policy

  • The reservation can be modified up to 2 days before your travel dates.
  • Free cancellation up to 2 days before travel dates.
  • Full payment is due at the time of booking and can be settled by credit card. If canceled according to the cancellation policy, refunds will be made to your bank account. It may take 5-10 business days for the refund to appear in your account.

Term And Condition

Travel with Sun Getaways Travel, you can easy to:

  • Extend and adjust your trip in a convert way.
  • Extend their stay to other places around Vietnam such as Nha Trang. Phu Quoc, Da Lat, ect.
  • Upgrade to 4 or 5 stars accommodation
  • Upgrade to small group or private tours

IMPORTANT:

Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.

Wheelchair accessible staterooms are available on request and subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.

Price Includes

  • Sharing Air-conditional minivan transfer
  • Vietnamese English-speaking guide
  • All admission fees
  • Drinking water (01 bottle of 500ml/Person)
  • Local taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in District 1)

Price Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals
  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
  • Travel insurance

Surcharge

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