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CU CHI TUNNEL HALF DAY

Description: Step back in time to explore one of Vietnam’s most fascinating historical sites — the Cu Chi Tunnels. This half-day small-group tour (maximum 12 travelers) offers a perfect blend of history, adventure, and education. Discover how Vietnamese soldiers lived, fought, and survived underground during the war. Crawl through real tunnels, try war-time cassava and tea, and gain a deep insight into the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people. Perfect for inbound travelers looking for a compact yet immersive cultural experience.

Overview

Highlights:

  1. Explore the Legendary Cu Chi Tunnels: A 200-km underground labyrinth used during the Vietnam War.
  2. Watch a Historical Documentary: Learn how the tunnels were constructed and used for survival.
  3. Visit Underground Living Quarters: See kitchens, storage rooms, hospitals, and bunkers.
  4. Experience Trapdoors & Defense Systems: Learn about the soldiers’ strategies during wartime.
  5. Taste War-time Cassava & Tea: Enjoy a traditional snack of the Vietnamese guerrillas.
  6. Optional Shooting Range Experience: Try your hand at firing authentic war weapons (extra cost).


Itinerary

 

Itinerary:

Morning Option – Historical & Cultural Highlights

07:30 – 08:00: Pick-up at hotels in District 1.

  1. Drive 1.5 hours through rural southern countryside to Cu Chi.
  2. Watch a short documentary about the tunnels’ history.
  3. Explore the tunnel network: living quarters, weapon factories, field hospitals, and hidden trapdoors.
  4. Try cassava & hot tea – the staple diet of wartime soldiers.
  5. Optional: Shooting range experience (extra cost)

15:00: Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon Option 

12:30 – 13:00: Pick-up at hotels in District 1.

  1. Drive 1.5 hours through rural southern countryside to Cu Chi.
  2. Watch a short documentary about the tunnels’ history.
  3. Explore the tunnel network: living quarters, weapon factories, field hospitals, and hidden trapdoors.
  4. Try cassava & hot tea – the staple diet of wartime soldiers.
  5. Optional: Shooting range experience (extra cost)

19:00 – Return to hotel or meeting point. End of tour.


Inclusions & Notes

Included:

  1. 16-seat air-conditioned minivan
  2. English-speaking guide
  3. Entrance fees
  4. 1 bottle of mineral water per person

Not Included:

  1. Travel insurance
  2. Meals & drinks not mentioned
  3. Tips & personal expenses
  4. Shooting range fees (optional)


 Policies

  1. Daily departure.
  2. Pick-up service: Hotels in District 1 (except Sai Gon Ward & Tan Dinh Ward). Guests outside District 1 must meet at the meeting point (112 Tran Hung Dao St., Ben Thanh Ward) by 08:00 (morning option) or 12:30 (afternoon option).
  3. Children Policy:
  4. Under 3 years: Free of charge (sharing with parents).
  5. 4–9 years: 75% of adult rate (sharing with parents).
  6. Above 9 years: Adult rate applies.
  7. Max. 1 free child per 2 paying adults; extra children pay full rate.
  8. Cancellation Policy: Less than 24 hours before departure → 100% charge.

Why Choose This Tour?

  1. Compact yet complete historical experience in half a day.
  2. Small group comfort – personalized attention & professional guide.
  3. Ideal for inbound travelers who want to explore Vietnam’s war history authentically.


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$30 / adult

Child (2–under 5 yrs): $23 (75%)

Valid: 2026-10-06, 2027-12-31
$30 / adult · Child $23

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