Private Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration6h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Travel in style on a 1.5-hour Jeep ride from Saigon to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Gain fascinating insights into the life of VC soldiers and the construction of this extraordinary 250 km underground network that played a decisive role in the Vietnam War. Discover how the Vietnamese endured extreme conditions and developed strategies that led to victory.

Tour Highlights:
-Crawl through authentic underground tunnels and experience life as a VC soldier.
-Enjoy local tea and cassava—the wartime staple of Vietnamese fighters.
-Try your hand at traditional rice paper making (subject to local availability).
-This half-day adventure is perfect for history lovers, adventure seekers, and curious travelers wanting an authentic look into Vietnam’s past.

What's included

  • 1 light meal
  • 01 water per pax
  • Fuel
  • Entrance fees and tickets
  • Jeep car
  • Tips for driver and guide
  • All personal expenses not mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    08.00 - 10.00: Cu Chi tunnel is one of the most popular historical sites that you could
    do not miss it when in HCMC. Our Saigon Jeep Adventure team picks you up and heads directly to the site for 1.5 hours on the road.
  2. Cu Chi Tunnels
    2h · Admission ticket included
    10.00 - 12.00: Visiting this site, you can make your mind full knowledge to answer many questions such as: What were VC soldiers? How 250km of Cu Chi tunnel were created and which was important for this system during the war period? How did Vietnamese people in the very hard conditions of life and weak weapons could survive and win against Americans? Which tactics were used by two opposite militaries to fight?
    Also, the most interesting activity is that you have a chance to navigate in authentic tunnels like real VC soldiers.
  3. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h
    12.00 - 13.00: Local tea and cassava - sustained VC fighters for years in the past – is for your appetite. Then, lunch at a local restaurant is included.
  4. 1h
    13.00 - 14.00: Experience yourself making the rice paper – one of the traditional ingredients in Vietnamese cuisine (optional and depends on the working time of local people).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up at hotel in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City which includes street names: Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao, Le Lai, Le Loi, Le Thanh Ton, Pham Hong Thai, Cong Quynh, Dong Khoi, Bui Thi Xuan, Nguyen An Ninh, Thu Khoa Huan. Our guide will be waiting for you at your hotel and wearing T-shirt with our logo.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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