Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnel Tour with war veteran interaction

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Understand Vietnam’s incredible wartime history with the help of your local guide.
Listen to first-hand stories of the war and the Cu Chi Tunnels from a Vietnamese war veteran.
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
See replicas of booby traps, sleeping quarters, and barracks at the Ben Dinh Tunnel.
Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option

Options

Private Tour

Entrance fees Included: Hotel pickup included
Pickup included

Small Group Tour Hotel Pickup

Includes hotel pick up: Excludes Entrance fees
Pickup included

What's included

Entrance Fees (for Private Tour Only)
Drinking Water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English-speaking Guide
War Veteran Interaction
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (If option selected)

Meals
Personal Expenses
Cu Chi Tunnels

What to expect

Cu Chi Tunnels
4h 30m · Admission ticket not included

We’ll start with a pick-up from your accommodations before heading to the Ben Dinh tunnel entrance. This entrance was used extensively during the 1968 Tet Offensive by the Vietnamese Congress. Today you’ll find replicas of booby traps, sleeping quarters, and barracks to give you a glimpse of the reality during the war.

We’ll also meet a war veteran who will act as our guide, giving detailed stories and explanations of the Cu Chi Tunnels that were dug by the Vietnamese as a way to protect themselves from the American offense. The tunnels are a large network of underground tunnels that were built during the war against the French. It was used not only as a means to hide but also to communicate with other soldiers.

We’ll explore the labyrinth of tunnels, learning about the history and importance of this site while viewing and exploring the underground passages.

The total tour duration already includes travel time.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Central Market Le Lai
Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding with the tour. Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

End point

Central Market Le Lai
Kindly be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding with the tour. Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Pickup details

Free pick-up Area: District 1 except for Tan Dinh Ward & Da Kao Ward, and District 3, only in Vo Thi Sau Ward & 6th Ward.
Kindly be at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting/pick up time. The tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop.
Look for a guide wearing a TripGuru shirt or holding a TripGuru sign.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: Our beloved Vietnamese war veteran may skip some tour days to rest and recharge due to old age and health issues. The family of Phan Thi Kim Phuc, known as Napalm Girl, will fill his shoes when he is unavailable. Be awe-inspired by their testimonies about Phuc surviving a napalm bomb attack where she was famously photographed fleeing her village naked at nine years old – arguably one of the crucial moments captured during the Vietnam War.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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