Cu Chi Tunnels Experience from Ho Chi Minh City
Description
Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960's when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.
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Itinerary
Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City to explore one of the relics from one of the most significant local historical events in recent memory. Journey 2 hours west towards the Cambodian border.
Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour of the Cu Chi tunnels, where you'll learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced, and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels.
After exploring the Cu Chi Tunnel, you will enjoy a Local sandwich on the way back to Ho Chi Minh city.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years
- By visiting and paying an entrance fee to Cu Chi tunnels, this tour helps preserve the local historical heritage.
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, and lactose intolerance. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
- Please note that this tour covers 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.
Reviews(2,105)
Highly recommend this tour thanks Nina for your in depth explanation and sharing your knowledge about the tunnels and history of the war
Tina was fantastic very happy with everything b
Nina was wonderful and very informative. Very happy with the experience
Was a great trip we enjoyed shooting the guns thanks Thang
Thang was an exceptional host. Very knowledgeable, kind and generous in taking the time to ask our many, many questions.
Great tour with guide Thanh. Very good at explaining the history of the tunnels and guerilla warfare. I loved every second.
Very insightful tour and learned a lot. Thao was a great guide
Great tour with Thao who explained the history and answered questions, just the right pace for us, would recommend
We had an amazing experience on this tour! Thanh was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly informative. Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels were a real highlight and an unforgettable experience.
Nina was a wonderful and lovely girl who explained an taught us everything about the tunnels in the war, very good guide
