Exploring Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Description
Travel in comfort as our Saigon Jeep Adventure team picks you up for a 1.5-hour ride to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Discover the incredible resilience of VC soldiers, the construction of a 250km underground network, and its vital role in wartime. Learn how they endured harsh conditions and overcame immense challenges to achieve victory. Tour Highlights: - Explore real underground tunnels, stepping into the life of a VC soldier. - Taste local tea & cassava, the essential wartime diet. - Try rice paper making (subject to availability), a traditional Vietnamese craft.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
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Important 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 mention it at the time of booking.
Reviews(4)
It was an exciting day full of history and interesting information. Our guide, was energetic, cheerful, and very knowledgeable — she really brought the experience to life. The lunch was lovely, and the group had a great vibe. A truly enjoyable and memorable day!
The bike food tour was a highlight of our stay in Ho Chi Minh City. The food and information we received exceeded all expectations. Everyone in our group was completely full from all the delicious food. I would highly recommend this experience - It's excellent value for money!
Our tour guide shared a lot of interesting information about Vietnam and the war. The tour was very engaging and informative. Everything went smoothly from the city pickup to the end of the tour. It was a truly enjoyable experience.
The whole tour was absolutely amazing! I couldn't recommend it highly enough - it’s a must if you want a glimpse and taste of what the touristy spots miss. It felt truly local and immersive, and exploring it all on a motorbike made it even better.
