HCM City: 1-Day Cu Chi Signature Tunnels & Liberated Village
Description
We are the only company in Ho-Chi-Minh city to offer a small-group tour to Ben-Duoc tunnels, a non-touristy route for those who want to get insight of the Vietnam War. Bến Dược tunnels is about 20km farther away than popular-Bến-Đình area and attracts fewer foreign tourists. There is also a massive temple in memory of Vietnamese killed at Củ Chi, it is, at present, the largest war memorial in Việt Nam. If you are looking for an authentic experience to a less touristy site in a small budget, this package is a perfect choice for you.
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Itinerary
Hotel pickup at 8:00am and leave Ho Chi Minh city, we drive about 1,5 hours through pleasant countryside to Cu Chi District. Amidst the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets, we set off towards the historic Củ Chi Tunnels, leaving behind the urban buzz for a journey through Việt Nam’s rich history and culture. We’ll be taking a brief pit stop at a local lacquerware factory to freshen up and use the restroom.
Upon arrival, You’ll first visit the Củ Chi Liberation Area Reconstruction Zone, which covers 50 hectares and recreates events from the country’s struggle during the war, including the periods of intense conflict. This zone offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand how the war affected the daily lives of the people who lived and fought in Củ Chi between 1961 and 1972.
After that, we will spend around 1.5 – 2 hours in the tunnel area. Your visits will include, in no specific order: Watch a brief propaganda video about the Việt Nam War to gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese perspective. We’ll explore various underground bunkers, including a kitchen, meeting room, and ammunition storage, and also visit weapon and booby trap exhibitions during your visit. Navigating the authentic VC tunnels, with optional choices of 20m, 60m, or 100m distances. Visit to a shooting range where you can have the option to try firing AK47s and M16s (Please note that the cost of bullets is not included). Experience the taste of local tea and tapioca, which sustained VC fighters during the war for years.
This massive temple in memory of Vietnamese killed at Củ Chi, it is, at present, the largest war memorial in Việt Nam. Your delicious five-course lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals. After immersing ourselves in the rich history of Củ Chi Tunnels, we leave the site behind and journey back to Hồ Chí Minh City. We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* We'll reach out to you one day before re-confirm the pick-up time & address. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time through our hotline or via email. * If you book [ Small-group Tour Option ]: please be ready and hang in the lobby from the scheduled departure time. Our pick-up process typically concludes within 30 minutes from this time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(529)
Highly recommended for first-time visitors! We had a wonderful day trip with Asia Tour today. Our guide, Mahn, was incredibly helpful, explained everything clearly, and was very professional throughout the tour. The hospitality exceeded our expectations, and we had an amazing full-day trip to the Mekong River and the Cu Chi Tunnels. What a wonderful country with such a rich culture, fascinating history, and warm, welcoming people. We truly wish we could come back one day and stay longer!
Xin chào, Fanie! Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review. We're truly delighted to know that your first visit to Vietnam was such a memorable experience. It means a great deal to us that you enjoyed discovering both the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta while experiencing the country's rich culture, fascinating history, and warm hospitality. We're especially pleased to hear that Manh's professionalism, clear explanations, and attentive service helped make your full-day journey so enjoyable. Your kind words will certainly be shared with him, and we're sure he'll be delighted to know he contributed to such a wonderful experience. Thank you once again for your generous recommendation. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to Vietnam one day, and we would be honored to help you create even more unforgettable memories. Asiana Link Team
Loi was awesome, super knowledgeable and friendly
Xin chào! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on our Cu Chi Signature Tunnels & Liberated Village Tour. It's fantastic to know that Loi's friendliness and extensive knowledge helped make your visit both enjoyable and informative. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Loi—he'll be thrilled to know he made such a positive impression. Thank you once again for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Vietnam. Asiana Link Team
The best tour guide anyone could ask for.
Xin chao! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience with our Cu Chi Signature Tunnels & Liberated Village tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that your guide made such a positive impression on you. Your kind words about having "the best tour guide anyone could ask for" mean a great deal to our team. We are proud to have passionate guides who strive to create memorable and meaningful experiences for every guest. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for more unforgettable adventures in the future. Asiana Link Team
Ethan shared the history and journey, which helped me better understand the background and how it evolved over time.
Xin chao! Thank you very much for your kind review! We are happy to hear that Ethan’s explanations and storytelling helped you better understand the history and development of Vietnam throughout the tour. Creating meaningful and educational experiences for our guests is very important to us, and we are delighted that the journey left such a positive impression on you. Thank you again for your support, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Asiana Link Team.
Our tour guide Manh was absolutely fantastic! He was very informative & funny also. Highly recommend using Manh & his tour guide company!
Xin chào! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels. A special thank you for your kind words about Manh. He’ll be very happy to know you enjoyed his informative and fun guiding style — he always loves bringing history to life for our guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends — we’d love to welcome them for their own memorable journey in Viet Nam! Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
Great tour to Cu Chi Tunnels with Luna. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. We got a history lesson on modern Vietnam. Small group tour moved along very smoothly. We would certainly recommend a small group tour to Cu Chi Tunnels with Luna (Ethan)
Xin chào! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a smooth and meaningful experience on the Cu Chi Signature Tunnels tour. Learning about modern Vietnam’s history at such an important site truly makes the visit unforgettable. A special thank you for your kind words about Luan (Ethan) —he’ll be very happy to know you appreciated his knowledge and clear explanations. Small group tours are designed exactly for this kind of comfortable and engaging experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Please feel free to share your experience with your family and friends—we’d love to welcome them to explore Cu Chi with us as well! 😊 Warm regards, Asiana Link Team
The tour guide was amazing (James) he was very sweet and told some interesting things. This experience was one of the top things on our trip
Xin Chao! Thank you for your lovely feedback and for choosing Asiana Link Travel. We’re delighted to know that James’s storytelling and warm personality made this experience one of the highlights of your trip. Sharing history in a meaningful and engaging way is what makes our tours special. We truly appreciate your kind words. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
A really great tour that you must have done if you are interested in the war history of Vietnam. It was all great Organized and very informative. James was our guide who was not only very friendly but also has a very good knowledge of the story, he could also answer any questions we had asked him. Very great experience for history lovers!
Xin chào, Vielen Dank für Ihre großartige Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Tour zur Kriegsgeschichte Vietnams so gut gefallen hat. James wird sich besonders über Ihr Lob freuen – seine Freundlichkeit und sein fundiertes historisches Wissen machen diese Tour für viele Gäste zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Asiana Link Travel entschieden haben. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder in Vietnam begrüßen zu dürfen. Nkay from Asiana Link Travel – amd@asianalink.com
Very impressive to see what was "possible" during the war. The explanations of our guide Mr Vinh were very good. He has a profound general knowledge and can classify the various topics well. The transport was very pleasant.
Xin Chao, Andrea! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die Führung von Herrn Vinh so beeindruckend fanden und die Tour für Sie so informativ und angenehm war. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen! Sam Tran. advisor@asianalink.com
Fantastic day out. We had the most friendly & knowledgeable tour guide, Loi who knew the answer to every question we had. We loved it!
Xin Chao! Thank you for your glowing review. We’re thrilled that Loi’s friendly and knowledgeable guidance made your day so special. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Sam Tran. advisor@asianalink.com
