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Overview
The Cu Chi Tunnels stretch over 250 km and played a vital role in the Vietnam War. It started as a shelter for the Viet Minh in 1948 and grew into an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Thousands of people lived here, often for years, leading relatively normal lives. During the American war, the entire Cu Chi area was declared a "free-fire zone" and faced relentless bombing. 2 sections are now open to visitors, giving a rare chance to step into history. You will explore the reconstructed areas, see artifacts, and more. There is also an option to try shooting an M16 or an AK-47 at a nearby range. With a hotel transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide, the Half-day Underground Secrets of Cu Chi tour offers comfort while providing an insight into Vietnam's past.
Highlights
- Walk through the parts of the underground Cu Chi tunnels
- Discover how it grew into an underground city
- Hear real stories of history that bring Vietnam's wartime nature to life
- Optional chances to try shooting near-real M16 or AK-47
- Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop off, and comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Experience the atmosphere of a former battle zone preserved for the visitors
- Smartphone Voucher is Accepted! No need to take printed tickets!
Itinerary
Experience the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network spanning over 250 kilometers that played a crucial role during the Vietnam War, with the Half-Day Underground Secrets of Cu Chi tour. Originally created in 1948 to support the Viet Minh in their fight for independence from the French, the tunnels were expanded over 25 years into an underground city complete with living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Thousands of people lived almost entirely underground for years, carrying out daily life, including getting married and raising children. During the American War, the Cu Chi area was designated a free-fire zone and endured heavy attacks and bombings. Today, visitors can explore sections of the tunnels opened in 1988, witnessing the “moving parts” that made these structures livable for long periods.
Discover the ingenuity of wartime living conditions, learn about the tunnels’ construction and historical significance, and explore the facilities used by residents. For those interested, there is an optional opportunity to fire rounds from a war-era M16 or AK-47 at the nearby firing range. The half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels provides an intriguing insight into Vietnam’s wartime past. Guests explore the complex network of tunnels that once served as shelter for the Viet Minh, gaining a deeper understanding of the living conditions and ingenuity of those who inhabited them. The journey offers an experience that highlights resilience, strategy, and the realities of life during the Vietnam War. The Half-day Underground Secrets of Cu Chi tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the Ho Chi Minh City Center, transportation with air conditioning, bottled drinking water, and an English-speaking guide, offering a unique glimpse into Vietnam’s resilient history.
Schedule
Departure Timings: 08:00am and 01:30pm
Duration: (Approx.) 5 hours.
Meeting Point: You will be picked up from your Hotel. Please be ready 20 min prior to your pick up time.
Ending Point: Same as the starting point
(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)
Includes
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with Air-Conditioning
- Entrance Fees
- Professional English Speaking Guide (Other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Bottled Drinking Water
- Travel Insurance
Redemption Info
You can present your mobile or printed voucher to the tour staff who will pick you from your Hotel.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Ticket/ Voucher is valid to the travel date you choose.
Know Before You Go
Free Wifi: No.
Wheelchair or Stroller accessible: No.
Voucher Information: Mobile and Paper Vouchers are accepted!
Please provide your Hotel name at the time of making the booking.
Please provide your Hotel name at the time of making the booking.
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby atleast 10-20 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
The vehicle would wait at a maximum for 5 minutes for the guest, so that the other guests at the next pick-up location are not delayed.
We encourage you to give us the local contact, email or mobile as our customer service duty is to reconfirm and give accurate information.
Smoking is prohibited in all our vehicles.
All travellers are advised to carry their Passport/ID card on the day of travel.
The tour includes walking long distances, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security Staff.
Please note that only 1 child/infant can be accompanied by one adult, the second child/infant will have to pay the adult price.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellation Policy
- You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
- Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
- The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
- This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
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