Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind, take a 2.5-hour journey west towards the Cambodian border bound for the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi tunnels were built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks and by 1965, the Cu Chi tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200km's of tunnels. It included, hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. Life was difficult for the inhabitants and to protect against outside intruders bobby traps were laid throughout the complex.

Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour around the Cu Chi Tunnels where you'll learn more about the conditions the Vietnamese people lived in, the hardships they faced and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from most Ho Chi Minh City hotels

Departure Time:

• 7:30am - 8:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 1:00pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Small group tour
• Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
• Entrance fees
• Local guide

Exclusions:

• Food and beverages
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum age is 6 years
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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