Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
- Quality4.67
- Location4
- Amenities4.33
- Services3.33
- Price3.67
Overview of the Journey
Located just outside Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels offer one of the most unique and meaningful experiences in Vietnam.
This vast underground network was once used as a living and fighting base, stretching for hundreds of kilometers beneath the ground. What makes it truly fascinating is not only its scale, but how it was built — entirely by hand, with simple tools, yet incredibly effective.
As you explore the site, you'll discover hidden entrances, narrow tunnels, and cleverly designed spaces that once served as shelters, kitchens, and meeting areas. Crawling through these tunnels, even for a short distance, gives you a real sense of how challenging life was underground.
Above ground, you can learn more through exhibitions, original structures, and demonstrations that bring history to life in a clear and engaging way.
The Cu Chi Tunnels are more than just a historical site. They offer a deeper understanding of resilience, creativity, and the strength of the human spirit.
It’s not just a place you visit — it’s a story you experience.
Included/Excluded
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (central districts, district 1 only)
- Travel Insurance
- Das Tour gift
- Shooting range fees
- Shooting range fees
- Tips (optional)
⭐ Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels
⭐ Learn about Vietnam War history from a local perspective
⭐ Crawl through underground tunnels (optional)
⭐ Ideal half-day trip from Ho Chi Minh City
Your half-day journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Leaving the busy streets behind, you will enjoy a scenic drive through the outskirts of the city while your guide shares stories about Vietnam’s past and everyday life in the countryside.
Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will explore the site on foot, discovering hidden trapdoors, underground living quarters, kitchens, field hospitals, and meeting rooms that once sheltered Vietnamese soldiers during the war. For those who are curious, there is an opportunity to crawl through the tunnels to experience firsthand what life was like below ground.
During the visit, you will also enjoy a unique cultural moment by tasting wartime food such as boiled cassava served with salt and peanuts, offering a simple yet meaningful insight into the hardships faced by the soldiers.
After an immersive and educational experience, you will return comfortably to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing an unforgettable half-day journey into Vietnam’s wartime history to a close.
1 PAX: 3.390.000 VND
2 PAX: 1.990.000 VND
3 - 4 PAX: 1.590.000 VND
5 - 6 PAX: 1.390.000 VND
7-8 PAX: 1.290.000 VND
9-10 PAX: 890.000 VND