Private tour to the Cu Chi tunnels from Ho Chi Minh
The Cu Chi Tunnels, a historical marvel located in southern Vietnam, offer a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War. This extensive underground network of tunnels served as a strategic hideout and communication route for the Viet Cong.
Venturing into the Cu Chi Tunnels is like stepping back in time. As you explore the narrow passageways, you’ll witness the intricate architecture and resourceful design that allowed the tunnels to function as living quarters, storage facilities, and even hospitals.
Learn about the remarkable tactics employed by the Viet Cong, who used these tunnels to stage surprise attacks on the enemy and then vanish swiftly into the underground labyrinth. Gain insights into the daily challenges and sacrifices endured by the soldiers who lived and fought within this subterranean world.
Guided tours provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels, offering vivid storytelling and multimedia presentations. Experience a unique blend of history, culture, and wartime memories as you emerge from the tunnels with newfound admiration for the resilience of the Vietnamese people. A visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels is a poignant and enlightening journey into the heart of Vietnam’s tumultuous past.
Private tour to the Cu Chi tunnels from Ho Chi Minh
$49.00 Add to cartAfter being picked up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, your tour begins with the 60 km drive to the Cu Chi tunnels, located in the countryside, where you can see rice fields along the way and see ducks and water buffaloes swimming in the rivers.
The tunnel networks stretch for more than 200 km and were used by the Vietcong during the Vietnam War for hiding, communication, storage, medical care and much more. You explore the site, see remnants of the battle and try to visualize this now peaceful environment as a war zone.
You will also visit a nearby rubber plantation. When the time is up, you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City and dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the tour.
- Discover the Cu Chi tunnels in a private car
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
- Benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide
- A private group tour means a more personalized experience
- Ages 3-99, maximum 25 per group
- Duration : 6 hours
- Start time: Check availability
- English
- Morning Tour (7:45 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Afternoon Tour (12:15 PM to 6:55 PM)
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Admission ticket at Cu Chi tunnels
- Tapioca, hot tea, mineral water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown District 1
- Entry/Admission – Cu Chi Tunnels
- Gratuity (optional)
- Bullets (if you try to shoot)
- Lunch (not included)
After being picked up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, your tour begins with the 60 km drive to the Cu Chi tunnels, located in the countryside, where you can see rice fields along the way and see ducks and water buffaloes swimming in the rivers.
The tunnel networks stretch for more than 200 km and were used by the Vietcong during the Vietnam War for hiding, communication, storage, medical care and much more. You explore the site, see remnants of the battle and try to visualize this now peaceful environment as a war zone.
You will also visit a nearby rubber plantation. When the time is up, you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City and dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the tour.