Discover the immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the various traps used during the war and enter and crawl through one of the tunnels.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Russian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from centrally-located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. If your hotel is outside this area, you must make your own way to the downtown meeting point at 189 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1.
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the various traps used during the war
- Watch a brief propaganda video
- Enter and crawl through one of the tunnels
- Fire an M16 rifle at the shooting site for an additional fee
Full description
Discover the area which resides at the end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and served as the base from where Vietnamese guerilla soldier attacked Saigon. Learn about how the fighters of Cu Chi took the war underground by developing a network of tunnels that stretched as far as Cambodia, which included: meeting rooms, kitchens and ventilation systems. These tunnels served as an effective network for engaging in guerrilla warfare against U.S troops.
Don’t miss this short, exciting trip through this labyrinth of interlaced tunnels. Choose how you want to experience it — in a smaller, larger, or private group. See green paddy fields, local farmers and buffaloes along the road to the tunnels for an insight into Vietnamese agriculture.
Spend time exploring the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from centrally-located hotels, if option selected)
- Entrance fees
- Minivan with air-conditioning
- English-speaking guide (if shared option selected)
- Sightseeing tickets
- Bottled water & cool tissues
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Additional beverages
- Tips
- Fee to Fire an M16 rifle at the shooting site
Not suitable for
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
Not allowed
- Pets
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- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Free for children under 5-years-old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with heart problems