Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City Discount Tickets

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Overview

This half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour is designed for travelers who want a clear, convenient, and informative visit without spending the whole day outside Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, explore the historic underground tunnel network, learn about wartime survival strategies, and see kitchens, storage rooms, field hospitals, command centers, and trap demonstrations. The tour includes entrance fees, bottled water, tea and cassava, plus pickup and drop-off from selected central District 1 hotels. Highlights: - Visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City - Learn about Vietnam War history with an English-speaking guide - Explore underground tunnels, kitchens, storage areas, field hospitals, and command centers - See wartime traps, survival techniques, and tunnel construction methods

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please come to the meeting point (Vietnam Adventure Tours office) at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 8:00AM for Morning Tour.

Pickup Information

Pickup is offered from central hotels in District 1. pickup time 07:30-07:45 AM. Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking via WhatsApp. Other districts, please make your way to the meeting point by 8:00 AM.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cu Chi Tunnels
Discover the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels — a vast underground maze once used by Vietnamese soldiers for shelter, living, and strategic operations. Crawl through narrow tunnels designed for a single person while your expert guide shares captivating stories about the tunnels, the ingenious Hoang Cam Stove, secret trapdoors, and how the thick earth protected against bombs and tanks. 08:00: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. 09.30: Upon arrival, get a brief introduction and watch an informative video on tunnel construction and wartime survival strategies. Discover the tunnels, with living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers – showcasing comprehensive underground facilities. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun. Return to Saigon. 15:00: End trip.
Duration: 300 mins

Inclusion

Pickup & drop off from central hotels in District 1 (not offered from TanDinh & Dakao)

Air-conditioned transportation

Entry tickets

Experienced English-speaking tour guide

1 bottle of water and tapioca

Exclusion

Bullets (if you try shooting)

Optional Tips (recommended)

Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

After the morning Tour, visit a nearby restaurant for restroom, feel free to enjoy a light lunch on your own.

Depending on the traffic, the morning tour typically ends at around 3:00 pm

Pickup is not offered from Tan Dinh and Dakao Ward

Supplied by MY Holiday Centre

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