Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour - Private Group

Step into Vietnam’s wartime past on a private half-day guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground stronghold used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.

Getting started

Set off from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in a private vehicle with your English-speaking guide. Enjoy a scenic 90-minute drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels site.

What to expect

Historical introduction

Begin with a short documentary that traces the origins, construction, and wartime significance of the tunnels.

Tunnel exploration

Spend about 2 hours on-site exploring key areas—tunnel entrances, command centers, living quarters, kitchens, and escape routes.

Life underground

Discover how the Viet Cong survived underground with hidden wells, makeshift hospitals, and cleverly camouflaged structures designed to outsmart bombings.

Trap demonstrations

Witness live demonstrations of booby traps and hear compelling stories of guerrilla tactics.

Wrapping up

End your visit with a traditional cassava and tea tasting. You can also visit the on-site shooting range (optional, at an additional cost) before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City in your private transport

Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Guided Tour - Private Group

Embark on an immersive half-day journey into the heart of Cu Chi, where history whispers through narrow passageways and resilience echoes in every hidden entrance. Crafted for explorers of Vietnam’s hidden past, devotees of underground warfare ingenuity, and seekers of authentic wartime tales, this tour weaves a tapestry of courage and survival that brings to life the intricate network used by the Viet Cong against American forces during the Vietnam War. With round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City included, providing seamless access to this historic site, this journey offers not only historical insight but also a profound understanding of human endurance amidst conflict.

Discovering Cu Chi Tunnels' Underground Network

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels during the tour's highlight segment where visitors can navigate through original tunnel sections. This vast underground labyrinth, stretching over 250 kilometers, was meticulously crafted by the Viet Cong to serve as a strategic base and resistance network against enemy forces. Explore hidden entrances, booby traps, and underground shelters that provided refuge and sustenance for thousands of fighters during wartime. The sheer ingenuity in building these tunnels, which could accommodate entire battalions, stands testament to human resilience and tactical genius.

Experiencing Cassava Tasting with Tea's Wartime Tradition

Experience the traditional cassava tasting with tea as part of your tour’s unique culinary offering. This wartime staple, a crucial food source that sustained fighters underground, is not only an authentic taste of Vietnam but also a poignant reminder of resourcefulness and survival during conflict. Savoring this simple yet nourishing treat provides visitors a tangible link to the harsh realities faced by those who lived in these tunnels.

Wandering Through Ben Dinh Shooting Range's Historical Significance

Access the on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh, where you can opt to experience firing historical weapons. This segment allows participants to engage with a piece of history, understanding the tactical and practical aspects of combat during wartime. The opportunity to handle and fire these weapons offers a unique perspective into the dynamics of military operations in this region.

Tour Highlights

• Spend half day exploring Cu Chi Tunnels private group experience
• Navigate original tunnel sections, booby traps, hidden entrances, underground shelters
• Learn Viet Cong built and lived extensive network resisting American forces
• Enjoy traditional cassava tasting with tea wartime staple sustaining fighters
• Visit on-site shooting range at Ben Dinh firing historical weapons optional additional cost

Immersive for explorers of Vietnam’s hidden past, enchanting for devotees of underground warfare ingenuity, and inspiring for seekers of authentic wartime tales, this half-day journey weaves courage and survival that brings to life the intricate network used by the Viet Cong against American forces during the Vietnam War. Like a thread through time, it connects visitors with the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived in these tunnels, offering memorable encounters to forge understanding while recognizing the complexities and limitations of conflict.