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CheckoutVF37: Cu Chi Tunnels Morning Half-Day Tour by Bus from Ho Chi Minh City
Group tour price from:
$25.00
Private tour price: $38.00
Duration: 6 Hours
Participants: Max 25 persons
Private tour price: $38.00
Duration: 6 Hours
Participants: Max 25 persons
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Detail Itinerary for Cu Chi Tunnels Morning Half-Day Tour by Bus from Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Go Deep into Vietnam War History The Cu Chi Tunnels are an awe-inspiring symbol of Vietnamese resilience and ingenuity during the struggle for independence. This vast, 250 km underground network was an entire city, featuring living quarters, kitchens, hospitals, and command centers, housing up to 10,000 people for years. Visiting the Ben Dinh Tunnels is an essential experience to truly understand the protracted and arduous struggle of the Vietnamese fighters. Our convenient Half-Day Morning Tour by Coach is the perfect way to explore this historical monument without taking up your entire day.Highlights:
- Crawl the Tunnels: You’ll have the profound chance to crawl around a safe portion of the 121 km long, multiple-layered tunnel system.
- Guerrilla Tactics: Learn the ingenious methods thousands of guerrillas used to survive underground for many days, including their technique to conceal smoke from cooking.
- Wartime Propaganda Film: Watch a short, introductory propaganda film showing how the local guerrilla fighters were viewed as "American Killing Heroes" and how the tunnels were constructed.
- Historical Exhibits: Explore the maze, view various mantraps, see the remains of an American tank, and examine numerous bomb craters left by 500-pound bombs dropped by B52 bombers.
- Brunch with Cassava: Experience an authentic cassava brunch at the site—a staple food for the Viet Cong soldiers during the war.
- Optional Shooting Range: For an unforgettable, hands-on experience (at extra cost), there is a chance to fire real AK-47 or M-16 bullets under supervision.
Detailed Itinerary (08:00 AM – 03:00 PM)
The Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour is efficiently structured to give you a deep historical dive within a concise timeframe.
Morning Departure and Transit (08:00 AM – 08:30 AM)
We begin the day with prompt pick-up service. The coach will collect you from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon (specific District 1 streets listed below) or from the Viet Fun Travel Office. We'll then depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels. On the way, we include a brief, meaningful stop at a lacquer art factory that supports people with disabilities.
Tunnel Exploration at Ben Dinh
Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh) site, your immersive historical experience begins:
- Introductory Film: We first watch a short, historical propaganda film that details the construction of the tunnels and portrays the local guerrilla fighters as "American Killing Heroes."
- The Underground Maze: The next hour is dedicated to exploring the complex maze of tunnels. You'll see various mantraps, the remains of an American tank, and numerous bomb craters left by 500-pound B52 bombs.
- Hands-On Activity: You'll have the crucial opportunity to crawl around a portion of the multi-layered tunnel system to truly appreciate the difficult conditions faced by the soldiers.
Late Morning Refreshments and Optional Shooting
- Brunch: After exploring the tunnels, you'll be served an authentic cassava brunch, which was the main food source for the Viet Cong during the war.
- Optional Shooting: You can try the thrilling experience of real gun shooting (e.g., AK-47 bullets) at the on-site range for an extra cost.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City (02:30 PM – 03:00 PM)
We conclude the Half Day Tour by departing the Cu Chi Tunnels. You will arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City between 02:30 PM and 03:00 PM, giving you the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the city.
Included:
Joining group tour:
- Air con tourist coach, English speaking tour guide, entrance fees, brunch with cassava and 01 Aquafina water bottle/pax.
Private Tour:
- Private car/van, English speaking tour guide, entrance fees, brunch with cassava and 01 Aquafina water bottle/pax.
Excluded:Joining group tour:
- Lunch and gun shooting.
- Drinks and tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expense.
- Drop-off fee: (Price per person)
- Saigon at hotel in District 1: Drop off hotel in Dist 1 at address mentioned in "meeting point.
Private Tour:
- Lunch, tips and drinks.
- Gun shooting.
- Travel insurance and personal expenses.
Additional InformationAfter you book your activity, follow these 2 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in "show ticket" link on the site and show voucher to guide.
2. Please provide name of hotel and hotel address in Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam where we can be free pick-up.
Meeting point
Joining group tour:
- Free pick-up from your hotel's location on these streets (08:10am - 08:30am (please provide your hotel address and the name of hotel where you will stay at) such as De Tham St, Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao St, Le Lai St, Le Thanh Ton St, Bui Thi Xuan St, Pham Hong Thai St, Thu Khoa Huan, Nguyen An Ninh St, Cong Quynh St, Ly Tu Trong St…Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam.
- Mentioned addresses exclusion, please come to Viet Fun Travel Office (28/13 Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC) at 08:00am
Private Tour:
- We will free pick-up and drop off at hotel in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City.
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