Cu Chi Tunnels
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Monument - Military
Cu Chi Tunnels Reviews
We've found 35 Cu Chi Tunnels reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Mark S, December 2011
Doing what: Private Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Full-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
If you only have time for one tour I would definitely pass this one up for the Mekong River Cruise. We both enjoyed this tour but the Cu Chi Tunnels was a little bit of a let down for me. We had the same tour guide for both tours and he was excellent.
Review by Maria H, October 2011
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Tour of Cu Chi Tunnel is worth going. Our Tour Guide is very efficient and caring. Although it was raining cats and dogs when we were there it is still good.
Review by CHOONG HENG P, September 2011
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
I was awesomely amazed by the tunnel at Cu Chi. Full of rich history during the Vietnam War. I most likely to return for another visit.
Review by Hanz, September 2011
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
We had a great time. The trip to Cu Chi Tunnel was very educational. We saw the superb works of the Vietnamese who engineered the tunnels. Thanks.
Review by Charles F, September 2011
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
This tour was worth doing, but it was a bit underwhelming. The guide had interesting background on the site and spoke English fairly well, but the Cu Chi Tunnel site itself could have been better. What the Viet Cong did there in the early to mid 60's was very impressive. Somehow the exhibits and the film that is shown just don't do it justice. So, the tour was fairly well done, but the venue could be improved.
Review by Peta S, November 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
A very memorable tour. The guide was excellent as was the transport. The Cu Chi Tunnels were a fun experience. Would definitely use the tour company again.
Review by Fiona B, New Zealand, August 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Our friendly guide 'Dang' Pronounced Darng picked us up at 7.45am for our 8 am tour. There were 4 other people to collect for our tour, so we got to see through part of Ho Chi Minh City. Dang pointed out the highlights. It took about an hour and a half to reach the tunnels. Our driver Keit was a very experienced driver. The traffic was crazy, but he negotiated the scooters, cars and people expertly. The minivan was lovely and cool with great airconditioning. Dang joked with the guests on the way there. The whole complex for the tunnels was very well set up with good displays and a movie very biased against USA. Everything was prepaid and the only cost was souveniers and cold drinks and gun shooting, which were all optional. There were a total of 4 tunnels that you could go through. A Cu Chi guide took you through the first one. He rushed a bit, and a couple of our group did not like the hot clautrophobic feel and got out half way along. The second tunnel was pitch black and no guide. This was quite an experience - it was easier just to shut your eyes and feel with your hands. The last 2 tunnels were quite mild, but most of the group had had enough by then. Each tunnel only lasted a few minutes. On the way back we stopped optional at a factory for laquerware that was run by victims now third generation of agent orange. The prices were very high, but any purchase was a donation to help the victims. Overall a very professionally run tour with no hassles. Great guide.
Review by Anonymous, August 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Going to Cu Chi Tunnel was great, but our tour guide didn't remember his name was pretty unprofessional, only taking care of a certain group of people and time management was bad spending too much time on shopping. I would rather spend more time at the tunnel. I didn't get a chance to shoot with AK47!!!
Review by Joanne W, Singapore, July 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip with a humorous fun guide who took good care of us. He was also professional and carried himself well. Everything ran smoothly and on time as well. Don't worry abt the local tour operator, they speak good English and you'll bound to have an enjoyable time! Don't pass on cuchi tunnels when you're in Ho chi Minh. It's totally worth it!
Review by Mark W, Australia, June 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Full-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Although the itinerary states the Cao Dai Temple is the first stop before lunch and then the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Guide showed great foresight and took us to the Cu Chi Tunnels first to beat the crowds and the heat of the day. we practically had the place to ourselves which was great We then went to the Temple and arrived in time to see the prayer ceremony which was a memorable experience. From here we went to lunch. Make sure you bring your appetite as the food just keeps coming and is delicious. We then made the long trip back to HCMC. A great day and would recommend the tour itinerary be done this way.
Review by Nichole J, Australia, June 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
I enjoyed this experience but we were there in May and it was very hot, as we come from Darwin we are used to this heat someone from a colder climate might struggle. Like other review I read the guns shooting is next to the cafe and is very loud but that is all part of the experience if you want piece and quiet then take a trip down the Mekong. My husband and I found 20 metres of a crouch walk through the Cu Chi Tunnels was enough even though our son would of happily went further. I was at the back of our group and I was in complete darkness which was no good for me but maybe if you took a torch with you then it wouldn't be so bad.
Review by Anonymous, May 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Visiting Cu Chi Tunnels is an experience not to be missed where one wishes to learn about the Vietnam war and the Vietnam people's skillful survival strategies. Our guide is knowledgeable however may explain the events with more detail. She has a good sense of humor and manages to keep our tour group members comfortable during the drive to and fro Cu Chi.
Review by Alan W, United Kingdom, March 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
We drove to Cu Chi pronounced Gucci, like the handbags! Then went on a tour of the surrounding area, then viewing the tunnels. We went in one of the enlarged tunnels but it was still atmospheric, dark, hot and could be claustrophobic to certain people. We enjoyed it but we had to duck out before the end due to the heat. You were asked by the guide in the tunnels at regular intervals if you were ok and you had the opportunity to get out. When you are down there, you are bending over doubled up and if its hot outside it could effect how long you are down there.
Review by Mark D, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Private Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Full-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Recommend if you are interested in seeing the country side of Vietnam. It is a long trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh but gives you a perspective of how people live in the villages. The Cu Chi tunnels are OK if you enjoy learning about the Vietnam War. But the accuracy of information provided was questionable. The Cao Dai temple was one strange place.
Review by Thomas J, Singapore, February 2010
Doing what: Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
A very educational trip. Cu Chi tunnels exhibits are very well organised. This trip tour is a must for everyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City for the first time. A worthwhile and interesting half day trip.
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