Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960's when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.
Highlights
- Explore the Cu Chu Tunnels
- Learn more about the courage & ingenuity of the inhabitants of the Cu Chi tunnels
- Interact with the local people from the Cu Chi region
- Traveling in a small group, maximum 12 passengers allowing a unique and intimate adventure experience
- Local English-speaking guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Cu Chi Tunnelsome of the holes are very small - I couldnt even fit my whole body in it....Photo by: Billy L07 2012 -
Cu Chi TunnelActual tunnel size was much narrower than thisPhoto by: Anonymous11 2011 -
Destroyed tank, Cu Chi ...American Tanks was destroyed by land mine.Photo by: CHOONG HENG P09 2011 -
Cu Chi TunnelsSmall tunnel - just enough for me to get inPhoto by: CHOONG HENG P09 2011 -
American Tank on Cu Chi ...Still standing where it was damaged my a land mine.Photo by: SallyAustralia, 01 2011 -
trap, Cu Chi Tunnelswith bamboo spears below!Photo by: SallyAustralia, 01 2011 -
Cu Chi Tunnel exit(enlarged for Westerners)Photo by: SallyAustralia, 01 2011 -
Inside one of the Cu Chi ...One of the tunnel guides at the Cu Chi Tunnels guides you through. The tunnels are actually pitch black apart from the ...Photo by: Justin LAustralia, 01 2009 -
GemThis is our funny and friendly guide.Photo by: Paulo A01 2013 -
A tight fit!Squeezing out of the tiny tunnel!Photo by: John C11 2012 -
Smoke holeA remote smoke hole designed to diffuse smoke some distance from the underground cooking facility to avoid detection.Photo by: John C11 2012 -
Viet trapOne of many traps on showPhoto by: John C11 2012 -
Viet Cong reconstructionAn illustration of a Viet Cong campPhoto by: John C11 2012 -
The Commander's room in Cu ...this Commander's room was so original - right on top of that tea set was the air hole - the light on it was a direct ...Photo by: Billy L07 2012 -
DSC07329Back to the real world.Photo by: elekeslaAustralia, 03 2012 -
Entrance of the old American ...Now an official buildingPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Arm factoryRecycling some of the American weaponsPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Meeting roomUpper levelPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Cu Chi TunnelEntrance to the tunnelsPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Traphidden under grassPhoto by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Useful Information
Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind, take a 2.5-hour journey west towards the Cambodian border bound for the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi tunnels were built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks and by 1965, the Cu Chi tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200km's of tunnels. It included, hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. Life was difficult for the inhabitants and to protect against outside intruders bobby traps were laid throughout the complex.
Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour around the Cu Chi Tunnels where you'll learn more about the conditions the Vietnamese people lived in, the hardships they faced and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels.
