
Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
- Location:Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5060VUN
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
- Hotel pickup and drop off in an air-conditioned mini-van
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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.
Schedule Details
Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
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Tour departs from most Ho Chi Minh City hotels in District 1, 3 and 5 only
Departure Time:- 7:30am - 8:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Duration:5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 1:00pm
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Additional Information
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Small group tour
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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