Cu Chi Tunnels Luxury Tour - Morning or Afternoon
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Cu Chi Tunnels Luxury Tour - Morning or Afternoon
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Used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground tunnels stretching more than 124 miles (200 kilometers). For travelers on a budget, this group tour of up to 20 people offers great value, including hotel pickup, round-trip transport, and a guided tour of the tunnels. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.
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Ages 3-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City
- Incredible photo opportunities in the tunnels and with trapdoors
- Save money on a group tour with entrance included
- Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Entrance Ticket
- Tapioca, hot tea, bottled water
- Pickup & Drop off at centrally located hotels
- Lunch (if VIP option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
What's not included- Tips (optional & recommended)
- Bullets (if you try shooting the war gun)
- After pickup from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel in the morning or afternoon (depending on option selected), travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and follow your guide on a tour of the tunnels. Learn how the Viet Cong soldiers used the vast network of underground tunnels during the Vietnam War. Step inside the tunnels and see the former war bunkers, ammunition stores, and field hospitals. Then pose for photos peeking out of a camouflaged trapdoor, climb aboard an old American army tank, or visit the shooting range (optional: own expense). Your tour ends with drop-off in Ho Chi Minh’s city center.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 123 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Pickup details- Pickup is offered in the center of District 1. Other Districts, please come to the meeting point (Vietnam Adventure Tours office) at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 8:00AM for Morning Tour or 12:10PM for Afternoon Tour.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20086P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- You must be above the age of 18 to participate in shooting experience.
- After the morning tour, visit a nearby restaurant for restroom, feel free to enjoy a light lunch on your own.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How can I let you know where to pick me up?
- We only offer pickup from central districts. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.Answered July 2019
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20086P1
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Itinerary
- 1Around 8:00AM or 12:10PM. Start with pickup from the center of Ho Chi Minh City or meet at the meeting point then depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. After 1.5 hour drive, we arrive at the Tunnels where You'll have the opportunity to explore the tunnel system, which includes narrow passageways, hidden entrances, and underground chambers. Learn about the daily life of the Cu Chi guerrilla fighters and how they managed to survive in the tunnels. You can crawl distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see kitchens, living quarters, among other things used during the war. Learn about how different types traps were created and set up. Visit the weapon rooms and learn how the ingenious soldiers made them. You can also safely try your hand at the shooting range with an AK-47. After exploration, we travel back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 3:00pm for the morning tour and 6:50pm for the afternoon tour.
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- Kasey C0 contributionsAmazing dayDuc was so happy, informative and fun to spend the day with. Its easy to see his love for his country. We love it too. Thank you for a wonderful day!Written 19 September 2024
- s0biea0 contributionsKai is the best!I recently took a tunnel tour that was absolutely fantastic! The journey was seamless from start to finish, with knowledgeable guide (Kai) sharing fascinating facts about the history and engineering behind the tunnels. Each stop was packed with intriguing stories and visuals that brought the experience to life. The atmosphere was engaging, and the well-organized logistics made everything run smoothly. I highly recommend this trip for anyone interested in history or engineering!Written 19 September 2024
- frar_130 contributionsGuide Nicole was amazingNicole was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and very funny. The tour was interesting and fun. We learnt a lot and saw so much in one day! The local food was delicious too! Thanks Nicole for the great Day out!Written 19 September 2024
- 84rinak0 contributionsCu Chi Tunnel trip with the best tour guide in town, Miss Alan. History can be so fun and not too boring!This tour beyond my expectation. It was super fun, super well-organized and thanks to our smart, friendly and energetic tour guide, Miss Alan. She guided us really well and gave us more information about Vietnam in general particularly the history part during Vietname War. I was so lucky to join this tour and definitely will recommend this tour to our friends and relatives. Thanks Alan, you really lived up our experiences in Vietnam. And history can be not too boring because of you!Written 19 September 2024
- God Speed Z0 contributionsMust do thiss!I highly recommend this tour to everyone. Lot of things about culture and nature you can witness in Mekong Delta. Thank you Lucky for being the best tourguide ever, although still really young!Written 19 September 2024
- 171vanessj0 contributionsHistory tourWell organized trip with an interesting information guide andy . The pick up on time , the guide was nice, funny & seem very knowledgeable so we able to learn a lot of about tunnels, Vietnam history generally. We would be recommend this trip.Written 19 September 2024
- 523karlosb0 contributionsKai made our day!We could not ask for a better tour. The whole experience was interesting and fun. Our guide Kai made sure everything run well. Safe drive and great guideWritten 19 September 2024
- jakesL1827BQ0 contributionsEnlighteningWe had such a great trip out in the Mekong delta. Viet is the perfect guide to take you on this tour, his knowledge on the local culture is something that should be experienced.Written 19 September 2024
- Markuswww123x0 contributionsExploring Vietnam's Historic Tunnels"Lockie, you are not only a great guide but also an amazing singer! Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to lead a group make every tour an unforgettable experience. Your singing adds an incredible atmosphere, making the moments spent with you even more special. I highly recommend you to anyone looking for inspiring moments with a professional and talented guide!Written 19 September 2024
- R2007MRlouisec0 contributionsBrilliant day out with lockieLockie the tour guide was full of energy and interesting facts . Could not have had a better tour guide . Brilliant day outWritten 19 September 2024
- sam h0 contributionsLockie the legendBrilliant tour. Lockie was very informative with a ton of passion and charisma. Very easy to listen to and to absorb all the info!! 5 starsWritten 19 September 2024
- No N0 contributionsLockie is the bestLockie was an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend. Informative and welcoming and efficient and a good use of your time.Written 19 September 2024
- Mathew L0 contributionsGreat InsightWas a brilliant tour. Lockie took us on a tour of the tunnels and the river today and provided a great insight into Vietnamese history!Written 19 September 2024
- IanS46170 contributionsMekong Delta tourGreat tour! Thank you Thuan. Tour ran really well, packed so much into a day!! Lunch was YUM, was great to get a glimpse into life outside the city, and boating down the Mekong was a real highlight.Written 19 September 2024
- 43vilasw0 contributionsGreat 👍Ele Good and co operative person, very nice friend and company to us. Nice guide 👍. Highly recommend the VIP tour to everyone.Written 19 September 2024
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Adriana
Berlin, Germany7 contributions
My friend and me booked the Cu Chi Tunnels through Get Your Guide but we quite liked how Vietnam Adventure Tours ran everything so we ended up booking Mekong Delta as well a few days later. Our guide Tuyen (Betti) was very energetic, positive and informative and she kept us engaged with some cliff hangers and jokes as we were going through the place. We have nothing but good to say, if you get to go to Saigon the tunnels is a must see
Written 14 March 2020
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Dear Valued Guest! Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our guide and services! We really appreciate it! We will strive to improve our service the best possible way to serve visitors to Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you!
Written 16 March 2020
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Damian M
Thua Thien - Hue Province, Vietnam13 contributions
Aug 2022
This was a fantastic trip and I would definitely recommend it, it was also great value compared to how much some of the smaller/ private tours can cost.
We were picked up from our hotel at the exact time they gave. Thankfully we were one of the last to be picked up - if you’re first you’ll get a tour of Ho Chi Minh’s Hotels!
Our guide Jason was brilliant and made the trip. He was very informative about everything to do with the Cu Chi tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City in general, he was very funny and was also extremely helpful taking photos and holding bags when we went down the tunnels.
On the way there’s an obligatory stop at a handicapped handicraft factory/ shop. Lots of other vans with tourists stopped there whilst we were there so there’s probably no escape from it! The stuff was lovely but I don’t think anybody bought anything apart from food. The stop was too long here but that was because of people waiting for food.
The Cu Chi tunnels is just amazing - the mind boggles at what they endured and their inventiveness. Going in the afternoon was good as it was relatively quiet and we had more time to experience it and to take those all important classic photographs.
We were picked up from our hotel at the exact time they gave. Thankfully we were one of the last to be picked up - if you’re first you’ll get a tour of Ho Chi Minh’s Hotels!
Our guide Jason was brilliant and made the trip. He was very informative about everything to do with the Cu Chi tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City in general, he was very funny and was also extremely helpful taking photos and holding bags when we went down the tunnels.
On the way there’s an obligatory stop at a handicapped handicraft factory/ shop. Lots of other vans with tourists stopped there whilst we were there so there’s probably no escape from it! The stuff was lovely but I don’t think anybody bought anything apart from food. The stop was too long here but that was because of people waiting for food.
The Cu Chi tunnels is just amazing - the mind boggles at what they endured and their inventiveness. Going in the afternoon was good as it was relatively quiet and we had more time to experience it and to take those all important classic photographs.
Written 8 August 2022
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Govindraj Bhat
Mangalore, India13 contributions
Hotel pick up was fantastic ,our tour guide came till our airbnb stay located in the alley to pick us up. Aircon bus to the cu chi tunnels with a stop over at some egg shells art gallery , the guide was good and tour was hassle free for the money paid.
The tunnels can be done easily atleast the first 40meter with exit every 20 meter.
There is a shooting range with many options of guns. Especially recommend the AK 47,around 600,000vnd for 10bullets.
Washroom facilities are good at the location.
I recommend this tour option.
The tunnels can be done easily atleast the first 40meter with exit every 20 meter.
There is a shooting range with many options of guns. Especially recommend the AK 47,around 600,000vnd for 10bullets.
Washroom facilities are good at the location.
I recommend this tour option.
Written 12 January 2020
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Dear Valued Guest! Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our guide and services! We really appreciate it! We will strive to improve our service the best possible way to serve visitors to Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you!
Written 12 January 2020
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Misha
12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
The morning tour guided by Long was a very insightful experience, operated with smiles. The process from booking, meeting at the pick-up point and the trip itself was run smoothly with clear communication. I would definitely recommend the tour, which can paired with a visit to the War Remnants Museum afterwards for a day of time travel.
Written 26 February 2020
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sydneyranger
Milsons Point, Australia13 contributions
Great small group trip. Highly recommend a small group bus as some of the larger groups looked very unmanageable. Worth the extra to get a comfortable wide seat in a small van. Theo our very chatty guide was a little perky first thing in the morning but soon found the right tone between information and engaging the group. Good tour overall and lunch was excellent
Written 27 January 2020
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Dear Valued Guest! Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our guide and services! We really appreciate it! We will strive to improve our service the best possible way to serve visitors to Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you!
Written 29 January 2020
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leogracina
Vila Velha, ES10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We did the tour in the cu chi tunnel, the cost of the tour was 25 usd (there is a tour with more amenities and more expensive) and it was worth every penny. The company was very punctual,the car was confortable and our guide Betty raised the level of the tour with her high level of knowledge in addition to being very outgoing and friendly which made the team very comfortable during the tour. The place is amazing and worth the visit!
Written 17 February 2020
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Dear Valued Guest! Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our guide and services! We really appreciate it! We will strive to improve our service the best possible way to serve visitors to Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you!
Written 18 February 2020
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Craig O
Cork, Ireland30 contributions
Our tour guide Hang did a good job of keeping everyone entertained and explaining the history of the tunnels which were very interesting. She also took some photos for us which was nice.
The tunnels themselves are really cool, it's hard to imagine people people fitting through them and even living underground. You get a chance to see the real tunnels and also a chance to go through some sections that were made/expanded for tourists. If you suffer from claustrophobia you probably won't want to go through them as they're quite small still; I'm 179cm and 93kg and i had to crawl on my hands and knees. I'd still recommend going even if you don't want to go into the tunnels (a couple of people on our tour didn't).
It would be nice to stay there an extra 30-60 minutes just to look around at a leisurely pace because you only get about 90-100 minutes there and then there's like 5 hours traveling to and from.
The shooting range is a total rip off, minimum 400k VND for 10 shots or 600k VND to shoot an ak 47. On top of that it looks like the guns are mounted to the wall so you're really just pulling the trigger.
Overall a cool day out to learn a bit of history.
The tunnels themselves are really cool, it's hard to imagine people people fitting through them and even living underground. You get a chance to see the real tunnels and also a chance to go through some sections that were made/expanded for tourists. If you suffer from claustrophobia you probably won't want to go through them as they're quite small still; I'm 179cm and 93kg and i had to crawl on my hands and knees. I'd still recommend going even if you don't want to go into the tunnels (a couple of people on our tour didn't).
It would be nice to stay there an extra 30-60 minutes just to look around at a leisurely pace because you only get about 90-100 minutes there and then there's like 5 hours traveling to and from.
The shooting range is a total rip off, minimum 400k VND for 10 shots or 600k VND to shoot an ak 47. On top of that it looks like the guns are mounted to the wall so you're really just pulling the trigger.
Overall a cool day out to learn a bit of history.
Written 17 January 2020
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Sidcup, UK1,286 contributions
We booked this tour through trip advisor. Our tour guide Mr Cung arrived at our hotel on time for the pick up. We sat on the bus which was comfortable enough and drove round picking up the other guests on the tour. Once we had everyone Mr Cung introduced himself and told us everything that would be happening during our day. He was very knowledgeable and funny with his sense of humour. We stopped at an art craft factory on the way where they showed us how they male these paintings and then they showed us a massive shop with all the paintings on sale. They said all proceeds from the sales went to the people who were affected by the agent orange in the Vietnam war, but I’m not so sure! They said every one of them was hand made but i found some that were exactly the same in Ho Chi Minh city for half the price, Tourist trap springs to mind. Anyway we then made our way to the tunnels. Once we got there Mr Cung got us our tickets and off we went. He took us around all the different parts of the tunnels, explaining everything as we went, he’s a funny guy. You then stop at the refreshment and shooting range, where you can get a drink and shoot a few guns if you want to. After that was the best part for be personally, you get to crawl through the tunnels. I crawled the full distance, which was 160 metres I think. It really is something you must do when on this tour. We then left for the 2 hour journey back to Ho Chi Minh. This tour is a must do if you are in Vietnam and have the time, the tour does take the best part of a whole day. Mr Cung was a great tour guide and I would definitely recommend this tour
Written 20 February 2020
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Dear Valued Guest! Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our guide and services! We really appreciate it! We will strive to improve our service the best possible way to serve visitors to Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you!
Written 21 February 2020
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Christina Seong
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The itinerary was accurate to the tee, the tour was super organized, and our tour guide was an absolute joy. Hang had so much knowledge about the history behind the tunnels and the city as whole, and led the tour in such a fun, engaging way. There was just enough time to see, listen to, and enjoy everything, but nothing felt rushed. Thank you again to Hang and the team for an awesome experience!
Written 5 January 2020
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Amelie
London, UK10 contributions
We did three tours in Vietnam; Chi Chi tunnels, Mekong (with the same company) and My Son. The Chi Chi tunnel tour is the only one we would recommend, and that is a result of the quality tour guide we had. Our guide (‘Thai’) was extremely knowledgeable and keen to pass that on to those of us on the tour. He was very engaging and his personal connection to the war made everything much more meaningful. Right from the bus journey there it was clear that this was going to be a better tour than the others, with Thai giving lots of background information and playing some informative videos. Furthermore, Thai’s English was particularly good and he even bought us some treats on the journey back 🙏 excellent
Written 19 March 2020
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Dear Valued Guest! Thank you very much for your warm feedback to our guide and services! We really appreciate it! We will strive to improve our service the best possible way to serve visitors to Vietnam and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you!
Written 19 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Podemos llevar las maletas al tour? Son dos tamaño mediano
Written 8 October 2023
Buenas tardes,
Nosotros llevamos una maleta de 20l, no llevaría un tamaño más grande.
Espero que te sirva de ayuda mi respuesta.
Disfrutar de Vietnam, es precioso.
Written 10 October 2023
For the Cu Chi Tunnel Part, is it Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc they go to?
Written 27 November 2022
Looking at my photos I took, the location says near Ben Dinh
Written 28 November 2022
Hello! I went on the morning tour on the morning of Sunday (30th October) and was picked up from Queen Ann Hotel. I think I accidentally left a white blasting bag with 3 books inside on the top shelf on the bus above my seat. The bus was red and the number plate was 50F 022.74. Have you been able to find this?
Written 2 November 2022
This is something you need to contact the tour company about directly; not the Q&A section of TripAdvisor.
Written 3 November 2022
IronMal
Jersey City, New Jersey
I would be going with a small group where some were primarily Vietnamese speaking and I speak English. Do the tour guides talk in both English and Vietnamese ? Thanks -
Written 7 September 2022
Our talked mostly in English as our tour was mostly English but was he was Vietnamese and described some of the tour in Vietnamese to my Vietnamese friends
Written 8 September 2022
On the afternoon trip, is it possible to be dropped off at the airport for 5pm on return.
Written 20 August 2022
I don’t think so. We’re returned the downtown around 1800. I recommend you to take the morning tour. Good luck!
Written 20 August 2022
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