Journey from Ho Chi Minh City into one of Vietnam’s most iconic historical landmarks — the Cu Chi Tunnels. These guided tours take you through a remarkable underground network that once sheltered Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Explore hidden passageways, trapdoors, and living quarters as your local guide shares powerful stories of resilience and ingenuity. Learn to see what’s included, the top highlights, and get useful tips you’ll need for the day.
Explore a 120 km underground network built by Viet Cong soldiers, featuring trapdoors, command centers, kitchens, and hospitals, all constructed with simple tools and remarkable ingenuity.
Just 60 km away, the Cu Chi Tunnels make for an ideal half-day or full-day escape, with convenient transfers and professional guided tours.
Sample boiled cassava with peanut-salt, the humble yet hearty meal that once sustained Viet Cong fighters underground.
Extend your journey by visiting the Mekong Delta, Tay Ninh, or Ba Den Mountain, creating a full-day cultural and scenic adventure.
Enjoy a complete guided experience, including entry and transport, at a fraction of the cost of similar historical tours worldwide.
Whether you’re a history lover, curious explorer, or family visitor, the Cu Chi Tunnels offer an engaging mix of education, adventure, and authenticity.
Get picked up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Cu Chi Tunnels, about 60 km away. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the countryside and return after your tour.
Follow a professional English-speaking guide who’ll explain the tunnels’ history, construction, and significance during the Vietnam War. Learn how the Viet Cong lived, fought, and survived underground.
Crawl through safe, widened sections of the tunnels to experience the underground world firsthand. See kitchens, sleeping quarters, command centers, and escape routes used during the war.
View displays of weapons, camouflage techniques, and booby traps designed for defense. Explore bomb craters, tank remains, and reconstructed bunker sites scattered around the area.
Taste wartime cassava with peanut-salt dip, a staple food of the Viet Cong and hear stories that connect Vietnam’s past with its present.
Relax on the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, with drop-off at your hotel.
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Explore the cleverly camouflaged trapdoors that once hid entire networks underground. Try spotting the tiny entry points hidden beneath leaves and soil.
Follow your guide: The tunnels have narrow sections and restricted pathways, always stay with your group.
Health considerations: Not recommended for guests with claustrophobia, mobility issues, or heart conditions.
No littering: Keep the historical site clean and respect its cultural significance.
Photography etiquette: You’re welcome to take photos, but flash photography is discouraged in tunnel areas.
Shooting range: Participation is optional and restricted to adults; safety instructions must be followed at all times.
Tunnel safety: Only enter designated, widened tunnels approved for tourists.
Smoking & alcohol: Prohibited throughout the site.
Respectful behavior: This is a war memorial, please act considerately when viewing exhibits or demonstrations.
Yes, many areas are above ground and easy to access, though crawling through the tunnels may not be suitable for everyone. Families often enjoy the guided storytelling and historical displays.
Most tours include round-trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City, an English-speaking guide, entry tickets, and light refreshments. Full-day options may also include lunch or an additional visit to nearby attractions.
The underground sections are not accessible, but surface exhibits, museum areas, and rest stops can be visited with assistance.
Yes. Most tours include a short break where you can taste wartime dishes like boiled cassava with peanut-salt. Small cafés and stalls also sell snacks and drinks.
Yes, the on-site shooting range allows visitors to fire weapons under supervision (for an additional cost). Ear protection is provided, but the area can be loud — you can opt out if you prefer.
