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Escape from Saigon and discover the secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels in half a day. Explore the 200 kilometer network of hand-dug underground tunnels. A testament to human ingenuity and resilience during the Vietnam War. A touch of adventure to understand the perseverance of the Vietnamese people.
If you have just half a day and want to escape the bustle of Saigon, discover the fascinating secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels. This experience offers not only a deeper understanding of the Vietnam War, but also a glimpse into the peaceful rural life surrounding the city—plus a touch of light adventure rarely found in short excursions.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel and travel northwest from Saigon to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few surviving monuments of the war. Beneath the ground lies an extraordinary network of 200 kilometers of hand-dug tunnels, once used and inhabited by Vietnamese guerrilla forces. Stretching from the Cambodian border to the outskirts of Saigon—and even beneath what was once a U.S. airbase—this underground labyrinth is a testament to human resilience and ingenuity.
Your guide will share stories, historical context, and insights into the artifacts, weapons, and remnants preserved here. For those who wish, there’s the chance to crawl through a short section of the tunnel to truly feel the conditions experienced during the war.
By the end of the visit, you’ll understand why Cu Chi has become a symbol of the resourcefulness, determination, and enduring spirit of the Vietnamese people. Return to Saigon in the late afternoon
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Additional Information
● Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important to note in this case that it is the sole obligation and responsibility of the passenger, in the event of not having received communication from the local provider, to contact the local number provided on the voucher one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● Pick up available for hotels in below areas: Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Dinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thu Khoa Huan, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh, Nguyen Van Cu and Ky Con
● In case your hotel is not in our pick zone, kindly help head to our meeting point
● Exact pick-up time to be advised upon reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
● The order of program subject to change without prior notice
● This tour has a minimum of two people to operate
Inclusions
✔ Selected Hotels pickup and drop-off from Ho Chi Minh City Centre
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Admission fee
Exclusions
✖ Personal expenses and tips
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Pick-up from selected hotels in City Centre of Ho Chi Minh o no.112 Tran Hung Dao Street