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Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: Explore Underground History
Overview
Cu Chi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network is a budget-friendly way to explore Vietnam's historic Cu Chi Tunnels. This half-day bus tour, perfect for history buffs and curious travelers, takes visitors into the incredible underground network used during the Vietnam War. These tunnels stretch over 124 miles (200 kilometers) and offer a glimpse into the lives of the Viet Cong.
Visitors will explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, learning about their construction and strategic importance. They can even experience crawling through sections of the tunnels themselves! This tour includes convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, making for a comfortable and hassle-free experience. Choose between a morning or afternoon tour to fit any schedule.
This tour includes air-conditioned transportation to and from the tunnels. Please note that all entrance fees and taxes are not included in the tour price, so visitors should be prepared for additional expenses. This tour provides excellent quality at a low price and is operated by a supplier with a low cancellation rate. 
Highlights
Explore the Legendary Cu Chi Tunnels: Discover the vast underground network used during the Vietnam War.
Affordable Group Tour: Enjoy a budget-friendly experience with round-trip transport included.
Convenient Hotel Pickup: Start and end your tour stress-free with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Choose Your Time: Select a morning or afternoon tour to best fit your schedule.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors loved exploring the narrow tunnels and learning about the history.
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Many found the tour guides to be knowledgeable and engaging.
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The convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off was a plus for many.
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Customers appreciated the chance to experience a significant piece of Vietnam's history firsthand.
Some visitors mentioned that the tunnels could be claustrophobic.
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A few reviewers noted that the extra fees for entrance could be unexpected.
The Journey
Cu Chi Tunnels
Delve into the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Explore the intricate system of tunnels that spans over 250 km, discovering hidden passages, command centers, and living spaces. Witness the resourcefulness of the VC through displays of ingenious traps and workshops. Opt for a firsthand experience of crawling through the tunnels (optional), gaining insight into the challenging conditions faced by soldiers. Discover underground kitchens, healthcare facilities, meeting rooms, and fighting bunkers. Gain insight into VC life through exhibits, taste the simple tapioca root that sustained them, and learn about local crafts like rice paper making and lacquerware. Optional: Experience the shooting range (at your own expense, with a minimum purchase of 10 bullets).
Know Before You Go
This tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle to and from your hotel. Please remember that all entrance fees and taxes are not included in the tour price and are the responsibility of the traveler. Pickup and drop-off are provided at your hotel.
Hot Tip
Many travelers suggest bringing comfortable shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as you will be crawling through tunnels. Also, be prepared to pay for entrance fees separately.
Review Summary
Customers generally say the Cu Chi Tunnels tour offers exceptional value and is a worthwhile cultural experience that brings Vietnamese war history to life. Guides are frequently praised for being knowledgeable, engaging, entertaining, and bilingual, with many sharing personal stories that make the history more impactful and emotional. The tours are well-organized with efficient pickups, comfortable air-conditioned transport, and good amenities including water, snacks, and quality meals. However, some travelers note that the tunnels themselves can be very crowded with tourists, the long bus ride may be uncomfortable for those seated in the back rows with limited legspace, and the optional shooting range activity feels culturally insensitive to some visitors. A few customers mentioned concerns about tour pacing being rushed, particularly when shooting range participants hold up the group, and some felt certain premium options didn't deliver as advertised.
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(2242 reviews)
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4.9
(7059 reviews)
Duration: 420
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The Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Tour offers a captivating journey into Vietnam's wartime history, right outside Ho Chi Minh City. This tour lets visitors explore the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War. See how Vietnamese soldiers and villagers lived and fought in these tunnels. Visitors can watch a special documentary only shown at this location, experience the thrill of crawling through the narrow passages, and visit underground bunkers that served as meeting rooms, hospitals, and ammunition storage.
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(3035 reviews)
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4.9
(3283 reviews)
Duration: 420
minutes
Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour offers a glimpse into Vietnam's wartime history. This half-day tour explores the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network used during the Vietnam War. Visitors will discover how soldiers lived and fought in these underground passages, an important part of Vietnam's past.
This tour will take visitors through the Cu Chi Tunnels Documentary Screening where they will watch a short film that explains the history of the tunnels. After that, visitors will get to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels Underground System, discovering Cu Chi Tunnels Secret Entrances and exploring the intricate Cu Chi Tunnels Maze Exploration. The tour also shows visitors the Cu Chi Tunnels War Documentary and Forest where visitors learn about the wartime. Travelers will see what it was like to live Under The Tunnel and some can try their hand at the Cu Chi Tunnels Shooting Range for an extra fee. The tour wraps up with a taste of Cu Chi Tunnels Wartime Cuisine, like tapioca.
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