See the countryside of Cu Chi tunnels on two wheels which once used to be a "Free Fire Zone" before the unification of North and South Vietnam. Delve into the mystic tunnels of Cu Chi district, the headquartes of VCs for all attacks to Saigon. Insider's access with an exclusive talk to Uncle Chia along the tour, a Cu Chi veteran who began a guerrilla since 14 years old.
8 hours, from US$215pp
Operated in Small Group
Private tour available on request
JOURNEY
Overview
Overview
Escape the hectic life, ride on your MTB to the countryside of Saigon, once used to be a “Free Fire Zone” before the unification of North and South Vietnam. Delve into the mystic tunnels of Cu Chi, the headquartes of VCs and a springboard for all attacks to Saigon. Have an exclusive conversation with Uncle Chia along the tour, a Cu Chi veteran who began a guerrilla since 14 years old.
JOURNEY
Highlights
- Bike through the rubber plantations on less travel road with experienced cycling guide
- Experience the destination of Cu Chi with an exclusive talk to Uncle Chia, Cu Chi veteran (extra charge, optional)
- See the peaceful countryside of Saigon today, once used to be a Free Fire Zone
- Delve in the renown Cu Chi tunnels with local guerrilla’s escort
- Learn history lessons from an insider’s perspective about the war in Cu Chi district
- Visit the war memorial/cementary of Cu Chi soldiers (optional)
- Shoot the famous AK47 or other types of riffle: M1, M30, M60
- Vietnamese lunch at a local farm or at a local restaurant by the riverside of Saigon
- Explore parts of the Cu Chi Tunnels where the Viet Cong hid and lived during war time.
- Discover how thousands of Vietnamese lived in the vast network of tunnels.
- Learn how the tunnels were dug, often by hand, and how they were booby-trapped.
Highlights
- Bike through the rubber plantations on less travel road with experienced cycling guide
- Experience the destination of Cu Chi with an exclusive talk to Uncle Chia, Cu Chi veteran (extra charge, optional)
- See the peaceful countryside of Saigon today, once used to be a Free Fire Zone
- Delve in the renown Cu Chi tunnels with local guerrilla’s escort
- Learn history lessons from an insider’s perspective about the war in Cu Chi district
- Visit the war memorial/cementary of Cu Chi soldiers (optional)
- Shoot the famous AK47 or other types of riffle: M1, M30, M60
- Vietnamese lunch at a local farm or at a local restaurant by the riverside of Saigon
- Explore parts of the Cu Chi Tunnels where the Viet Cong hid and lived during war time.
- Discover how thousands of Vietnamese lived in the vast network of tunnels.
- Learn how the tunnels were dug, often by hand, and how they were booby-trapped.
JOURNEY
Itinerary
Let the adventure begin! Depart the hotel at 7:00 on private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional tourguide escort. Take a panoramic drive passing Saigon historic colonial sites: former US Embassy, Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, General Westmoreland residence, MAAG headquarter. Drive through peaceful countryside of Cu Chi, visit a local rice paper house and rubber plantations along the way to Cu Chi tunnels, Ben Dinh. Start your biking tour through the rubber tree plantations with small little hidden dirt roads, passing local countryside houses, ponds and farms.
Upon arrival at the tunnels, start with a short trekking through the jungle, once used to be a free fire zone. Watch the movie, get explained on the map and then visit B52 bomb craters, secret entrance, air ventilation, fighting trench…Delve in the deepest level of 12 metres underground, not a must. Visit the smoke-less Hoang Cam kitchen, taste local steamed tapioca and drink local tea. Transfer to a riverside restaurant on your private vehicle or on your MTB bike. Lunch with chef’s selected set menu before driving back to your hotel.
Optional:
The journey will be enhanced with a local veteran’s escort throughout the tour, Uncle Nam Chia, who began his guerrilla life since he was 14 years old. There’s extra charge per guest for this enhancement.
Note:
This tour is a recommended sample itinerary handcrafted by our destination specialists that can be fully customized to your preferred dates, time frame, hotel’s location and travel interests.
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Itinerary
Let the adventure begin! Depart the hotel at 7:00 on private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional tourguide escort. Take a panoramic drive passing Saigon historic colonial sites: former US Embassy, Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, General Westmoreland residence, MAAG headquarter. Drive through peaceful countryside of Cu Chi, visit a local rice paper house and rubber plantations along the way to Cu Chi tunnels, Ben Dinh. Start your biking tour through the rubber tree plantations with small little hidden dirt roads, passing local countryside houses, ponds and farms.
Upon arrival at the tunnels, start with a short trekking through the jungle, once used to be a free fire zone. Watch the movie, get explained on the map and then visit B52 bomb craters, secret entrance, air ventilation, fighting trench…Delve in the deepest level of 12 metres underground, not a must. Visit the smoke-less Hoang Cam kitchen, taste local steamed tapioca and drink local tea. Transfer to a riverside restaurant on your private vehicle or on your MTB bike. Lunch with chef’s selected set menu before driving back to your hotel.
Optional:
The journey will be enhanced with a local veteran’s escort throughout the tour, Uncle Nam Chia, who began his guerrilla life since he was 14 years old. There’s extra charge per guest for this enhancement.
Note:
This tour is a recommended sample itinerary handcrafted by our destination specialists that can be fully customized to your preferred dates, time frame, hotel’s location and travel interests.
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JOURNEY
Dates & Prices
INCLUSIONS
* Private comfortable airconditioned vehicle transfer round trip
* Truck and mechanic for bicycle Trek, Canondale on standby during the tour
* Cu Chi tunnels admission fees
* Snacks and water during the program
* Lunch at a local restarant with local specialties
* English speaking cycling guide escort throughout the trip
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal shopping and expenses
* Shooting AK47 or Machine gun M1 at the shooting range
* Items not mentioned in inclusions
* Gratuities for tourguide and driver
Price applied for small group only, you can privatize this suggested itinerary to your specific requirements. Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
Dates & Prices
INCLUSIONS
* Private comfortable airconditioned vehicle transfer round trip
* Truck and mechanic for bicycle Trek, Canondale on standby during the tour
* Cu Chi tunnels admission fees
* Snacks and water during the program
* Lunch at a local restarant with local specialties
* English speaking cycling guide escort throughout the trip
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal shopping and expenses
* Shooting AK47 or Machine gun M1 at the shooting range
* Items not mentioned in inclusions
* Gratuities for tourguide and driver
Price applied for small group only, you can privatize this suggested itinerary to your specific requirements. Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
