Explore a vast underground network of tunnels that hid and protected thousands of Viet Cong troops during the Vietnam War. The section that you will tour lies beneath the Cu Chi district in the countryside north of Ho Chi Minh City.
5 hours, from US$95pp
Operated in Small Group
Private tours available on request
JOURNEY
Overview
Overview
Discover a vast underground network of tunnels that hid and protected thousands of Viet Cong troops during the Vietnam War. The section that you will tour lies beneath the Cu Chi district in the countryside 65 km Northwest of Saigon.
JOURNEY
Highlights
- 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
- 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
In order to combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, Communist guerrilla troops known as Viet Cong (VC) dug tens of thousands of miles of tunnels, including an extensive network running underneath the Cu Chi district northwest of Saigon. Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety. To combat these guerrilla tactics, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces trained soldiers known as “tunnel rats” to navigate the tunnels in order to detect booby traps and enemy troop presence. Now part of a Vietnam War memorial park in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the Cu Chi tunnels have become a popular tourist attraction.
On this amazing journey, you will be picked up at the hotel lobby at 8:00 then start your scenic 1.5 hour-drive to Cu Chi district which located 65 km Northwest of Saigon.
Explore a vast underground network of tunnels that hid and protected thousands of Viet Cong troops during the Vietnam War. The section that you will tour lies beneath the Cu Chi district in the countryside north of Ho Chi Minh City. Communist forces began digging the tunnels in the late 1940s, when they were fighting the French for independence. As you will discover, the tunnels span thousands of miles and once hid an underground city of sorts with living quarters, smokeless kitchens, hospitals and schools.
The tunnels were typically five feet high and not even three feet wide, with air passages to the surface camouflaged to look like natural holes from tree roots or animals. The tunnels that you will traverse have been expanded somewhat for safety and convenience. Digging the tunnels was an incredibly arduous and time-consuming endeavor, as they were often dug by hand. Before abandoning them, the Viet Cong left booby traps for the invading troops.
Driving 1.5-hour back to your hotel on private A/C vehicle after the tour, you will have time to chat with your tourguide to learn more about the daily local life in Cu Chi after the war or browse photos that taken during the trip.
Please 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. This tour is also available if you would like to combine with cycling activities, speedboat, jeeps…
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Itinerary
In order to combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, Communist guerrilla troops known as Viet Cong (VC) dug tens of thousands of miles of tunnels, including an extensive network running underneath the Cu Chi district northwest of Saigon. Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety. To combat these guerrilla tactics, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces trained soldiers known as “tunnel rats” to navigate the tunnels in order to detect booby traps and enemy troop presence. Now part of a Vietnam War memorial park in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the Cu Chi tunnels have become a popular tourist attraction.
On this amazing journey, you will be picked up at the hotel lobby at 8:00 then start your scenic 1.5 hour-drive to Cu Chi district which located 65 km Northwest of Saigon.
Explore a vast underground network of tunnels that hid and protected thousands of Viet Cong troops during the Vietnam War. The section that you will tour lies beneath the Cu Chi district in the countryside north of Ho Chi Minh City. Communist forces began digging the tunnels in the late 1940s, when they were fighting the French for independence. As you will discover, the tunnels span thousands of miles and once hid an underground city of sorts with living quarters, smokeless kitchens, hospitals and schools.
The tunnels were typically five feet high and not even three feet wide, with air passages to the surface camouflaged to look like natural holes from tree roots or animals. The tunnels that you will traverse have been expanded somewhat for safety and convenience. Digging the tunnels was an incredibly arduous and time-consuming endeavor, as they were often dug by hand. Before abandoning them, the Viet Cong left booby traps for the invading troops.
Driving 1.5-hour back to your hotel on private A/C vehicle after the tour, you will have time to chat with your tourguide to learn more about the daily local life in Cu Chi after the war or browse photos that taken during the trip.
Please 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. This tour is also available if you would like to combine with cycling activities, speedboat, jeeps…
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Dates & Prices
INCLUSIONS
* Free pick up at all hotels in district 1, 3
* Comfortable airconitioned vehicle for round trip transfer
* Cold water & wet tissue served on board
* Professional English speaking tourguide escort throughout the tour
* Cu Chi admission fees
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal expenses as shopping, shooting AK47..
* All that not mentioned in inclusions
As this suggested itinerary can be personalized to your specific requirements, it is also available for online booking – just click “Book Now”. Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
Dates & Prices
INCLUSIONS
* Free pick up at all hotels in district 1, 3
* Comfortable airconitioned vehicle for round trip transfer
* Cold water & wet tissue served on board
* Professional English speaking tourguide escort throughout the tour
* Cu Chi admission fees
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal expenses as shopping, shooting AK47..
* All that not mentioned in inclusions
As this suggested itinerary can be personalized to your specific requirements, it is also available for online booking – just click “Book Now”. Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
