From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Small Group Tour
Activity provider: Duy Amma
from $29 per person
Free cancellationDiscover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels on a half-day excursion from Ho Chi Minh City. Choose a morning or afternoon option, explore the underground labyrinth and learn about wartime history
Full description
Morning excursion program
07:30–08:00 | Transfer from the hotel
Your guide-driver will meet you at your hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Departure for the Kuchi Tunnels in an air-conditioned vehicle.
09:30 | Arrival at the Kuchi Tunnels
Upon arrival at the Kuchi Tunnels, you will begin your visit with an introduction from your local guide.
Watch a short documentary
Learn the history of the Kuchi area and how the tunnel system was used during the war.
Explore the tunnel area
Walk through the historic site and see secret entrances, underground bunkers, meeting rooms, kitchens, weapons displays and booby traps.
Impressions in the tunnels
Guests can try crawling through a short section of the tunnel to better understand the underground life of local soldiers during the war.
Tasting local dishes
Try boiled cassava with tea, a simple meal commonly associated with life in the Kuchi region during the war.
11:30–12:00 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City
After the tour, hop in your car and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
13:00–13:30 | Transfer to the hotel
You will return to your hotel. Completion of the morning excursion.
Day excursion program
12:30–13:00 | Transfer from the hotel
Your guide-driver will meet you at your hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Departure to the Cuchi Tunnels.
14:30 | Arrival at the Kuchi Tunnels
Arrival at the historical site and start of the guided tour.
Learn the history of Kuti
Watch a short documentary and listen to a guide talk about the tunnel system, life during the war, and Cu Chi's significance in Vietnamese history.
Explore the underground network
Visit different parts of the attraction, including secret entrances, bunkers, underground rooms, kitchens, traps and wartime artifacts.
Tunnel crawl (optional)
Try crawling through a short section of the tunnel if you are comfortable with it.
Cassava and tea tasting
Before finishing your tour, try the boiled cassava and tea.
16:30–17:00 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Departure from Kuti and return to the city.
18:00–18:30 | Transfer to the hotel
Return transfer to your hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. End of the day excursion.
- Transfer from/to hotels in the center of Ho Chi Minh City
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Kuchi Tunnels Entrance Fee
- Bottled water
- Cassava and tea tasting
- Support during the tour.
