Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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On your guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, you’ll learn about the history of this underground system. The tunnels were dug during the Vietnam War by Viet Cong soldiers as a way to move undetected and launch surprise attacks. Experience the tight squeeze firsthand by crawling through the tunnels, and fire assault rifles at the shooting range after.
Pack bug spray and dress for hot and humid weather, arriving earlier in the day to beat the crowds and the afternoon sun. It's not recommended to visit the tunnels after a downpour, as the area will get very muddy.
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- HRNew Delhi, India307 contributionsFascinating TunnelsVisiting the Cu Chi tunnels is a once a lifetime experience. The small tunnels, which have been maintained so that one can enter and walk around, gives a glimpse of what the life of the Guerilla army was in those times. There are also some US tanks and Aircrafts on display near the entrance. There is a l fixed route with a guide who explains the different locations to everyoneVisited November 2022Traveled with familyWritten December 3, 2022
- DuncanTCHEast Greenbush, New York1,272 contributionsAn emotional difficult visit but a definite "must see"The Cu Chi Tunnels are an essential part of the story of the war in Vietnam and as such, are a definite must see. That said, visiting the tunnels is an emotionally difficult journey, given their history of the war and its brutality. The tunnels are well preserved and, in general, the area is well curated and tells a factual, historically accurate (albeit difficult to hear) story. The tunnels are definitely not for people with challenges on tight spaces and it's exceptionally hot inside...but definitely worth the visit.Visited November 2022Written December 3, 2022
- SenoraG5 contributionsCu Chi Tunnels with Kim TravelGreat trip to Cu Chi tunnels. Guide Nhu was really good. Very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about Vietnamese life past and present. Really informative trip. Thought provoking and emotional! Fun as well, going into the tunnels. Good value for money, well recommended 👍Visited December 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten December 17, 2022
- Dhamtri.comPhu Quoc Island, Vietnam20 contributionsGo by speedboat is fasterWe did a morning speedboat tour to Cu Chi Tunnels takes about 1 hour on the boat with fresh air & tropical fruits. It was crowed but worthy because hearing about the history, how they did the tunnels and hide the soil. We tried to enter the secret entrance but could not fit! So be aware of thatVisited November 2022Written December 20, 2022
- Dale HOrange, Australia440 contributionsInterestingInformative, well laid out, and an all round great exhibition. Provides a great deal of visual evidence of how the tunnels operated, the traps they set and daily life for the Vietcong during the war. A great was to spend a couple of hours. Did you decide to go through the tunnels you must have done level of fitness to do this and definitely don’t do it if your claustrophobic.Visited December 2022Traveled soloWritten December 30, 2022
- SmartAMKolkata District, India134 contributionsAuthentic Experience how life was living in Tunnels2 Hours Drive from City . Not scenic. Crowded Roads The Place is immaculate and well maintained Must do the Walkin in tunnel . they have 2 options : 40 M and 60 M Need to Crawl at somepoints but funVisited December 2022Written January 3, 2023
- Charlie10 contributionsInformative and interactiveFascinating and interactive tour which shows some aspects of the ingenuity that the VC used to win the war. It takes 1-1.5 hours to drive there from central HCM city. Go early if you can, it gets very busy.Visited January 2023Written January 4, 2023
- Jasmina SMumbai, India1,028 contributionsCock style walk in this tunnelsThis is different types of tunnels in ho Chi Minh city How soilder walk and passes through from this you can experience. Take care for going inside is must like you have to band and walk. It's may be 20 meters/40meters that comes out from other side. Must visit place.Visited January 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 15, 2023
- Martin EGermany1 contributionNot a must but a should seeVietcong tunnels were an important part of Vietnam history. As tourist highlight spots are somehow rare in Vietnam, visiting the tunnels is one of such highlights. Everything there is well organized but lacks a bit of intellectual substance. Operating a shooting range there fits somehow into the image of lack of style.Visited December 2022Traveled with familyWritten January 17, 2023
- 193jenns49 contributionsNot to be missedOur guide at the Tunnels was fantastic, I wish I had his name. His explanations of the underground existence were enthralling and to be able to go inside was remarkable. The small spaces aren't for everyone, particularly if you suffer from claustrophobia but if you are willing and able to explore down there they are eye opening.Visited December 2022Written January 18, 2023
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Rajesh Kumar
Palampur, India29 contributions
Jan 2020
Ticketing and cost factor.
a. I booked through Klook and paid 834000 VND, for a half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnel. This is much cheaper than any of the local travel agents and I must say they had an excellent guide and a luxary bus.
b. It was a group tour with meet up option at 22 Bui Vien Street, which was hardly 150 mtr from my hotel in Bag packers Street.
Do's and Don't
a. The tour veh stops enroute at a handicraft factory which has lots of local Vietnamese craft work, specialty is the pottery work using egg shells. I recommend Not to buy it as they are exorbitantly high. you can easily pick up same stuff from Bin Tay market or from Ben Than Market at not even half the price.
b. Do not miss to enter the modified tunnel. They have developed it so that tourists can enter the tunnel and get real life feel of how the Vietnamese operated from the tunnel. It is slightly challenging as tall guy like me had to crawl all through, but something not to be missed.
a. I booked through Klook and paid 834000 VND, for a half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnel. This is much cheaper than any of the local travel agents and I must say they had an excellent guide and a luxary bus.
b. It was a group tour with meet up option at 22 Bui Vien Street, which was hardly 150 mtr from my hotel in Bag packers Street.
Do's and Don't
a. The tour veh stops enroute at a handicraft factory which has lots of local Vietnamese craft work, specialty is the pottery work using egg shells. I recommend Not to buy it as they are exorbitantly high. you can easily pick up same stuff from Bin Tay market or from Ben Than Market at not even half the price.
b. Do not miss to enter the modified tunnel. They have developed it so that tourists can enter the tunnel and get real life feel of how the Vietnamese operated from the tunnel. It is slightly challenging as tall guy like me had to crawl all through, but something not to be missed.
Written February 18, 2020
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NZ Mark
Hamilton, New Zealand19 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We did the Cu Chi tunnels with a tour and tour guide which was very good because we got to learn the history and many interesting things. Cost VND 400-500k depending on what's included. The AK47 ammunition/ bullets are overpriced VND 600k for ten but it's a once in a lifetime. If I did it again, I would take the public bus from HCM City and do it on a much lower budget. Also, would be good to do the river boat up but not sure if cost.
Written February 18, 2020
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Davethepubsinger
Tenerife, Spain265 contributions
Feb 2021
My wife and I used Asiana Link Travels and opted for the morning tour in Feb 2020. We paid 1.1million dong (around £38) for the two of us. Our guide Tri (pronounced tree) was very helpful and spoke very good English. On the way we stopped at a factory where disabled people made lacquered gifts. The process was explained and the various items were most impressive.
We continued on to the tunnels and Tri explained how the Viet Cong survived in the network of tunnels and the ingenious ways they avoided the US and allied troops. There was an option to pay extra to fire live rounds at the firing range from different weapons. Next to the firing range was a good sized cafe. We were surprised that the cafe had been placed right next to the firing range as it was LOUD.
We were then given the chance to go down one of the tunnels at no extra charge. We had the option of doing 20, 40, 100 or 160 metres. After 20 metres my wife and I had had enough. I am not the slimmest person and I found it too hot down there. However, one of our group did the full 160! He took so long the guide was about to go and find him (in case he’d taken the wrong turn and was heading for Cambodia), but he came out saying he’d been taking selfies! After the visit there was the option to go to a restaurant for lunch (included in the price) or return to your hotel. I would recommend Asiana Link Travels as the guide was friendly and informative not only about the tunnels, but also life in modern day Saigon.
We continued on to the tunnels and Tri explained how the Viet Cong survived in the network of tunnels and the ingenious ways they avoided the US and allied troops. There was an option to pay extra to fire live rounds at the firing range from different weapons. Next to the firing range was a good sized cafe. We were surprised that the cafe had been placed right next to the firing range as it was LOUD.
We were then given the chance to go down one of the tunnels at no extra charge. We had the option of doing 20, 40, 100 or 160 metres. After 20 metres my wife and I had had enough. I am not the slimmest person and I found it too hot down there. However, one of our group did the full 160! He took so long the guide was about to go and find him (in case he’d taken the wrong turn and was heading for Cambodia), but he came out saying he’d been taking selfies! After the visit there was the option to go to a restaurant for lunch (included in the price) or return to your hotel. I would recommend Asiana Link Travels as the guide was friendly and informative not only about the tunnels, but also life in modern day Saigon.
Written June 21, 2021
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Csaba
Diosd, Hungary41 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We visited Cu Chi tunnels on 25th Jan 2020 - cost 350k Dong per person. They picked us up with bus at our hotel. The tour guide Lam was very kind, professional and led the tour nicely. We were in the morning tour so it wasnt crowded. We could go through in a comfortable speed. We could go into the tunnel - could choose 10meters, 20meters, 60 or 100 meters. There were also bunkers with museum Stuff to see. You can also fire with Guns if you want - 60k Dong per bullet, 600k for 10. In the End we could also try tapioca that Vietkongs ate in the war. Lam also explained some tactics they used. Nice tour, I recommend to everybody who visits Vietnam.
Written February 3, 2020
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chrissy777
north yorkshire39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
What an eye opener. 2 ways to visit The tunnels. Speedboat 30 mins or road 1 hour and 20 mins. Both interesting journies.
We arrived by taxi from HCMC and a guide from the tunnels showed us round. He was informative , very very interesting and great at English. We expected a 'bill' but not the case . We generously tipped him. Tip. The guides you pre pay for are very expensive and we got same information for much less. Majority of tour is above ground with easy access. The main tunnel has been significantly enlarged for our 'stouter' western visitors. My partner went down to experience the tunnel. Again, lots of history , relics, footage and demonstrations . The original bunkers underground now have thatched rooves so you can see inside from ground level. There is a cafe area and a shooting range but we didn't opt to shoot the rifles. This was one of our favourites . Highly highly recommended. I'm currently using a crutch following surgery and this trip was perfectly fine. People we spoke to had declined to visit as they envisaged it being underground. This is not the case. Entry fee was around £6 per person. Well worth it.
We arrived by taxi from HCMC and a guide from the tunnels showed us round. He was informative , very very interesting and great at English. We expected a 'bill' but not the case . We generously tipped him. Tip. The guides you pre pay for are very expensive and we got same information for much less. Majority of tour is above ground with easy access. The main tunnel has been significantly enlarged for our 'stouter' western visitors. My partner went down to experience the tunnel. Again, lots of history , relics, footage and demonstrations . The original bunkers underground now have thatched rooves so you can see inside from ground level. There is a cafe area and a shooting range but we didn't opt to shoot the rifles. This was one of our favourites . Highly highly recommended. I'm currently using a crutch following surgery and this trip was perfectly fine. People we spoke to had declined to visit as they envisaged it being underground. This is not the case. Entry fee was around £6 per person. Well worth it.
Written February 9, 2020
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welltravelledteacher
Perth, Australia82 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This place is one of a kind and an essential visit when coming to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. We went with a tour guide as part of a small group of 7 (Vietnam Adventure Tours). You get to go into the original tunnels if you want to. They are 100 metres long with options to exit every 20 metres. I wouldn’t visit here as part of a large tour group as you’d barely get to see or hear the tour guide. There is an amazing, large restaurant as you exit the Cu Chi Tunnels tourist site. It is on the water and the food is good.
Written January 14, 2020
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Miles S
San Francisco, CA7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Tuan is a Vietnam war veteran that knows so much history about the tunnels. He works with Vietnam adventure tours that provide a very cheap price. If you want to visit the cu chi tunnels I highly recommend requesting Tuan as your guide. He is funny, respectful, and most of all very knowledgeable about the war and tunnels. I would definitely book this tour again in the future with other friends to show them some of the history of the Vietnam war!
Written January 2, 2020
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Julie
United Kingdom156 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We booked a half day tour, it was about £20 pp so good value for money, it is a long half day ! Our guide was very informative and spoke really good English, (Vietnam Adventure Tours). The tunnel area was laid out well, the guide doesn't rush you around and engages in conversation answering any questions. On the way back the guide picked up some snacks for us to try - fried savoury filled and sweet pancakes (more like dumplings), very nice and a nice touch. I would recommend this tour and the company.
Written February 1, 2020
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Jennifer L
118 contributions
Jan 2020
Fascinating glimpse into the elaborate tunnel system used by the Viet Cong both before and during the Vietnam War. We visited the Ben Duoc area and had a fantastic tour guide. Our boys loved crawling through the tunnels. We took a couple public buses to the site. Entrance was $5 US per person (they measure kids by height to determine if they pay) and includes the tour guide.
Written January 15, 2020
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Culinelle
Zaandam, The Netherlands188 contributions
Dec 2019
Visiting the Cu Chi tunnels is a very popular daytrip from Ho Chi Minh city. We booked our trip through Tam Global Travel at our Hotel in Bui Vienstreet. We were picked up at our hotel and on the two hour trip to the tunnels (with a stop at a handicraft store), our guide Rio told a lot about the Vietnamese war. The tunnels were very inventive and very narrow. You can also see some simple but effective traps and you can shoot with real weapons.
Written March 23, 2020
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Bradrakatak
Carlton, UK191 contributions
How wide are the tunnels? Is there a size restriction for generously sized adults ?
Nora Kahn
Vallentuna, Sweden7 contributions
hi, I have booked a trip with Vietnam adventure tours. I know the location to be picked up but when the guide is over, do they give me a ride back?
Udesh K
Melbourne, Australia66 contributions
Yes I imagine they will drop you back. That is the normal convention
Laura R
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3 contributions
Is it necessary to book a tour? or can I just show up and purchase tickets? I have transportation available, so this would not be an issue, just want to understand if a tourguide is indispensable, and if it has to be booked in advance
Thomas P
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam4 contributions
Hi E9755XOla...
If you booking soon , you will have a good price and I am highly recommened you to come to our company on 55 Do Quang Dau street, distr 1 so that we can offer you the best services and also some advices for you to have the most unforgetable trip in Vietnam.
Hopefully to meet you soon and have a nice day ahead
Vietnam Travel Group Team
Amber A
1 contribution
Planning on visiting here from Hoi An. Any ideas on how to get here and what is the easiest way to?
RKM
London, Canada17 contributions
You will need to go with an organized tour. I’d suggest making a booking. It’s well outside of downtown Saigon. It took us 3 hours to get to the tunnels from our hotel. We went with a private tour.
Hi, am planning for the half day cu chi tunnels trip with my wife and 2 year old child and have 2 queries
1. My wife is pregnant, is the trip suitable for pregnant woman ( she would definitely NOT prefer entering any tunnels and would just enjoy the rest of the tour)
2. Will we be allowed to participate in firing range as my sole purpose visiting the tunnels is to fire a mk60
Terry M Chang
Toronto, Canada54 contributions
The highlight of the tour is going/crawling to the tunnel. That said, your pregnant wife with not be able to experience that. As for the two-year-old, she/he may get bored especially with the long bus ride there plus the actual hike that is sometimes mosquito-ridden,
As for the firing range, there is Saigon Sniper if that is what you want to do!
James H
Toronto
Is it much busier on the weekends?
drifter_bangalore
Bengaluru, India155 contributions
I visited on a weekend as part of tour group. there weren't too many others other than our group. Guess it depends more on the time of year and whether its the holiday season
Anne
1 contribution
Is there a place there or close by to get lunch?
Trinh Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam788 contributions
If you book tour in this place have restaurant for you had lunch
Gaillard C
Nantes, France7 contributions
Bonjour, je voudrai trouvez un tour en partance du district 1 avec un guide parlant Francais.
Pouvez vous m'aider SVP ?
Rodolfo Martin
Province of Barcelona, Spain65 contributions
Gaillard, you can ask in any hotel at Ho Chi Minh about that matter. I am sure they have tours in French as well as in English that was the one I used there.
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