Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI - HO CHI MINH CITY
Itinerary: start 8.00 - return 19.00
AM: HCM City
We start the trip by visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring theReunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.
PM: Cu Chi Tunnels
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone".
Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory videoshowing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Sai Gon.
PRICE FOR PER PERSON: 25USD
Included: Transport, English speaking tour guide, Mineral water, Entrance fees, Good lunch.
Excluded: Other personal fees.
Pick up and Drop off:
Free at: Pham Ngu Lao Str, De Tham Str and Bui Vien Str.
Pay extra fee at: Le Thanh Ton Str, Ly Tu Trong Str, Dong Khoi Str, Nguyen Hue Str, Truong Dinh Str, Bui Thi Xuan Str, Thai Van Lung Str, Thi Sach Str.
+ Group (1-2 pax): 140.000vnd/ 2 ways
+ Group (3-7 pax): 160.000vnd/ 2 ways
+ Group (8 pax up): 240.000vnd/ 2 ways.