Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour Adventure

About this activity

Our Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Morning Tour is an essential experience for anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Located just a scenic drive away toward the Cambodian border, this 125-mile (200-km) subterranean network served as a legendary stronghold during the Vietnam War. This tour offers a profound, “hands-on” look at history that you simply cannot get from a textbook.

From the moment you are picked up at your hotel, your expert guide will begin weaving the tale of this “Iron Triangle.” You’ll explore a hidden world of command centers, kitchens, and booby traps, and even have the chance to crawl through the tunnels yourself. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, this morning tour provides a powerful perspective on the “hard lives” and incredible bravery of those who lived and fought here just decades ago.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Explore the Underground Labyrinth: Navigate a section of the massive 200-kilometer tunnel network, seeing firsthand the storage facilities, weapons factories, and secret kitchens.

• Authentic War-Era Tasting: Experience the “soldier’s diet” by tasting boiled cassava (manioc) and hot tea—the staple food that sustained guerrilla fighters for years.

• Documentary Screening: Watch an evocative film that provides vital context on how the tunnels were built and the fierce battles that took place in the region.

• Weaponry & Trap Exhibits: Get up close with Booby Traps, see captured tanks, and learn about the evolution of the AK-47 and M16 rifles used during the conflict.

• Interactive History: Test your nerves by entering hidden trap doors and seeing how the Viet Cong disappeared into the earth in seconds.

• Optional Shooting Range: For those seeking an extra adrenaline rush, visit the onsite range to fire authentic war-era weapons (AK-47 or M16) under professional supervision (additional cost).

🧭 Your Morning Itinerary

• 08:00 | Hotel Departure Pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside as your guide gives an overview of the “legendary history” of the tunnels.

• 09:30 | Arrival at Cu Chi Begin with a short documentary film. Your guide will then lead you through the jungle to find hidden entrances, smoke-less kitchens (Hoang Cam stoves), and secret meeting rooms.

• 11:00 | The Underground Experience Take the opportunity to crawl through specially widened sections of the tunnels. Visit the memorial and explore the various exhibits of weaponry and traps.

• 12:30 | Tasting & Free Time Relax and enjoy a snack of hot tea and tapioca/cassava. Visit the shooting range if you wish to try your hand with vintage firearms.

• 14:30 | Return to the City Arrive back at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, just in time for a late lunch.

🗣️ Why Choose This Cu Chi Morning Tour?

The morning slot is the best way to beat the heat and the large afternoon crowds. Our guides don’t just show you holes in the ground; they share the personal stories of the people who lived there. By choosing this tour, you get a seamless, stress-free experience that combines professional logistics with a deep respect for the history of Vietnam.

The tunnels are open and the history is waiting to be discovered! Don’t miss out on Saigon’s most iconic day trip. Book your Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Morning Tour today and walk through the pages of history!