From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels morning or afternoon
ID: GYG738390-1196266
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover Củ Chi in a small group with your guide. Go underground to explore the network of tunnels, wander through the forest and try the shooting range.
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on a guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Step back in time as you learn how this vast underground network was used during the Vietnam War. Depart Ho Chi Minh City for the Cu Chi Tunnels, just 60 kilometers from the city. Soak up the rural scenery of rice paddies and ducks and water buffalo swimming in the rivers along the road. After a 1.5 hour drive. We arrive at the tunnels where you will: watch a short documentary that takes you back in time with an introduction to the Cu Chi Tunnels - crawl for distances in the tunnels that were used by guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You will see a kitchen, living quarters and a meeting room along the way. Learn how different types of booby traps were created and set up. Visit the weapons room and learn how the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them. Imagine the state of this peaceful neighborhood when it was a "Free Target Zone" and suffered significant destruction and damage from bombings. Discover the remains of Cu Chi that bear witness to the fierce battle that took place there. You will have the opportunity to shoot an AK-47. At the end of the tour, get back on the bus for the return trip to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive approximately at 15:00 for the morning tour and 18:55 for the afternoon tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy the green and peaceful landscape that awaits you when you go the tunnels
- Step back in time and learn about the importance of tunnels during wartime
- Remotely crawl through tunnels used by guerrillas
- Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule
- Train at the shooting range with an AK-47
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.