Ho Chi Minh: Tour to Cu Chi with Ben Dinh Tunnels Group Tour
ID: GYG390681-708350
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the area of steel where the Vietnamese showed their endurance in the past. Journey through a chapter in Vietnamese history on a tour of the network of underground rooms used by the Viet Cong during the war.
Depart from Ho Chi Minh and head towards the suburban district of Cu Chi with an approximately 1.5 hours drive by bus.
Watch a short video presentation about the history of the Ben Dinh Tunnels and learn about the harsh life the Vietnamese people endured during the Vietnam War.
Explore a section of the subterranean system where the Viet Cong set up a base as a hideout from their enemies during the war. Following your guide’s instructions, journey through some of the zones of the tunnels to investigate the underground kitchens, bedrooms, field hospitals, storage facilities, weapons factories, and command centers.
Crawl through the dark and tight spaces to experience what life was like first hand. Taste the wartime staple food of the Viet Cong with a dish of steamed cassava with salt and some special tea.
Go to a shooting range for the optional chance to fire a gun of your choice.
Highlights
- Learn about the experience of the Vietnam War in Southern Part
- Crawl into the huge underground network of the Ben Dinh Tunnels
- Watch a short video which is an overview of Cu Chi’s history
- Climb down tunnels to explore the underground living areas and martial facilities
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.