Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day by 29-Seater Bus

1. Day 1: Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Discovery – Underground Tunnels & Wartime Experiences

   07:30 – 08:00 | Hotel Pickup in Ho Chi Minh City: Your English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel within the designated District 1 pickup area or meet you at the arranged meeting point. Begin your half-day journey to Cu Chi Tunnels aboard a comfortable air-conditioned 29-seat bus. The tour operates as a Standard Group Tour with a maximum of 25 travelers, offering an affordable way to discover an important historical landmark associated with the Vietnam War.

   Morning | Scenic Journey to Cu Chi Tunnels

   • Travel toward Cu Chi, located outside central Ho Chi Minh City, on an approximately 1.5-hour journey.
   • Learn about the historical importance of the Cu Chi area and its role during the Vietnam War through information shared by your tour guide.

   09:30 | Arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels – Historical Exploration

   • Cu Chi Tunnels: Arrive at the famous underground tunnel complex, one of the most significant historical attractions associated with the Vietnam War.
   • Historical Introduction: Listen to an introduction from your tour guide and discover how the extensive underground tunnel network was used during wartime.
   • Wartime Documentary: Watch a short documentary illustrating the history of Cu Chi Tunnels and the resilience of the fighters who lived and operated in the area.
   • Underground Tunnel System: Explore sections of the historic tunnel network and discover the underground environment used during the Vietnam War.
   • Weapon Factories: Learn about the underground facilities associated with the production and maintenance of wartime weapons and equipment.
   • Field Hospitals & Bunkers: Discover how underground spaces were used for medical treatment, protection, and wartime operations.
   • Trapdoors & Tunnel Entrances: Observe the cleverly designed entrances and concealed trapdoors that formed part of the tunnel system.
   • Underground Kitchens: Learn about the cooking techniques and food preparation methods used by people living underground during the war.
   • Tunnel Crawling Experience: Experience moving through the narrow underground passageways and gain an understanding of the challenging conditions within the tunnel network.
   • Wartime Food Tasting: Taste manioc (cassava) and tea, traditional refreshments associated with wartime life in the Cu Chi area.
   • Optional Shooting Range: Guests interested in an additional shooting range experience may participate at their own expense. This activity is not included in the tour price.

   12:00 | Departure from Cu Chi: Complete your historical sightseeing experience and board the air-conditioned bus for the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

   14:30 – 15:00 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City after a memorable exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels. End of the half-day Standard Group Tour.

Important information

• Tour price includes

  Included

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned 29-seat bus.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fee to Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • One bottle of mineral water per person.
  • Value-added tax (VAT).

  Not Included

  • Travel insurance.
  • Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned in the program.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Optional shooting range experience.
• Good to know

  Tour Information

  • Tour type: Standard Group Tour (Big Group).
  • Maximum group size: 25 travelers.
  • Vehicle: 29-seat air-conditioned bus.
  • Tour duration: Half day, with a scheduled return by 15:00.
  • Departure schedule: Daily.
  • Hotel pickup window: 07:30 – 08:00.
  • Scheduled arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels: 09:30.
  • Scheduled departure from Cu Chi: 12:00.
  • Scheduled return to Ho Chi Minh City: 14:30 – 15:00.
  • The general tour information lists the operating period as 08:00 – 15:00, while the detailed itinerary begins hotel pickup at 07:30.
  • The approximate travel time from central Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi is 1.5 hours, according to the original program.
  • The tour is accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

  Hotel Pickup & Meeting Point Information

  • Hotel pickup service is provided within the designated District 1 area of Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Hotels located in Sai Gon Ward and Tan Dinh Ward are excluded from the pickup service according to the original document.
  • Guests may join the tour at a designated meeting point.
  • The original document does not specify the exact meeting point address.
  • The final hotel pickup arrangements should be confirmed with the tour operator before departure.

  Cu Chi Tunnels Experience

  • The sightseeing program includes an introduction to Cu Chi Tunnels and a short wartime documentary.
  • Guests explore the underground tunnel system and learn about weapon factories, field hospitals, bunkers, concealed entrances, trapdoors, and underground kitchens.
  • The itinerary includes an opportunity to crawl through narrow tunnel passageways.
  • Manioc (cassava) and tea tasting are included in the described sightseeing activities.
  • An optional shooting range experience is available at an additional cost.
  • The exact shooting range fee is not specified in the original document.
  • The document does not identify the specific Cu Chi Tunnels entrance or sightseeing section.

  Children Policy

  • Children under 3 years old: Free of charge when sharing with their parents.
  • Maximum one complimentary child for every two paying adults.
  • Additional children beyond the complimentary allowance are charged the full adult rate, according to the original policy.
  • Children aged 4–9 years old: 75% of the adult tour price when sharing with their parents.
  • Children above 9 years old: Adult tour price applies.

  Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation charge: 100% of the tour price, according to the original document.
  • The document does not specify a cancellation deadline or any exceptions.

  Additional Information

  • Source tour price: 495,000 VND per person.
  • The original document does not specify a price for children exactly 3 years old.
  • Travel insurance is not included.
  • The tour does not include a full meal.
  • This is a budget-oriented group tour using a 29-seat bus with a maximum of 25 travelers.
  • The program does not specify a separate small-group or private-tour option.