Cu Chi tunnels – half day

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Discover Cu Chi tunnels, an impressive underground village that played a significant role during the Vietnam War.
• Learn about the construction and daily life of the Vietnamese soldiers who lived and fought in the tunnels, and see firsthand the many traps and defense systems they employed.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

Pick up: 07:30 – 08:00
Drop off: 14:00 – 14:30

Begin with pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City district 1 and enjoy a 1.5-hour drive to Cu Chi. Upon arrival, watch an introductory video before exploring the vast network of tunnels, which include kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. The tunnels also contain hidden trap doors and dangerous traps that demonstrate the strategic intelligence of the soldiers. Enjoy some special tea and cassava, which were guerrilla foods during the war, and take a break to relax or try shooting a real gun.

After your Cu Chi visit, return to Ho Chi Minh City and be dropped off at your hotel doorsteps.

Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic and weather conditions, and may vary from the estimated time.