The Củ Chi Tunnels are definitely worth a day trip out of Hồ Chí Minh City. Experience this interesting tour first hand with a local guide who would share the battle stories of war in the jungle and the cultural history of the Củ Chi Tunnels.
Just 70km (40 miles) northwest from downtown, the Củ Chi area lies at the end of the Hồ Chí Minh Trail and was the base from which Vietnamese guerrillas used to attack the city. As a result, the whole area became a “free-fire zone” and was carpet-bombed in one of many American’s “scorched-earth” policies. But the residents of Củ Chi took their war underground, literally, developing a network of tunnels that, at its height, stretched as far as Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens, and triage areas — an effective network for waging guerrilla warfare on nearby U.S. troops.
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Itinerary
Attractions:
- Includes a brief propaganda video on how the tunnels were used to successfully defeat American military forces in combat
- Explore the vast network of underground Bến Đình tunnels, Củ Chi used during the Việt Nam War.
- Experience crawling through some tunnels to imagine how people could live there for an extended period!
- Learn about life in Việt Nam during the war time and see bomb craters and tank remains
- Great value tour with hotel pick-up, entrance fees and round-trip transport included
- Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience
- Tour ends with a taste of Củ Chi boiled tapioca
Highlights & Inclusions:
- Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
- All Admission Fees
- Drinks (1 bottles of 500ml/Person)
- Excludes Personal Expenses, Drinks like Beer and Soft Drinks
- Boiled Tapioca and Local Tea
- Air-Conditioned Private Van with English Speaking Driver
- Car Insurance, Tolls, Petrol & All Parking
- No Tipping Required
Insider Tips:
- Go during weekdays to beat the crowd
- Be prepared with comfortable walking shoes for some moderate walking
- As it can be hot, do bring hats or umbrellas