John Miller
29/08/2026
Verified booking
An unforgettable morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and crawling through the tunnels was a real experience. Highly recommend it.
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Half Day
From≈ $17/guest
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Crawl through the Cu Chi tunnels, walk the jungle trails and learn how the Viet Cong lived and fought — a half-day small-group tour with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and hotel pick-up included.
- Duration6 hours
- Cancellation policyCancel up to 24 hours ahead
- Hotel pickupChoose your pickup point when you book
Highlights
- Explore the Cu Chi tunnels and the jungle walk area with an English-speaking guide
- Crawl inside the tunnels to see how the Viet Cong lived and fought
- Pass by sightseeing villages, rubber plantations and rice paddies
- Taste tapioca (cassava root), the staple that sustained the fighters
- Optional AK47 / M16 shooting range at the site (paid per bullet)
- Small group — max 8 guests
Full description
You will have a chance to explore the Cu Chi tunnels and learn the history of the war from a Vietnamese point of view, passing by sightseeing villages, rubber plantations and rice paddies on the way. Discover the underground world of guerrilla warfare in the incredible Cu Chi tunnels and gain an insight into the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Viet Cong in the jungle walk area. You can crawl inside the tunnels to experience how the guerrillas lived and fought, and try tapioca (cassava root), the simple food that sustained the fighters for years. You will also have the chance to shoot famous AK47 or M16 rifles at the on-site shooting range, at your own expense. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and hotel pick-up inside District 1 is included for small group and private bookings.
What’s included
- Bottled water and entrance fees
- Air-conditioned car
- English-speaking tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at hotels within District 1 (small group and private options)
Not included
- Tipping / gratuities / personal expenses
- Bullets at the shooting range (about $2.50 USD per bullet)
What did guests love?
Sarah Klein
22/08/2026
Verified booking
Fascinating half-day trip. The tunnels are narrow so be prepared, but the exhibits and booby-trap demonstrations were eye-opening. Hotel pick-up was smooth and on time.
From≈ $17/guest
Itinerary
08:00 · Depart from the Opera House or your hotel
Start at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, or get picked up at your hotel in District 1.
08:30 · Sơn Mài Lâm Phát handicraft workshop
Stop: 30 minutes — admission included. Handicapped and handicraft workshop, a traditional stop on the way out of the city.
10:00 · Cu Chi Tunnels
Stop: 100 minutes — admission included. Crawl inside the tunnels, walk the jungle trails and try tapioca.
12:30 · Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Drive back past Ben Thanh Market and arrive at the Opera House or your hotel.
Traveller reviews
4.5
2 verified reviews
John Miller
29/08/2026
Verified booking
An unforgettable morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and crawling through the tunnels was a real experience. Highly recommend it.
Sarah Klein
22/08/2026
Verified booking
Fascinating half-day trip. The tunnels are narrow so be prepared, but the exhibits and booby-trap demonstrations were eye-opening. Hotel pick-up was smooth and on time.
