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Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
On your guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, you’ll learn about the history of this underground system. The tunnels were dug during the Vietnam War by Viet Cong soldiers as a way to move undetected and launch surprise attacks. Experience the tight squeeze firsthand by crawling through the tunnels, and fire assault rifles at the shooting range after. Pack bug spray and dress for hot and humid weather, arriving earlier in the day to beat the crowds and the afternoon sun. It's not recommended to visit the tunnels after a downpour, as the area will get very muddy.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • orrdin
    New York964 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating experience
    The visit gives a very real sense of what the war was like from the Vietnamese side - their tunnels and how they lived and efforts to fight the Americans. Very realistic experience, especially if you venture into the tunnels. Need a few hours and the drive from Saigon is at least 1.5 hours each way.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 October 2023
  • Eff Bee
    Singapore, Singapore80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must See
    The ingenuity displayed in the tunnel network was truly remarkable, albeit in a brutal context. It was refreshing to experience the anti-US narrative that contrasts with what Hollywood has often portrayed. The complexity and cleverness of the tunnel system were truly remarkable, shedding new light on the historical events.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 October 2023
  • Oscarhuman
    Bristol, United Kingdom15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Surprising and tasty place to eat.
    Wandering around Saigon looking for somewhere clean but not European to eat, we spotted the sign for this place in an entrance to a mall. It’s on the 5th floor along with other food outlets so we were not expecting much but it was great: South Korean food, including a wide selection of vegetable starters plus meats/proteins (prawn, mushroom etc) cooked by staff on a barbecue set into our table. It was all delicious and remarkably good value. Staff were lovely too. I suspect they mainly cater for Koreans and local travellers as they didn’t speak much English - but that was all to the good as it felt more adventurous.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 November 2023
  • Aloysius L
    40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do Not Miss This Place. Must Go
    Once we arrived Ho Chi Minh and check in. We head down to a nearby tour agency to booked a tour. The tour is just next day. Do remember to have your breakfast before the tour. Else, probably near noon you can get something at Cu Chi Tunnels cafe near firing site. Great experience in this tour. We returned back to the city around 230pm.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 13 November 2023
  • David L
    Barwon Heads, Australia130 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting!
    My wife and I enjoyed the visit and learned about the efforts made by the Viet Cong to defeat the US soldiers. Seeing the tunnels and understanding how extensive they were, was amazing. I went through them, which was a little challenging, but helped me to realise what they endured and how difficult they would have been to find. My wife and another tall guy did not - claustrophobic or too large. The guide and service were excellent. Well worth the experience!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 November 2023
  • vintagechina
    Temecula, California1,054 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an Eye Opener
    I am not very knowledgeable about the Vietnam wars so this was a huge learning experience. It was fascinating to learn about the history and the extent of the tunnels. I have more understanding as to the nature of the war and how difficult it was for both sides. This exposure has really sparked my interest to learn more. To be able to go into a tunnel for just a few minutes gave a whole new insight. This is history coming alive.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 21 November 2023
  • AudsBT
    23 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Leaves one subdued at what man will do to man
    Good tour guide who explained the whole setup well. Bomb holes, man traps, tunnels etc all well displayed. Gunshots were a bit hard on the ears - would be better if the waiting area was further away. Good meal at the end.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 November 2023
  • emle_86
    London, United Kingdom7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting (review of visit without tour guide)
    We did a last minute visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels on Wednesday 6th December. We got a grab from our hotel in District 1 who took us straight there for about £20 (each way) and then it was really reasonably priced to enter the tunnels (125,000 each so just over £4 each). My daughter, who is 8 years old, absolutely loved it and there were a few younger children there. We didn’t have a tour guide with us but managed to get around the site ok. I think if we had been more organised we would have booked someone. Word of warning though, I would avoid it when it’s raining really hard as it’s all outdoors and also proceed with caution if you are very tall. My husband was on his bum, crawling along at one point as he is 6ft2 and the tunnels are pretty small. The 50m tunnel is a real workout for the thighs that’s for sure. I’m only 5ft6 so got around fairly easily but I still had to take a couple of breathers as it was hot down there. Nonetheless, it was a brilliant experience and we would highly recommend it. I have a lot of respect for the people who lived and fought there after our visit.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 December 2023
  • Jade P. Lee
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Truly remarkable!
    Visiting this historical landmark would be a must on any vacation to Vietnam. Anyone who lost a loved one in the conflict may find this upsetting, but you have to admire the Vietcong's strategies—despite the fact that they were so brutal—because you can see why they were successful in winning the conflict. The only issue is that it might be annoying to have so many tour groups go through at once.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 December 2023
  • adrenalinejunkie007
    Los Angeles, California84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent insight into the Vietnam War
    It's amazing to learn about the tunnel system and how ingenuity came into play during the Vietnam War. The site offers different forms of defense and offense used during the war, as well as access to some of the hideouts and tunnels. When we visited I felt it was pretty crowded but can understand why. There's also a chance for you to rent firearms and use them at the shooting range if you're so inclined. Kind of surreal to hear all that while walking around the site.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 December 2023
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Rajesh Kumar
Palampur, India29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Ticketing and cost factor.
a. I booked through Klook and paid 834000 VND, for a half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnel. This is much cheaper than any of the local travel agents and I must say they had an excellent guide and a luxary bus.
b. It was a group tour with meet up option at 22 Bui Vien Street, which was hardly 150 mtr from my hotel in Bag packers Street.

Do's and Don't
a. The tour veh stops enroute at a handicraft factory which has lots of local Vietnamese craft work, specialty is the pottery work using egg shells. I recommend Not to buy it as they are exorbitantly high. you can easily pick up same stuff from Bin Tay market or from Ben Than Market at not even half the price.

b. Do not miss to enter the modified tunnel. They have developed it so that tourists can enter the tunnel and get real life feel of how the Vietnamese operated from the tunnel. It is slightly challenging as tall guy like me had to crawl all through, but something not to be missed.
Written 18 February 2020
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NZ Mark
Hamilton, New Zealand20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
We did the Cu Chi tunnels with a tour and tour guide which was very good because we got to learn the history and many interesting things. Cost VND 400-500k depending on what's included. The AK47 ammunition/ bullets are overpriced VND 600k for ten but it's a once in a lifetime. If I did it again, I would take the public bus from HCM City and do it on a much lower budget. Also, would be good to do the river boat up but not sure if cost.

Written 18 February 2020
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Davethepubsinger
Tenerife, Spain266 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
My wife and I used Asiana Link Travels and opted for the morning tour in Feb 2020. We paid 1.1million dong (around £38) for the two of us. Our guide Tri (pronounced tree) was very helpful and spoke very good English. On the way we stopped at a factory where disabled people made lacquered gifts. The process was explained and the various items were most impressive.
We continued on to the tunnels and Tri explained how the Viet Cong survived in the network of tunnels and the ingenious ways they avoided the US and allied troops. There was an option to pay extra to fire live rounds at the firing range from different weapons. Next to the firing range was a good sized cafe. We were surprised that the cafe had been placed right next to the firing range as it was LOUD.
We were then given the chance to go down one of the tunnels at no extra charge. We had the option of doing 20, 40, 100 or 160 metres. After 20 metres my wife and I had had enough. I am not the slimmest person and I found it too hot down there. However, one of our group did the full 160! He took so long the guide was about to go and find him (in case he’d taken the wrong turn and was heading for Cambodia), but he came out saying he’d been taking selfies! After the visit there was the option to go to a restaurant for lunch (included in the price) or return to your hotel. I would recommend Asiana Link Travels as the guide was friendly and informative not only about the tunnels, but also life in modern day Saigon.
Written 21 June 2021
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Csaba
Diosd, Hungary57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
We visited Cu Chi tunnels on 25th Jan 2020 - cost 350k Dong per person. They picked us up with bus at our hotel. The tour guide Lam was very kind, professional and led the tour nicely. We were in the morning tour so it wasnt crowded. We could go through in a comfortable speed. We could go into the tunnel - could choose 10meters, 20meters, 60 or 100 meters. There were also bunkers with museum Stuff to see. You can also fire with Guns if you want - 60k Dong per bullet, 600k for 10. In the End we could also try tapioca that Vietkongs ate in the war. Lam also explained some tactics they used. Nice tour, I recommend to everybody who visits Vietnam.
Written 3 February 2020
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chrissy777
north yorkshire39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
What an eye opener. 2 ways to visit The tunnels. Speedboat 30 mins or road 1 hour and 20 mins. Both interesting journies.
We arrived by taxi from HCMC and a guide from the tunnels showed us round. He was informative , very very interesting and great at English. We expected a 'bill' but not the case . We generously tipped him. Tip. The guides you pre pay for are very expensive and we got same information for much less. Majority of tour is above ground with easy access. The main tunnel has been significantly enlarged for our 'stouter' western visitors. My partner went down to experience the tunnel. Again, lots of history , relics, footage and demonstrations . The original bunkers underground now have thatched rooves so you can see inside from ground level. There is a cafe area and a shooting range but we didn't opt to shoot the rifles. This was one of our favourites . Highly highly recommended. I'm currently using a crutch following surgery and this trip was perfectly fine. People we spoke to had declined to visit as they envisaged it being underground. This is not the case. Entry fee was around £6 per person. Well worth it.
Written 9 February 2020
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welltravelledteacher
Perth, Australia78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
This place is one of a kind and an essential visit when coming to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. We went with a tour guide as part of a small group of 7 (Vietnam Adventure Tours). You get to go into the original tunnels if you want to. They are 100 metres long with options to exit every 20 metres. I wouldn’t visit here as part of a large tour group as you’d barely get to see or hear the tour guide. There is an amazing, large restaurant as you exit the Cu Chi Tunnels tourist site. It is on the water and the food is good.
Written 14 January 2020
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Miles S
San Francisco, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
Tuan is a Vietnam war veteran that knows so much history about the tunnels. He works with Vietnam adventure tours that provide a very cheap price. If you want to visit the cu chi tunnels I highly recommend requesting Tuan as your guide. He is funny, respectful, and most of all very knowledgeable about the war and tunnels. I would definitely book this tour again in the future with other friends to show them some of the history of the Vietnam war!
Written 2 January 2020
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Julie
United Kingdom195 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
We booked a half day tour, it was about £20 pp so good value for money, it is a long half day ! Our guide was very informative and spoke really good English, (Vietnam Adventure Tours). The tunnel area was laid out well, the guide doesn't rush you around and engages in conversation answering any questions. On the way back the guide picked up some snacks for us to try - fried savoury filled and sweet pancakes (more like dumplings), very nice and a nice touch. I would recommend this tour and the company.
Written 1 February 2020
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Jennifer L
114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Fascinating glimpse into the elaborate tunnel system used by the Viet Cong both before and during the Vietnam War. We visited the Ben Duoc area and had a fantastic tour guide. Our boys loved crawling through the tunnels. We took a couple public buses to the site. Entrance was $5 US per person (they measure kids by height to determine if they pay) and includes the tour guide.
Written 15 January 2020
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Culinelle
Zaandam, The Netherlands232 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Visiting the Cu Chi tunnels is a very popular daytrip from Ho Chi Minh city. We booked our trip through Tam Global Travel at our Hotel in Bui Vienstreet. We were picked up at our hotel and on the two hour trip to the tunnels (with a stop at a handicraft store), our guide Rio told a lot about the Vietnamese war. The tunnels were very inventive and very narrow. You can also see some simple but effective traps and you can shoot with real weapons.
Written 23 March 2020
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