From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour
ID: GYG3063-3063
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head west towards Cu Chi to visit a local family and explore the historic underground tunnels. Learn about the impact of the tunnels in the American war with Vietnam. Led by an expert guide.
Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head 2.5 hours west towards the Cambodian border bound for the Cu Chi Tunnels. Enjoy an action-packed day of history, culture, adventure and tradition, led by an expert guide and in small groups of no more than 12 people.
After being collected from your hotel head towards Cu Chi. Upon arrival visit a local family and gain an insight into daily life both past and present. This is a great opportunity to learn about the traditions and cultures of the Thai people.
Continue on to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Local fighters built these during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate. This network of over 200 kilometers of tunnels became legendary during the 1960's when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City.
The tunnels are extensive and in their heyday included, hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. Today the Vietnamese government has preserved approximately 75 kilometers of the tunnels as a memorial park.
Learn about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced and the ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels. You will also sample some of the typical cuisine that the inhabitants would have eaten.
Afterwards return to the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City.
Highlights
- Visit the former Viet Minh underground stronghold at Cu Chi
- Delve into an underground world of guerilla warfare in the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels
- Visit a local family and gain an insight into local life, past and present
- Learn about the history of Vietnam led by an expert English-speaking guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• From September 1, 2021, travelers aged 18+ must produce proof of COVID-19 vaccination to take part in the tour. Children aged 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test, proof of recovery, or proof of vaccination.
• Light and comfortable clothing is recommended with shoes appropriate for walking in the tunnels.
• Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 18 years old must present proof of full vaccination. Participants aged 6-17 must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of Covid-19 infection in the past 9 months, or a negative PCR or lateral flow Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Pick up at Front entrance of the Central Post Office - 2 Cong Xa Paris St, District 1 (next to Notre Dame Cathedral)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
