Tour Program
The Cu Chi Tunnels consist of an elaborate underground community connected with 200 km of tunnels where the Vietnamese revolutionists hided and lived for tens of years during the wars against the foreign enemies.
60 km away from Ho Chi Minh City(approx. 1.5-hours’ drive)
8.00 AM: READY AT THE HOTEL LOBBY
Pick up at Hotel: 8.00-8.30 AM or 13:00-13:30
Drop off at Hotel: About 2.00 PM
Brief Itinerary:
Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
Today, ducks and water buffalos happily co-exist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”.
On arrival, watch a documentary video about Cu Chi tunnels. After a short walk into the forest, visit Hoang Cam smoke-less stove, secret hideouts, fighting bunkers, dangerous booby traps and tanks. Then, visit the common parts of the tunnels and crawl through narrow passageways to experience yourself. Taste typical boiled tapioca and hot tea.
Drive back to Saigon. Drop off at hotel, tour ends.
