Tour Code: SVTG365
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● The tunnels: you can go down into a short section. It is tight, hot and dark. If you don't like small spaces, watch from outside
● The story: the guide explains how the tunnels were dug and used in the war
● Underground rooms: the kitchens and meeting rooms people used down there
● Shooting range (optional): you can fire old war-era guns. It is loud and not for everyone
Tour Overview:
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network that played a crucial role during the Vietnam War. See the living areas, kitchens and command rooms where thousands of people lived during the war. Learn about the tunnels' construction and significance, and optionally experience firing a war-era weapon at the nearby range. This tour offers a unique glimpse into Vietnam's resilient history.
Tour Description:
The Cu Chi Tunnels, a network stretching over 250 kilometers, are one of the most famous and historically significant aspects of the Vietnam War. Originally created in 1948 to support the Viet Minh in their fight for independence from the French, the digging and construction of tunnels continued for the next 25 years. The result was an underground city complete with living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. These tunnels could accommodate thousands of people who lived almost entirely underground for years, leading relatively normal lives, including getting married and raising children.
During the American War, the entire Cu Chi area was designated as a free-fire zone and faced heavy attacks and bombings. In 1988, two sections of the tunnels were opened to visitors. Now, you have the chance to enjoy this wonderful and informative experience. Constructed with “moving parts”, these structures were designed to be livable for long periods of time.
For those interested, there is an opportunity to fire rounds from a war-era M16 or AK47 at the nearby firing range. (This activity is optional; firing range fees are not included).
Depart: 8:00
Duration: 8 hours
Inclusions:
Port pick-up and drop-off
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees and Port fees
Bottled drinking water
Lunch
English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
75% off for children 0-5 years old
25% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price
