Cu Chi Tunnels Day Tour

Duration: Full day (approximately 6–7 hours)

Tour type: Day trip from Saigon

Language: English

Travel style: Historical · Cultural · Local insight

Ideal for: Travelers interested in Vietnam War history and local life

Itinerary

Morning

• Pick-up from your hotel in central Saigon

• Drive to Cu Chi (approximately 1.5–2 hours)

• Short introduction about the Cu Chi area and wartime history

At Cu Chi Tunnels

• Watch an introductory documentary

• Explore the tunnel system with a local guide

• Learn about traps, bunkers, kitchens, and underground life

• Optional crawl through a section of the tunnels

• See wartime tools, weapons, and living areas

Lunch

• Local lunch at a nearby restaurant

Afternoon

• Return to Saigon

• Drop-off at your hotel in District 1

Additional Information

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

• Not suitable for guests with mobility issues or claustrophobia

• Tunnel crawling is optional