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Private VIP Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Car, No Crowds

Highlights


Get picked up at the meeting place or your hotel address. We will travel beyond the typical city tourist spots to a local neighborhood of Cu Chi, where you feel tranquil, peaceful, and happy while driving through many green rice fields, rubber plantations, and water buffalos.

  • Documentary Film and Tunnel Diagram: Watching a documentary film about the Vietnam War provides context and insight into the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Following this, viewing diagrams of the tunnels’ construction and layout, including various sections like kitchens, bedrooms, storage areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helps visitors understand the complexity and functionality of the tunnel network.
  • Booby Traps and Tunnel Exploration: Exploring booby traps and trapdoors adds an element of adventure to the tour. The highlight of the trip, crawling and walking through the cramped and narrow passageways of the tunnels, offers a firsthand experience of the conditions faced by soldiers during the war. Reconstructed chambers provide a glimpse into life within the tunnels during wartime.
  • Handmade Weapons and Traps: Learning about handmade weapons and traps used by local guerrillas during the Vietnam War offers insight into the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Vietnamese fighters. Understanding how everyday items were repurposed for survival and combat enhances visitors’ appreciation for the resilience of the Vietnamese people during the conflict.
  • Tea and Tapioca: Enjoying hot tea and tapioca, which served as guerilla food during the war, provides a taste of the local cuisine and offers a moment of relaxation after the immersive tunnel experience. This culinary aspect adds a sensory dimension to the tour, allowing visitors to connect with the culture and history of the region through food.
  • Optional Shooting Range Visit: For visitors interested in additional activities, a visit to the shooting range offers the opportunity to experience firing historic firearms at an extra cost. This optional activity provides a hands-on experience related to the military history of the area and can be a thrilling addition to the tour for those interested in firearms or marksmanship.
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City: After completing the tour activities, the group will return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the excursion. This allows visitors to reflect on their experiences and provides ample time to rest and relax after a day of exploration.

Overall, this itinerary offers a comprehensive and immersive experience of the Cu Chi Tunnels, combining historical education, adventure, cultural immersion, and optional recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.

1. Food & Drinks

  • Bottled water
  • Hot tea
  • Light snack: Boiled tapioca with tea – just like the wartime soldiers enjoyed
  • Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels (125,000 VND / $5 USD)

2. Transportation

  • Travel in an air-conditioned car or van
  • Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4
  • Guests outside these districts can: Meet at the Saigon Opera House, or Add $7 USD for direct hotel pick-up and drop-off

3. Equipment & Extras

  • Rain poncho (in case of rain)
  • All parking and fuel costs are covered
  • Accident insurance included

4. Local Guide

  • Friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Assists with photos and shares cultural & historical insights throughout the tour

We require a minimum of 5 adults to operate a group tour.

If you’re interested but have fewer than 5 adults in your party, we’d be happy to check availability for your preferred date. If the group doesn’t meet the minimum, we can place you on a waiting list and notify you as soon as the minimum number is reached.

Alternatively, you may choose to book a private tour at a higher rate, which offers a more personalized and flexible experience tailored to your preferences.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions — we’re here to help!

💰 Private Group Pricing Table

Group SizePrice
1 – 3 Guests$140 USD total (flat rate)
4 – 5 Guests$140 USD + $35 USD per additional guest beyond 4
6+ Guests$140 USD + $29 USD per additional guest beyond 6

1. What time does the tour start?

We start in the morning or the afternoon, and the departure is from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. You can choose the time slot you like. 


 2. Where do we meet?

We offer free pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
If you’re staying in other districts, we’ll meet at the Saigon Opera House, or we can provide hotel pickup for a small $7 USD extra fee.


3. How long is the tour?

The full experience lasts approximately 6 hours, including travel time (around 2 hours each way by car) and time spent at the Cu Chi site.


 4. What happens if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine! We’ll provide rain ponchos, and most of the activities can still be enjoyed in light rain. In case of severe weather, we’ll contact you for options.


5. What’s included in the price?

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car
  • Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Hot tea and tapioca snack (as eaten by soldiers during the war)
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Accident insurance
  • Rain poncho (if needed)


6. Can I try shooting guns?

Yes, at the on-site shooting range, you can fire an AK-47, M16, or other rifles.
Note: This is optional and paid separately (2.5 USD per bullet).


7. What should I wear?

We recommend wearing: comfortable clothes, walking shoes, or sneakers, and Bug spray and sunscreen (if you’re sensitive)


8. Can children join the tour?

Yes, kids are welcome! However, due to the narrow tunnels, children under 6 or those who feel claustrophobic may not want to crawl through.


9. What payment methods do you accept?

You can: Pay in cash after the tour or pay in advance by PayPal or credit card


11. Where can I book the tour?

You can book through: Airbnb, Viator, GetYourGuide

👉 We recommend booking directly with us.

Highlights


Get picked up at the meeting place or your hotel address. We will travel beyond the typical city tourist spots to a local neighborhood of Cu Chi, where you feel tranquil, peaceful, and happy while driving through many green rice fields, rubber plantations, and water buffalos.

  • Documentary Film and Tunnel Diagram: Watching a documentary film about the Vietnam War provides context and insight into the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Following this, viewing diagrams of the tunnels’ construction and layout, including various sections like kitchens, bedrooms, storage areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helps visitors understand the complexity and functionality of the tunnel network.
  • Booby Traps and Tunnel Exploration: Exploring booby traps and trapdoors adds an element of adventure to the tour. The highlight of the trip, crawling and walking through the cramped and narrow passageways of the tunnels, offers a firsthand experience of the conditions faced by soldiers during the war. Reconstructed chambers provide a glimpse into life within the tunnels during wartime.
  • Handmade Weapons and Traps: Learning about handmade weapons and traps used by local guerrillas during the Vietnam War offers insight into the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Vietnamese fighters. Understanding how everyday items were repurposed for survival and combat enhances visitors’ appreciation for the resilience of the Vietnamese people during the conflict.
  • Tea and Tapioca: Enjoying hot tea and tapioca, which served as guerilla food during the war, provides a taste of the local cuisine and offers a moment of relaxation after the immersive tunnel experience. This culinary aspect adds a sensory dimension to the tour, allowing visitors to connect with the culture and history of the region through food.
  • Optional Shooting Range Visit: For visitors interested in additional activities, a visit to the shooting range offers the opportunity to experience firing historic firearms at an extra cost. This optional activity provides a hands-on experience related to the military history of the area and can be a thrilling addition to the tour for those interested in firearms or marksmanship.
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City: After completing the tour activities, the group will return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the excursion. This allows visitors to reflect on their experiences and provides ample time to rest and relax after a day of exploration.

Overall, this itinerary offers a comprehensive and immersive experience of the Cu Chi Tunnels, combining historical education, adventure, cultural immersion, and optional recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.

1. Food & Drinks

  • Bottled water
  • Hot tea
  • Light snack: Boiled tapioca with tea – just like the wartime soldiers enjoyed
  • Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels (125,000 VND / $5 USD)

2. Transportation

  • Travel in an air-conditioned car or van
  • Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4
  • Guests outside these districts can: Meet at the Saigon Opera House, or Add $7 USD for direct hotel pick-up and drop-off

3. Equipment & Extras

  • Rain poncho (in case of rain)
  • All parking and fuel costs are covered
  • Accident insurance included

4. Local Guide

  • Friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Assists with photos and shares cultural & historical insights throughout the tour

We require a minimum of 5 adults to operate a group tour.

If you’re interested but have fewer than 5 adults in your party, we’d be happy to check availability for your preferred date. If the group doesn’t meet the minimum, we can place you on a waiting list and notify you as soon as the minimum number is reached.

Alternatively, you may choose to book a private tour at a higher rate, which offers a more personalized and flexible experience tailored to your preferences.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions — we’re here to help!

💰 Private Group Pricing Table

Group SizePrice
1 – 3 Guests$140 USD total (flat rate)
4 – 5 Guests$140 USD + $35 USD per additional guest beyond 4
6+ Guests$140 USD + $29 USD per additional guest beyond 6

1. What time does the tour start?

We start in the morning or the afternoon, and the departure is from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. You can choose the time slot you like. 


 2. Where do we meet?

We offer free pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
If you’re staying in other districts, we’ll meet at the Saigon Opera House, or we can provide hotel pickup for a small $7 USD extra fee.


3. How long is the tour?

The full experience lasts approximately 6 hours, including travel time (around 2 hours each way by car) and time spent at the Cu Chi site.


 4. What happens if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine! We’ll provide rain ponchos, and most of the activities can still be enjoyed in light rain. In case of severe weather, we’ll contact you for options.


5. What’s included in the price?

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car
  • Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Hot tea and tapioca snack (as eaten by soldiers during the war)
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Accident insurance
  • Rain poncho (if needed)


6. Can I try shooting guns?

Yes, at the on-site shooting range, you can fire an AK-47, M16, or other rifles.
Note: This is optional and paid separately (2.5 USD per bullet).


7. What should I wear?

We recommend wearing: comfortable clothes, walking shoes, or sneakers, and Bug spray and sunscreen (if you’re sensitive)


8. Can children join the tour?

Yes, kids are welcome! However, due to the narrow tunnels, children under 6 or those who feel claustrophobic may not want to crawl through.


9. What payment methods do you accept?

You can: Pay in cash after the tour or pay in advance by PayPal or credit card


11. Where can I book the tour?

You can book through: Airbnb, Viator, GetYourGuide

👉 We recommend booking directly with us.

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