Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour
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Quick Facts
- Start Point: Ho Chi Minh City
- End Point: Ho Chi Minh City
- Location: CU Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City
- Trek Distance: Approximately 1.5 km of the tunnel exploration
- Duration: 5-7 hours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate (cave exploration can be challenging)
Overview
- Enjoy a private car or van with the hotel pickup or drop-off
- Enjoy a private, customizable tour
- Receive exclusive attention from a professional guide
- Explore the Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc tunnel sites.
- Watch a document file explaining the tunnel’s historical importance
- Crawl through the safe sections of the underground tunnels
- View war relics, including tanks, traps and weapons
- Visti the underground meeting rooms and living area
- Enjoy the local refreshments or lunch
- Ideal for families, history lovers, and small groups
This private tour offers a more personalised and immersive experience compared to group tours. With the flexible departure time and a private vehicle at your disposal, you get to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi region in comfort. Upon arrival, your dedicated guide will lead you through the fascinating journey into Vietnam’s wartime history.
You also get to visit the tunnels that served as the base for the Viet Cong during wartime, as well as underground kitchens, command centres, and hidden escape routes. You’ll get to crawl through safe tunnel segments, see authentic wartime weapons, and observe the ingenuity of guerrilla warfare techniques. The private setting allows you to ask detailed questions and spend time at your leisure. This is an ideal setup for those who value flexibility, comfort, and in-depth learning.
cu chi tunnels private tour Highlights
- You get to skip the crowds with a dedicated, crowd-free exercise experience.
- You have the option to choose between Ben Dnh Tunnels or Ben Duoc Tunnels.
- You can enjoy direct interaction with your guide and gain in-depth knowledge about Vietnam and its history.
- You get to set your own pace, pause for photos, or skip sections as needed.
- You also have the option to stop at cultural sites, such as rubber plantations or rice paper workshops.
- You also gain access to less touristy tunnel routes, offering a more authentic experience.
- It is ideal for photographers or content creators as this needs some time, and the creators cannot follow through with the group timings.
- This tour also offers an option for vegetarians or those with special meal requests.
- This is ideal for families with children or older adults who prefer a flexible itinerary.
Itinerary for cu chi tunnels private tour
- 800 AM- Pick up from Ho Chi Minh City from your hotel or the central pier of the city
- 9:30 AM- Arrive at Cu Chi tunnel, Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc, as per your choice
- 9:45 AM- Watch a short documentary film about the Vietnam War and tunnel construction
- 10:00 AM- Begin guided exploration of the tunnel system, including the trap doors, underground shelters, command rooms, etc.
- 10:45 AM- Crawl through safe sections of the tunnel for a hands-on experience
- 11:15 AM – Visit various exhibits, exhibits, including wartime weapons, tanks, and booby traps.
- 11:30 AM – Optional visit to the shooting range, which is at an extra cost.
- Noon- Enjoy the light refreshments or lunch at a local restaurant
- 1:00 PM- Depart from the CU Chi District
- 2:00 PM- Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
What does the package include?
Inclusions
- Private hotel pickup and drop off in Ho Chi Minh City
- Dedicated English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Viewing of the documentary film at the tunnel site
- Guided walk through tunnel areas, exhibits and historical displays
- Bottles of drinking water are provided during the tour
- Flexible timing and itinerary tailored to your pace.
- An optional stop at the local handicraft or rubber plantations
Exclusions
- Shooting range fees
- Lunch or meals
- Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for guides or drivers
FAQs About cu chi tunnels private tour
Is the tour fully private, or will others join?
Yes, the tour is entirely private, and no other guests will join your private tour. This offers a personalised and exclusive experience throughout.
Can we customise the itinerary or timing?
The itinerary and departure time can be customised to suit your preferences and the travel pace.
What type of vehicle is used for the private tour?
A private air-conditioned car or van is provided depending on your group size, ensuring comfort and flexibility.
Is hotel pickup and drop-off included in the private tour?
Yes, the round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from central Ho Chi Minh City is included in the private tour package.
Is a private guide included, and what languages do they speak?
Yes, a private guide is included, and they are most commonly fluent in English, with other language options available on request.
Can we add other attractions to the private tour (e.g., city tour or countryside)?
Yes, the private tour can be extended to include additional attractions, such as HCM City sites or countryside stops.
Policies
- Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
- In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.
- Any cancellation made 25 days before the date of departure, would levy 15% of the total tour cost as cancellation charges.
- Any cancellation made within 15-25 days before the date of departure, would levy a 25% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
- Any cancellation made within 7-15 days before the date of departure, would levy 50% of the total tour cost as cancellation charges.
- Any cancellation made within 0-7 days before the date of departure, would levy 100% of the total tour cost as cancellation charges.
- Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be canceled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveler as an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.
- Any refund applicable will be processed within 7 business days.
- Carry proper ID proofs for cross verifications to the forest permit.
- Avoid carrying any valuables, or jewelry.
- Avoid littering and carry your personal disposal bags.
- Do not wear uncomfortable clothes like a saree, jeans, etc.
- Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited on and during the trek.