Cu Chi Tunnels Discovery

Approximately 9 Hours

Adult $59 / Pax

A comfortable motor coach will transport you out of the port of Phu My and into the surrounding countryside. As you approach Cu Chi, it is hard to believe you are entering what was a war zone of incredibly strategic importance. This tour focuses on the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese fighters who both lived and fought from underground tunnels. Originally constructed as a means to fight against the French by the Viet Minh, the tunnels were later expanded up to 36 feet below ground in hard soil using only rudimentary tools. Most tunnels were only 2 - 2. feet wide and 4. feet high, with thick roofs capable of withstanding the weight of tanks or the impact of bombs. Watch a short video that traces the history of the tunnels, their origins, construction and design. Then, a military guide will explain with the use of dioramas the underground network, and display some of the tools and

weapons utilized by the guerrilla fighters. Much of the tunnel complex has been open and ventilated so that you can more easily experience the underground meeting rooms, kitchens, hospital and sleeping areas. More adventurous and agile tunnel explorers can experience an unlit passage, which has not

been enlarged for the comfort of visitors. See if you can find the hidden tunnels entrances and learn about the ingenious methods Vietnamese soldiers employed to remain undetected and frustrate their enemies.

Refreshments and souvenirs are available in the nearby parking area, which also displays some military paraphernalia.

Please note: The information is presented from a Vietnamese perspective. It is important to note that, after the fall of Saigon, the guerrilla fighters were considered heroes, and still are by many older Vietnamese people. While the portrayal of their story may be at odds with American sentiment, it is nonetheless an interesting visit. Wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent. Guests visiting lower levels of the tunnels may get dirty. Travel time to Cu Chi Tunnels is approximately three hours each way.