Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

The tunnels run multiple stories deep underground, with separate chambers for cooking, sleeping, storage and command.

A private half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network 40 km northwest of the city that served as a strategic stronghold during the war. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, walk through the interconnected tunnels, and see the living areas, weapons factories, field hospitals and hundreds of trap doors that helped Vietnamese soldiers control the surrounding rural territory. The tour includes admission, mineral water, tapioca and tea. Pickup from your hotel is arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City

• Travel 40 km from Ho Chi Minh City
• Explore underground tunnel network
• See living and cooking areas
• Visit storage and weapons facilities
• Discover field hospitals and command centers
• Learn about Viet Cong resistance

The experience

The Cu Chi Tunnels stretch across 250 km of underground passages connecting living and cooking areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals and a command center: all built with simple tools and bare hands starting in the 1940s, then expanded through the 1960s and 1970s. A private vehicle picks you up from Ho Chi Minh City and drives the 40 km northwest to the site, where your English-speaking guide walks you through the network and explains how soldiers endured in these cramped, multi-story chambers. You'll see the trap doors, the narrow passages and the ingenuity of the construction that allowed the Viet Cong to control a large area around the city.

The tour lasts around five to six hours total, including travel time and the walk through the tunnels themselves. Mineral water and wet tissue are provided, and you'll be offered tapioca and tea during the visit. All admission fees are covered, so there's nothing to arrange once you arrive. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on the drive out and back in the heat.

This is a private tour, so it's just you and your group with the guide: no joining a larger group at a meeting point. Children from age 3 are welcome, though infants sit on an adult's lap. The tunnels involve climbing, ducking and walking through tight spaces, so it's not a passive tour. The operator notes it's suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your hotel.
• English-speaking guide for the full tour.
• admission to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
• mineral water, wet tissue, tapioca and tea during the visit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ginkgo Voyage

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to move at your own pace without joining other visitors: the guide adjusts the walk to your comfort level, and there's no waiting for a larger group to assemble.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How far are the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City?

The tunnels are located 40 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, about a 45-minute to one-hour drive depending on traffic. Your private vehicle handles the transport both ways.

What exactly will I see inside the tunnels?

You'll walk through the interconnected network and see the underground living and cooking areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, the command center and hundreds of trap doors. The tunnels run multiple stories deep and show how soldiers lived and worked underground during the war.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs five to six hours total, including the drive from Ho Chi Minh City, the time spent walking through the tunnels and the drive back to your hotel.

Is the tour physically demanding?

The tunnels involve climbing, ducking and walking through tight passages, so it's not a passive experience. The operator rates it suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes private vehicle transport with air conditioning, an English-speaking guide, all admission fees to the tunnels, mineral water, wet tissue, tapioca and tea. Hotel pickup is arranged. Personal expenses, beverages beyond what's provided and shooting range fees are separate.