Cu Chi Tunnels Day Tour
Discover life underground with a guide, then take time to enjoy a meal.
If your curiosity about Cu Chi goes beyond a photo of yourself squeezing through an entrance, a guide's explanations will make the visit more rewarding. From entrances hidden beneath fallen leaves to kitchens, meeting rooms and underground medical spaces, the focus is on understanding how people organized life below ground. Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, this tour focuses on Cu Chi and includes a guide, transfers within the specified areas, admission and one meal.
- Departure point
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Tour pace
- Allow about 8 hours, depending on traffic
- Guide options
- Private tour with a Chinese- or English-speaking guide
- Dining arrangements
- SOL Cu Chi Restaurant
At Cu Chi, discover how life took shape underground
The Cu Chi Tunnels lie northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. What looks like ordinary woodland above ground connects to underground passages, hiding places and facilities for daily life. The site's explanations cover wartime living, communication and supplies. With that background, the narrow entrances and ventilation design reveal more of the site's historical significance than a photo alone. Cu Chi introduction from Vietnam's tourism authority ↗
A documentary and guided explanations introduce the tunnels' purpose, layout and wartime context before you explore the exhibition areas.
Look for concealed entrances, meeting and resting spaces, field medical facilities and explanations of the Hoàng Cầm cooking system.
The underground sections are narrow and require bending or crouching as you move. There is no need to push yourself to enter just for a photo.
Can someone join without going into the tunnels?
You can plan to focus on the above-ground exhibits and historical explanations. If you are traveling with older adults, young children or anyone uncomfortable in enclosed spaces, request a mainly above-ground visit before booking. Your guide can confirm the areas you can visit, waiting points and how to meet up again. The site still involves outdoor walking and is not a fully accessible route.
The areas visited, underground sections open and on-site activities need to be confirmed for that day's arrangements. An introduction to the entire Cu Chi tunnel system does not mean every area can be visited in one day.
From Ho Chi Minh City, combine transport, sightseeing and a meal in one day
Cu Chi on its own is often called a “half-day tour,” but this package also includes a meal and the return journey from central Ho Chi Minh City. Allow about 8 hours when planning your day. The focus is Cu Chi; an additional half-day city tour is not promised. Departure time, visit order and return time depend on your confirmation and traffic conditions.
- 01
Hotel pickup and the journey to Cu Chi
Board at your confirmed pickup point in Bến Thành or Bến Nghé. Choose your guide language in advance so you can follow the historical explanations both on the road and at the site.
- 02
Documentary, woodland displays and tunnel spaces
See tunnel entrances, wartime facilities and related exhibits, then decide whether to enter the underground sections according to your physical ability. Your guide will help pace the visit.
- 03
A restaurant meal and time to sit down and rest
The tour includes one meal at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant. The meal time varies with your departure time; confirm whether it will be lunch or another time when booking, so you do not need to find a restaurant on the day.
- 04
Return to Ho Chi Minh City
City traffic may affect the return journey. If you have a show with a fixed admission time or a restaurant reservation that evening, let us know in advance so we can assess whether there is enough buffer time.
After the tunnels, slow down over a meal
A meal offers more than something to eat: it gives everyone a place to sit after walking outdoors. This Cu Chi tour includes dining at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant. The photos show the interior, table spacing and shared dining arrangements. Dishes and table settings may vary with the actual arrangements. If you are vegetarian or have food allergies, mention this when booking and confirm whether your needs can be accommodated.
See more restaurant, table and courtyard photos (9 photos)
What is included, and what do you pay for separately?
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Bến Thành and Bến Nghé.
- A Chinese- or English-speaking guide, according to your selected package.
- 1 meal at SOL Cu Chi Restaurant, with the mealtime confirmed as part of your itinerary.
- First-entry admission to the attractions on the itinerary.
- Drinking water and cold towels during the tour.
- Taxes and card processing fees.
Pay separately / confirm in advance
- Shooting activities and related fees.
- Souvenirs, gifts and personal expenses.
- Meals and drinks beyond the included meal.
- Tips for guides, drivers and other service staff.
- Activities not listed in the itinerary and additional requests.
- For addresses outside the transfer areas or special vehicle requirements, confirm arrangements and fees in advance.
“All-inclusive” refers to the guide, transfers, meal, admission and taxes and fees listed above. Check prices before buying gifts or ordering extra drinks.
Choose by group size and guide language
All prices below are in VND per person, including taxes and card processing fees, and are shown as whole numbers. Chinese- and English-speaking guide options have separate prices. If you choose the Chinese-language package, no additional Chinese-speaking guide fee is required.
| Group size | Chinese-speaking guide | English-speaking guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 4,031,250 | 3,302,083 |
| 2–3 people | 2,156,250 | 1,947,917 |
| 4–5 people | 1,635,417 | 1,427,083 |
| 6–12 people | 1,427,083 | 1,114,583 |
| 13–17 people | 1,270,833 | 1,010,417 |
| 18–27 people | 1,166,667 | 958,333 |
If the full table is not visible on your phone, swipe horizontally to compare both guide language options.
Prices compiled on November 5, 2026. Availability must be confirmed for your departure date. Surcharges apply on the dates listed below; bookings are arranged after a quote has been provided.
From small parties to groups of friends, see the vehicle interiors
The vehicles below are examples shown by group size. They do not represent a guaranteed brand, a fixed vehicle model or a company-owned fleet. Your vehicle will be confirmed according to group size, route and availability. Please mention large luggage, a stroller or child car seat requirements before requesting a quote.
1–3 people | SUV example
4–12 people | Van example
13–17 people | Mid-size bus example
18–27 people | Bus example
Comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in matter more than a photo-ready outfit
Cu Chi involves outdoor walking and possibly moving in a crouch. Wear clothes that allow easy movement and closed-toe shoes with good grip, and bring sun protection, insect repellent and light rain gear. Keep valuables to a minimum and close to your body. Secure your backpack before entering the tunnels so it does not catch in narrow spaces.
Anyone sensitive to gunfire, with limited knee mobility or uncomfortable in enclosed spaces should discuss an above-ground visit in advance. Choose individual activities according to your own condition and the site's rules. If bringing children, consider whether they are ready to understand the war-related exhibits.
Child rates, specified dates and cancellation terms
Child rates by age
- Ages 0 to under 3: free.
- Ages 3 to under 5: 50% of the adult tour price.
- Ages 5 to under 11: 75% of the adult tour price.
- Ages 11 and over: 100% of the adult tour price.
Please provide each child's age on the departure date. Children's seats, meals, child car seats and how children count toward group-size price bands must be confirmed separately before booking.
Surcharges for two specified date ranges
- December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027: 20% surcharge.
- February 5 to February 10, 2027: 30% surcharge.
These are the specified surcharge dates for this package. If children are traveling, request a full quote for your date and group size to confirm the applicable amount.
Cancellation fees depend on the number of days before departure
- At least 7 days before departureFree cancellation
- 3–6 days before departure50% of the total tour fee charged
- Within 2 days before departure100% of the total tour fee charged
Please check the cancellation cutoff time when confirming your itinerary. If your requested time cannot be arranged, an alternative time will be discussed first. If you cannot accept the alternative, a full refund is available.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are limited to Bến Thành and Bến Nghé
Provide your hotel's name and full address when booking so the pickup point can be confirmed. For hotels outside these two areas, airport transfers or drop-off in another area, request arrangements in advance and confirm availability and any additional fees. Staying “in the city center” alone does not mean transfers are included.
Before departure, check the date, group size, guide language, pickup and drop-off addresses, meeting time and total price on your tour confirmation. Traffic, weather and river conditions may affect the order of activities and return time. Any adjustments will be discussed based on what is feasible that day and your confirmed arrangements.
You may also be wondering
Does this Cu Chi day tour also visit attractions in central Ho Chi Minh City?
This package focuses on Cu Chi and includes transfers and one meal. City sightseeing is not included. If you would also like to visit city attractions, let us know your available time and preferred sights separately.
Do I need to pay extra for a Chinese-speaking guide on arrival?
The price table lists Chinese- and English-speaking guide options separately. Book the Chinese-language package at the price in that column, and check the service language again on your confirmation.
Do I have to enter the underground passages?
There is no need to push yourself. Request a mainly above-ground visit in advance so your guide can confirm a suitable route and meeting arrangements. The sections open depend on on-site arrangements.
Which package should I choose if I also want to visit the Mekong Delta on the same day?
See the Cu Chi + Mekong Delta combined tour article below. Visiting both places means an earlier start, an evening return and more long-distance travel. If you want more time for explanations and an unhurried visit, the Cu Chi-only tour offers a more relaxed pace.
Ask ChungTa Travel about a private Cu Chi Tunnels tour with a meal
Tell us your departure date, the number of adults and children and their ages, hotel address, and whether you need a Chinese- or English-speaking guide. Please also mention large luggage, a stroller, or anyone who has difficulty crouching or getting on and off boats, so a suitable vehicle and way to visit can be confirmed.
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