Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

A man lifts a camouflaged trapdoor in a leaf-covered ground while others watch nearby in a forested area
5.0(34)
From $13.00
per person
6 hours
Cu Chi Tunnels
Ho Chi Minh City

VIP Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day | Option: Real Shooting Guns

At a Glance

Type
Cu Chi Tunnels
Duration
6 hours
Rating
5.0/5 (34)
Price
From $13.00/person
Fitness
Moderate - Visitors will...

Tour Details

Know about the Harsh War in Vietnam and better understand its historical significance. Gain survival skills and knowledge, discover the camouflage techniques of Viet Cong soldiers. Learning how to make Viet Cong army shoes from tires shows creativity and smart Discover the art of making rice paper, an essential ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine, and witness the process first-hand. Learn how to cook smokeless, discover innovative cooking methods developed by the Viet Cong to minimize detection.

How to make crafts using materials like clams, seasheel and egg shell. If you have any other requirements or need further assistance, please let me know!

What Makes This Tour Special

This VIP tour includes live demonstrations of Viet Cong survival techniques, hands-on activities such as making army shoes from tires, and a chance to try real shooting guns at a nearby firing range. It also offers a close-up look at rice paper production and traditional smokeless cooking methods.
  • Opportunity to handle and shoot real firearms under supervision.
  • Interactive learning of Viet Cong camouflage and survival skills.
  • Demonstrations of traditional crafts including rice paper making.
  • Insight into innovative wartime cooking techniques designed to avoid smoke detection.
  • Small group size for a more personalized experience.

Historical Background

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Constructed starting in the late 1940s and expanded through the 1960s and early 70s, these tunnels served as hiding spots, communication routes, supply routes, and living quarters under harsh wartime conditions.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This cu chi tunnels activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 34 reviews, running 6 hours from $13.00 per person.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users · Those with limited time

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate - visitors will need to crouch and crawl through some tunnel sections and walk over uneven terrain. basic physical mobility is recommended. fitness level
  • -Inclusions not listed

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