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A trip to Ho Chi Minh City would not be complete without exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels and learning about the Vietnam War. As one of the most significant wartime artifacts still standing, the Cu Chi Tunnels represent an outstanding piece of Vietnamese history. Located in the town of Cu Chi, 50 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, this historic landmark is a complex underground network featuring 250 km of tunnels and chambers.

By visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will witness firsthand and up close how the Vietnamese soldiers fought for the country’s reunification. Additionally, the opportunity to navigate through a real tunnel offers a profound understanding of how the Vietnamese survived for years while residing in the tunnels, as well as their unwavering resolve and fighting spirit despite tank and carpet-bombing strikes.

As opposed to other common trips to the Cu Chi Tunnels, taking a speedboat trip to the tunnel down the Saigon River provides a unique perspective to experience a scenic river journey and discover the daily lives of the locals living by the river. By escaping from the busy road traffic, there is ample time to explore the tunnels and soak up the site's rich history.

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7:30AM, be picked up from the hotel lobby for a transfer to the central pier by car or minivan.

Embark on a speedboat onward to Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh) and capture a glimpse of Vietnam's diverse landscape, from gleaming skyscrapers and bustling commercial centers to peaceful rural life along the riverbank.

While on board, you can enjoy a light breakfast, fresh tropical fruits and mineral water as well as take in the beauty of the natural surroundings and gaze at the tranquil waterway dotted with various boats, traditional village houses and lush vegetation. The tour guide will provide intriguing information about the daily life of local people along the riverside and the natural environment.

9:15AM, arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels area after a one-hour and fifteen-minute speedboat ride, and take a leisurely stroll into the jungle to see the bomb craters, countless traps, secret entrances, fighting bunkers, air ventilation systems and constructed living areas.

For those who are interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47, M16 or M60 with real bullets at the shooting range (bullets at your own cost). You can also see the lines used to make rice-wine and rice-paper (the skin for spring rolls).

The most exciting part of the tour is to try to go through a real underground tunnel, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime experience to feel like a real VC (Vietnamese Communist). However, if you are claustrophobic or have any concerns, you can skip it as it is entirely optional and only makes up a minor portion of the tour.

Afterwards, sample the steamed tapioca root which was the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war.

11:15AM, say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnels and get on a speedboat to head to a riverside restaurant at a picturesque village to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

2:00PM, return to Saigon and be dropped off at your hotel.

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Half Day Morning Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat Tour with Village Lunch

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