Name: Cu Chi Tunnels Through the Eyes of a War Veteran – Half Day
Brand: TripGuru
SKU: 41559caf-71ec-4a71-bf99-1ad08a467dbc
Price: 36 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67602 (392 reviews)

Ho Chi Minh is an urban metropolis with an incredible wartime history. One of the most historic remnants of the war is the Cu Chi tunnels. If you want to learn more about and explore this historical place, join this half-day tour with a war veteran as your guide. For this tour, you can choose to go in the morning or in the afternoon.We’ll start with a pick-up from your accommodations before heading to the Ben Dinh tunnel entrance. This entrance was used extensively during the 1968 Tet Offensive by the Vietnamese Congress. Today you’ll find replicas of booby traps, sleeping quarters, and barracks to give you a glimpse of the reality during the war.[[02-tours/zh3gow3ukoiadnpdll5x.jpg]]“Well-planned tour with a very nice tour guide. The Cu Chi Tunnels are very historical and special. There's no reason to miss it if you're in Ho Chi Minh. ” – Carlie DonaldsonWe’ll also meet a war veteran who will act as our guide, giving detailed stories and explanations of the Cu Chi Tunnels that were dug by the Vietnamese as a way to protect themselves from the French offense. The tunnels are a large network of underground tunnels that were built during the war against the French. It was used not only as a means to hide but also to communicate with other soldiers.[[02-tours/nx599peeq8rqfistgsz4.jpg]]We’ll explore the labyrinth of tunnels, learning about the history and importance of this site while viewing and exploring the underground passages. After a tour around the area, we’ll end up in the firing range with an option for you to fire a M16 or AK-47. Then we’ll head back to Ho Chi Minh and drop you off at your accommodations to end the day’s trip.[[02-tours/e2ktesnmcc2qlp2c7lt8.jpg]]“I'm a culture buff and this is one of the must-visit places for me to see while I was in Ho Chi Minh. Our guide was also very knowledgeable about the history of the tunnels and I definitely learned a lot after the tour.” – Sandra Daniel&nbsp;

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Includes: Transportation, entrance fee, water, guide

Cu Chi Tunnels Through the Eyes of a War Veteran – Half Day

Join this half-day trip and learn about the historical Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh’s wartime history. You’ll even get to meet a Vietnamese war veteran!

If you cancel at least 24 hrs before the activity date, TripGuru will provide a full refund of the price paid at booking.

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Cu Chi Tunnels Through the Eyes of a War Veteran – Half Day

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