Exploring underground village of Cu Chi Tunnels with VN Bike Tour
Away from 70 kilometers northwest of the city center, Cu Chi Tunnels is the favorite destination of many travelers, especially those who love to explore the history of Vietnam. The tunnel system is nearly 200 kilometers long. This is a very elaborate, logical and scientific design, located in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City. The whole vestige includes two main tunnels Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh.
Cu Chi Tunnels were formed in 1940s, in the struggle for Independence of Vietnamese people. It took over 20 years to create such a massive system with the Cu Chi locals’ great effort. At first, the tunnels were individually formed. It was not until the climax of the war, those tunnels were linked together to create a continuous and great tunnels. This is not only a safe haven but also a place for living, health caring, weapons manufacturing of VC soldiers and Cu Chi locals as well. Besides, there are many assorted spike traps inside and even outside the tunnels area while it was a real jungle in the past. You should visit Cu Chi Tunnels once in your life to understand more about the strong will, tenacity, intelligence, creation, and the pride of inhabitants over there and see clearly a symbol of Vietnamese revolutionary heroism.
When is the perfect time for Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour?
Because this is a private tour, the pick-up time is flexible due to your own request. Normally, we offer 2 time options:
Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (morning): start at 8:00am (return back to Saigon around 1:30pm)
Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour (afternoon): start at 1:00pm (return back to Saigon around 7:00pm)
HIGHLIGHT:
- Discover the incredibly secret network of Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Crawl through the very narrow tunnels which are totally made by hand during the wartime.
- Gain more knowledge of Vietnam history, tradition, and culture as well.
- Crawl through the narrow tunnels which are totally made by hand.
- Taste the local foods which Vietnam soldiers ate during the war time: Boiled tapioca with hot pandanus tea.
- Watch a short documentary film about Cu Chi Tunnels during the war (in number of foreign languages).
- Try to shoot with AK47 or MK16 riffles in a well supervised area (*optional with surcharge.
- Especially, when you book this Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with VN Bike Tour, you will have a chance to explore the hidden local area: Enjoy the beauty of the countryside on the way with rubber tree plantation and jungle sightseeing, visit a spontaneous countryside wet market and try some fresh tropical fruits, have some fun and share your laughter with friendly local sellers.
