Ho Chi Minh City travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Cu Chi Tunnels Express Tour – Small Group, Half Day, Shooting
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What makes the Cu Chi Tunnels unique is the chance to step into Vietnam’s wartime history through an underground tunnel network, explore hidden entrances and living spaces, crawl through narrow tunnels, see ingenious traps and survival techniques, and taste traditional cassava with tea. It combines history, adventure, local culture, and a hands-on experience in one unforgettable visit.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $144.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
Meet and Pick up: In the morning 8:00-8:30 AM | In the afternoon: 12:30-13:00
Drive to Cu Chi (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc). On the way, some guides provide historical context or play a short documentary. Arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels. Short introduction and viewing of a wartime propaganda video (~10 minutes).
Guided walking tour of the Cu Chi site: Crawl through sections of the tunnel network (optional) See trapdoors, booby traps, underground bunkers, air vents, and hidden entrances Visit a camouflaged fighting bunker, meeting room, hospital, and kitchen areas Demonstration of how weapons and traps were made using wartime materials
Optional activities: Shooting range: Fire AK-47s or M16s (extra cost) Taste traditional boiled cassava and hot tea
Return drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at hotel or central location.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cu Chi Tunnels Express Tour – Small Group, Half Day, Shooting lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $20 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $144. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Children aged 7–14 pay from $19, adults from $20. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Silverland Min Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu Chi Tunnels Express Tour – Small Group, Half Day, Shooting | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (1) | $20 | |
 Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnel Half-day Tour: Morning or Afternoon | 5–6 hours | 4.9 (1,645) | $40 | View |
 Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour with Shooting Range | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (588) | $20 | View |
 Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour AM/PM: Standard, Small Group or VIP | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (668) | $20 | View |
 Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group | 12 hours | 5.0 (3,290) | $54 | View |
 Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Adventure: Full-Day Small Group | 9h 40min | 5.0 (1,957) | $43 | View |
 VIP Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day | Option: Real Shooting Guns | 6 hours | 5.0 (57) | $14 | View |
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Indochina Travel Hub.