Private: The Authentic Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with a Local

Experience the authentic side of the vast tunnel network created by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Learn about the role of these underground channels, Vietnamese history & discover the daily life of rural southern Vietnam. Escape the metropolitan and busy Ho Chi Minh City and head towards the Cambodian border. Delve into the underground world of tunnels built under the Cu Chi district by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. After meeting your guide, get comfortable in your private car and enjoy the ride to Cu Chi, just around 70 km away from Saigon. On arrival, your tour starts with a visit of Liberated Area simulation, a place where the historical period of 1960 -1975 is simulated. The area is divided into the liberated area, disputed area, and no man's land. Your private guide will give you an overview introduction to Cu Chi and its legendary history. Want to gain a deeper understanding of the tunnels and how fierce the war was? Watch the documentary about the mystery of Cu Chi Tunnels and have a real history lesson. After watching the documentary, you and your local host will move on to the next stop, Ben Duoc, the impressive labyrinth of tunnels. This place is offering you a genuine experience of the tunnel, and it’s a place mostly for Vietnamese tourists. Once you are here, you’ll listen to the local stories about how the tunnels were built by fighters as a base from where the VC could operate. During your exploration of the 200 km network, you’ll be guided through the tunnels system including the weapon factory, kitchens, hospitals and crawl under the tunnels. It’s awaking and captivating to see how the locals and their families lived in these tunnels for years. Your private guide we’ll tell you more about how the Vietnamese people lived below the ground and you’ll get a glimpse how life was like for those who called these tunnels “home”. By now you and your friends already have gotten the feeling of this historic site and hear the stories behind it. After experiencing the tunnels, you’ll enjoy Vietcong’s staple food called tapioca and a hot tea, before heading back to Saigon. On your way to HCMC, you’ll make a final stop for another snack and a local drink. You can listen to your host recommendations and try a sugarcane drink, which is the extracted juice from pressed sugarcane. Enjoy the ride back to your hotel and ask your host recommendations for next days. They are more than happy to help you! Pick your favorite host and get ready to experience the daily life of guerrilla fighters. Don’t forget! This tour can be 100% personalized for you and your group, just tell your local host about your preferences!