PRV12: The Tunnels of Củ Chi – Ben Dinh(06 Hours)

Overview

The Củ Chi Tunnels are definitely worth the day trip out of Sài Gòn; to see this is better than you could ever expect having heard about them back home. Just 70km (40 miles) northwest from downtown, the Củ Chi area lies at the end of the Hồ Chí Minh Trail and was the base from which Vietnamese guerillas used to attack Sài Gòn. As a result, the whole area became a “free-fire zone” and was carpet-bombed in one of many American “scorched-earth” policies. But the residents of Củ Chi took their war underground, literally, developing a network of tunnels that, at its height, stretched as far as Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens, and triage areas — an effective network for waging guerilla warfare on nearby U.S. troops.

● Upon arrival, you’ll watch a brief of propaganda video, which explains how the tunnels were used to successfully defeat American military forces in combat.

● The tour continues and the guide explains some traps that were placed in the jungles of Việt Nam to either maim American soldiers or create panic amongst the ranks.

● From here, you can enter one of the tunnel entrances and crawl through the tunnels, a real experience to imagine how people could live there for an extended period!

● There is a shooting range where you can try to fire an automatic or semi-automatic weapons for a fee (this fee is not included)

● Take some rest at the end for a taste of Củ Chi boiled tapioca and thinking what humans are capable of when having to defend their home.

We drive back to Hồ Chí Minh city and complete the tour by taking you back to your hotel. End of services.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

Prices

Inclusions

● Private Air-conditional transfer
● Vietnamese English-speaking guide
● All admission fees
● Bottle of drinking water
● Boiled tapioca and local tea
● Local taxes, fees and handling charges
● Hotel pickup and drop-off (applied for all places in District 1, 3, 4, Bình Thạnh, Phú Nhuận).

Exclusions

● Personal expenses
● Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
● Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
● Travel insurance

Amendment and Cancellation Policy

● Within 24 hours before departure: Guests pay 100%
● From 24 – 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 50%
● Prior to 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 20%

● We also offer pickup service at other districts with extra fees:

• District 2, 7, 8, 5, 6, 10, 11, Tân Bình: 500,000VND(~22$)/Group/Tour.
• District 9, 12, Thủ Đức, Bình Tân, Tân Phú, Gò Vấp: 1,000,000VND(~43$)/Group/Tour.

● If you want to have a guide who can speak different language than English, please check availability with us; there might be an extra charge for below languages

• French/Japanese: 400,000VND(~17$)/Group/Tour.
• Chinese: 500,000VND(~22$)/Group/Tour.
• Russian: 600,000VND(~26$)/Group/Tour.
• Thai: 900,000VND(~39$)/Group/Tour.
• German/Italian/Spanish: 1,100,000VND(~48$)/Group/Tour.
• Korean: 1,900,000VND(~83$)/Group/Tour.

● Children Policy

• From 12 years old up: pay as an adult.
• From 5 – 11 years old: Pay 75%
• Under 5 years old: Free of charge. However, only one under-five free admission per booking. If you have more than two under-five, from the second kid pays 50% each.

● Visitors can purchase bullets at the shooting range, here are the prices for different type of bullets:

• M16: 35,000VND(~2$)/Bullet
• M30: 30,000VND(~1$)/Bullet
• Carbine: 25,000VND(~1$)/Bullet
• AK47: 40,000VND(~2$)/Bullet
• M60: 40,000VND(~2$)/Bullet
• Garand: 30,000VND(~1$)/Bullet.