Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

A visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels offers a powerful and immersive journey into Vietnam’s wartime past, beginning with a short documentary that sets the stage for the experience. This exclusive video provides an overview of how the tunnels were constructed and used by the Viet Cong, shedding light on the immense challenges they faced and the innovative tactics they employed to survive. The film gives context to what visitors are about to explore and enhances appreciation for the tunnel complex’s historical significance.

As you step into the preserved site, you’ll get the rare opportunity to crawl through a section of the actual tunnels—an unforgettable way to grasp just how narrow and claustrophobic these underground passageways truly are. Throughout the site, you’ll also visit reconstructed bunkers, which served as meeting rooms, kitchens, hospitals, and weapons storage during the war. Each area reveals another layer of how the Viet Cong managed to live, strategize, and carry out operations while hidden beneath the jungle. Displays of deadly booby traps and a massive bomb crater left by American B-52 bombers further highlight the harsh realities of war.

To round out the experience, you’ll visit the Hoàng Cầm smokeless kitchen, an ingenious invention that allowed the Viet Cong to cook while minimizing visible smoke. This clever system was crucial for avoiding detection. You’ll also get a taste of tapioca—one of the staple foods the guerrilla fighters relied on for sustenance. These final touches bring authenticity and a human dimension to the tour, making it not just informative but also deeply moving.