古芝地道半日游

07:30 - 08:00: Guest Pickup

1. Tour guide and vehicle pick up guests at hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City (District 1, District 3) or a pre-arranged meeting point.
2. Brief introduction to the tour and the journey to Cu Chi Tunnels.

08:00 - 09:30: Travel to Cu Chi

1. A 70km journey from central Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi.
2. On the way, the tour guide shares information about Vietnam’s war history, the significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and fascinating stories about the region.

09:30 - 11:30: Explore Cu Chi Tunnels

1. Documentary Screening: Watch a short documentary at the site introducing the history and construction of the tunnels.
2. Tunnel Tour: The guide leads the group through the tunnel system, including areas like the command center, kitchen, hospital, and underground living quarters.
3. Hands-On Experience: Guests can crawl through a section of the tunnel (widened for tourist accessibility).
4. Trap Displays: Observe models of unique booby traps crafted by Cu Chi locals during the war.
5. Local Delicacy: Taste boiled cassava with sesame salt – a staple food of Cu Chi residents during wartime.

11:30 - 12:00: Optional Activities

1. Shooting Range (Optional): Guests can try real firearm shooting at the range (additional cost, approximately 50,000 VND per bullet).
2. Reenactment Area: Explore additional artifacts and areas recreating wartime life.

12:00 - 12:30: Rest and Light Lunch

1. Enjoy a local banh mi or light meal (included in the tour price).
2. Take a short break in a shaded area before departing back to Ho Chi Minh City.

12:30 - 14:00: Return to Ho Chi Minh City

1. The vehicle takes the group back to the original pickup point.
2. The guide wraps up the tour, answers questions, and shares information about other destinations in Vietnam.