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Cu Chi Through Saigonese Eyes
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Explore the tunnels with a local English-speaking host, personal stories and time to ask questions. A private visit at your own pace, with no obligation to crawl underground.
Check My Cu Chi DateAsk on WhatsApp. We confirm your date, pickup time and quote before booking.
Private tourAbout 6 to 7 hoursEntrance tickets includedPrivate central Saigon hotel transfers
A little Saigon gift. Enjoy a complimentary Saigon coffee gift when you book directly with OG Saigon through this website.
DurationAround 6 to 7 hours, round trip from central Saigon.
Pickup & returnPrivate vehicle and hotel pickup/drop-off in central Saigon included. Timing confirmed before booking.
TicketsEntrance tickets included for every private Cu Chi direct booking.
ComfortFlexible pace; entering the tunnels is optional.
What the day feels like
More than a tunnel visit
Cu Chi is a place to understand how people adapted, lived and survived. We make room for both historical context and your questions, without rushing through a checklist.
Underground experience
Try a tunnel section if you wish, or stay above ground.
Cassava, tea & stories
A slower moment to talk about daily life during wartime.
Your day
A simple, flexible itinerary
There is time for quiet moments too, like tasting cassava and tea while discussing how people lived through the war.
01
Meet in Saigon
Hotel or agreed pickup point.
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Drive to Cu Chi
Hear the context on the way.
03
Explore the site
Entrances, bunkers and exhibits.
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Choose your pace
Optional tunnel crawl and cassava break.
05
Return to Saigon
Estimated drop-off agreed in advance.
The flow may change with traffic, site conditions and your group's interests. Standard route: Ben Dinh. Ben Duoc can be arranged on request.
Why OG Saigon
Your visit, your questions, your pace
01
Private by design
Explore with your own group, without following a large shared schedule.
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Local perspective
Understand more than what you can see from signs and displays.
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Clear before booking
We confirm your pickup, timing, transport arrangements and total quote directly.
Good to know
What's included and what's extra?
Included in every private direct Cu Chi tour
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance tickets
- Private vehicle for the round trip
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Saigon
- Private site visit with a local English-speaking host
- Historical storytelling, exhibits and an optional tunnel crawl
Cassava and tea are part of the usual site visit. We confirm the actual pickup time, estimated return time and full itinerary before you book.
Separate or confirmed before booking
- Optional shooting-range ammunition
- Personal purchases and other personal expenses
- Pickup outside central Saigon, if requested
- Any additional stops, meals or drinks beyond the agreed tour
If your hotel is outside the central pickup area, we will confirm the arrangement and any additional cost in your quote, before you book. OTA bookings follow their own listing terms.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need before you go
How long does the tour take?
Allow about 6 to 7 hours for a private round trip from central Saigon. We confirm your pickup time and estimated return before booking. Traffic and extra stops may affect timing.
Are entrance tickets and transport included?
Yes. Every private Cu Chi tour booked directly with OG Saigon includes entrance tickets, a private round-trip vehicle, and pickup/drop-off at hotels in central Saigon. Any arrangements outside the central area are confirmed in the quote.
Which Cu Chi Tunnels site will we visit?
Our usual Cu Chi visit is at Ben Dinh. If you prefer Ben Duoc, tell us when you enquire and we will check the arrangements for a private visit.
Do we have to crawl through the tunnels?
No. Entering an underground tunnel is optional. There are outdoor paths and uneven areas, so please mention mobility or health concerns in your first message.
Is it a private tour?
Yes. The direct Cu Chi visit shown here is private for your own group. Tours booked on third-party platforms follow the group format and inclusions in the selected listing.
Plan your Cu Chi day
Come for the tunnels. Leave with a deeper story
Tell us your date, group size and hotel area. We'll confirm availability, the pickup plan and a clear quote before you book.
Direct booking gift: a little Saigon coffee from OG Saigon.