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Review Author: Lynda and Anna
Review Date: 14 Nov 2025
Review Body: This was a fabulous trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels... and much, much more! Meeting Nhung and her family and visiting the farm was one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip. We learned a lot about Vietnam, the family's personal experiences of the war, and how they transformed the land afterwards. We ate delicious homecooked food, visited an authentic local market and tried Vietnamese fruits and other delicacies. The farm is in an idyllic location and we had a tour of the farm and even collected duck eggs and peanuts! The Cu Chi tunnels part of the day was also very interesting, thorough, and thought provoking. We went down to level two of the tunnels which was quite an experience! Going through the tunnels is optional but we highly recommend it. After the tunnels we came back to the farm and had a ride around the local countryside - another lovely experience. We recommend this tour really highly. If you want something more than a standard big-group tour then this is for you! Huge thanks to Nhung and her family for an amazing day!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Mera
Review Date: 16 May 2024
Review Body: This is a MUST DO! It has genuinely been the best part of our Vietnam trip. Nhung is one of the nicest people we’ve ever met and getting to know her, her mom, sisters and nephew in their home setting was just SO special. And the food, the food the food the food, just so much of it that her mom and sisters cook for you. She also took us to the market and said to pick out all the fruits we’ve never seen or tried before and she bought it all so we can try. Of course, her explanation of the war, and her family’s history with it made the tour experience unlike other tours we’ve done. Unfortunately you don’t get to see the delta market, but honestly, it didn’t matter given all the other things we experience in this tour. I wish I had asked her to give us a tour of her family farm, so recommend you ask if you’re interested. Do this tour, you will not regret it!!!!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Olivia
Review Date: 09 Sep 2025
Review Body: I did this incredible tour with my mum. Our guide, Nyung, and her family, made this the most special experience of our stay in Vietnam. We started the day at a local market where we got to see food and fruit we had never seen before. We then went on to have the most delicious breakfast at Nyung's mum's house. Yum! The Cu Chi tunnels were very eye-opening and having a local guide made such a difference to get an idea of the monumental impact the war had in this region. This was followed by another (!) delicious meal with Nyung and her family followed by a traditional game. It was so special to meet her family who went out of their way to be welcoming and so kind. The food was also the best we had in Vietnam by a long way. Could not reccomend more highly. Thank you.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Lisah R
Review Date: 05 Jul 2026
Review Body: Nhung meticulously planned a truly unforgettable experience. We drove out to her mother’s farmhouse, stopped at a local market, ate a healthy, delicious Vietnamese breakfast with her extended family, not only did we visit the Cu Chi tunnels, Nhung patiently described each installation. We then went back to her house for lunch, seeing the extended family again felt like we were at home. After lunch she brought us on a bike ride to the canals, again patiently explaining how they were hand dug. Before we left, we ate fruits we had picked up in the market. Nhung and her family went out of their way to make us feel like family while sharing their experiences during wartime and afterward, while also learning about their beautiful farm, I highly recommend this experience.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Coriander
Review Date: 16 May 2024
Review Body: An exceptional experience we will recommend over and over again. An incredibly moving and special day we will remember and treasure forever thanks to Nhung and her family. Words can’t adequately describe how much we appreciated Nhung and her family’s warm hospitality and kind hearts. We learned so much from Nhung — her country’s history, her experiences growing up, a story of resilience and determination. We got to tour her family’s incredible farm, learn from her as we explored the tunnels and other historical sites, enjoy delicious home cooked food in her family home, and cycle around her childhood village. We are so lucky to be able to learn this way and to now know Nhung and to have her as a friend
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Py
Review Date: 04 May 2025
Review Body: Adding on the growing list of glowing reviews. Count your lucky stars if managed to score a slot with Miss Nhung. Came for Cu Chi tunnel, left with round tummy and even fuller heart. Hands down the highlight of HCM trip. Nhung was a great storyteller sharing deep insights of the tunnels and the wars. Nhung’s family home is what one’s dream house is: lush greenery and self-sufficient herbs/fruits and spacious compound. Nhung and her wonderful family demonstrated true warm Vietnamese hospitality. Couldn’t have ask for more. Please do yourself a favour: come starving literally for the home-cooked feast and fruits. Don’t think, just book it now!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: David
Review Date: 16 May 2024
Review Body: Had an amazing time with Nhung and her family + other trip guests. Much better than a standard tour -- we got to spend time with Nhung's family and have traditional, home-cooked Vietnamese food with most ingredients coming straight from their garden. We even picked fresh coconuts and papaya. Riding around the neighbourhood was great and Nhung had a great background/insight to really give you a good tour of the Cu Chi tunnels. Overall a great experience that I would probably do again with friends if they ever came to Vietnam. Thanks Nhung!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Mandy
Review Date: 04 Mar 2026
Review Body: This trip with Nhung felt more like being invited home by a friend than a tour guide. Nhung brings you to her family home to enjoy incredibly delicious food made by her mom and sisters, using ingredients fresh from their farm. She knows lots of information about the area, and shows you a bit of what life is like in the countryside outside of Saigon. At the Cu Chi tunnels, Nhung's family history gave the tour a deeply personal lens in addition to all the historical background. Thank you Nhung for such a special experience!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kate
Review Date: 26 Jul 2025
Review Body: If you are after a true off the beaten track adventure look no further! Nhung and her family literally welcome you into their home and hearts for the day. Nhung also provides a very personal Cu Chi Tunnels experience with first hand stories from her family and their time during the war. The day was truly incredible!!! I have not even mentioned the food!!! Arrive hungry and expect to leave full and HAPPY!!!! Thank you again Nhung and family for welcoming me for the day, I'll never forget it! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Ivan
Review Date: 13 Oct 2024
Review Body: Had a fantastic day with Camille. Firstly she was super hospitable and knowledgeable and spent a good deal of time explaining many aspects of Vietnamese culture and lifestyle as well as the Cu Chi Tunnels. She was super patient with all the questions that my 7 year old had. Also, I loved the homely experience at her home where we had breakfast and lunch with her family, really felt like home. Would strongly recommend for anyone looking to get a truly authentic local experience! Thanks Camille!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Barbara
Review Date: 16 May 2024
Review Body: Fantastic day and lovely small and personal group. Nhung was so friendly and welcoming and her family were lovely, attentive and very good cooks. We would not have been able to fit in another bite and that was not through lack of trying....the food just kept coming. We had a great tour through cu chi tunnels and saw a lot more than what I had on a previous visit. Finished the day with more food then a lovely bike ride along the canals. Thank you for a lovely day.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Lydia
Review Date: 16 May 2024
Review Body: A must do experience during your HCMC trip! I loved everything and would not hesitate to reccomend it. Having Nhung as your guide is like having a local friend. She will share so much with you about her and her family's life, her mum will spoil you with amazing home cooked meals and great coffee. This experience is so much more than a trip to the tunnels, it's about personal connections and making unforgettable memories. Dont look any further, book it now!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: PC
Review Date: 21 Mar 2025
Review Body: My family truly enjoyed the local home made food prepared by Cam’s family. It was delicious and healthy. Her family welcomed us with warm hospitality. We were surprised when they gave us drinks with a personalized bamboo straw crafted with our names on it. It’s the personal touch that made us felt so warm and happy. My kids also love the Cu Chi Tunnel tour and get to experience what’s really like to walk through the tunnel during the war times.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Gina
Review Date: 17 Jan 2026
Review Body: This experience was one of the highlights of our visit to Vietnam. Cam and her family welcomed us at their home like friends. The food they cooked for us was fresh and delicious. Our visit to the Cu Chi tunnels was even more moving as we heard about Cam’s family’s personal experiences. We would highly recommend this very special day.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Judy Joslin
Review Date: 23 Feb 2025
Review Body: We had a fabulous day with Nhung and her family. They were all so welcoming. The breakfast and lunch was so fresh and tasty. Nhung showed us around the farm and explained her family history. This history brought the tour of the Cu Chi tunnels alive. I would.highly recommend the trip.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Hazel
Review Date: 09 Nov 2025
Review Body: What a fantastic day and fantastic food. We were honoured to eat with the whole family and find out about local life. It has been a highlight of our trip.
Review rating: 5

Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Cu Chi Tunnel visit and village life exploration
Itinerary Description: Meet at the designated point in Ho Chi Minh City and travel by private transfer to Cu Chi (~60km, around 2 hours). Please note: Transportation is not included in the tour cost. Please select the transportation add-on at checkout. Stop by a local market to pick up fresh fruits and experience the morning bustle of a Vietnamese village. Upon arrival at the host’s home, enjoy a homemade breakfast with fresh, local ingredients. Stroll through the family garden and pick seasonal fruits straight from the trees. Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground network that played a crucial role during the war. Learn about its history and experience stepping inside these historic pathways. Return to the host’s home for a relaxing lunch, featuring traditional home-cooked dishes. Take a break, unwind, and soak in the peaceful countryside atmosphere. Hop on a bicycle ride along the canals, exploring the village and witnessing how the land, once a battleground, has transformed into a thriving community. After an enriching day, we’ll start the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving around 4:30 PM.
Woman holding a woven basket in a green field at Cam Farmstay Cu Chi, experiencing everyday countryside work near Ho Chi Minh City
Wartime relic display at Cu Chi Tunnels: small wooden platform beside a tree on leaf-strewn ground in Ho Chi Minh City
Local family group posing at a turquoise garden gate with kids and adults, in a rural courtyard near Cu Chi Tunnels
Cyclists riding a narrow dirt track through trees together in the Cu Chi area, Ho Chi Minh City
Straw-hat children walking along an orchard path with adults at Cam Farmstay Cu Chi, Cu Chi countryside
Kids and adults posing with bicycles beside a calm canal in the countryside near the Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City
People walking and playing on an outdoor court with blue lines, surrounded by fencing and trees at a rural farmstay near Ho Chi Minh City
Woman holding a woven basket in a green field at Cam Farmstay Cu Chi, experiencing everyday countryside work near Ho Chi Minh City
Wartime relic display at Cu Chi Tunnels: small wooden platform beside a tree on leaf-strewn ground in Ho Chi Minh City
Local family group posing at a turquoise garden gate with kids and adults, in a rural courtyard near Cu Chi Tunnels
Cyclists riding a narrow dirt track through trees together in the Cu Chi area, Ho Chi Minh City
Straw-hat children walking along an orchard path with adults at Cam Farmstay Cu Chi, Cu Chi countryside
Kids and adults posing with bicycles beside a calm canal in the countryside near the Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City
People walking and playing on an outdoor court with blue lines, surrounded by fencing and trees at a rural farmstay near Ho Chi Minh City
Group photo outdoors among large trees at a rural farmstay near Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City
Local family posing together outside in a garden yard near Cu Chi Tunnels, with trees and red flowers in the background
Child peeking from an opening in the Cu Chi Tunnels while visitors’ legs and shoes rest above the underground entrance
Host family and guests standing on a wooden veranda with potted marigolds at Cam Farmstay Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
Cycling along a quiet dirt path through green countryside near Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, with another rider behind
Woman smiling in a sun hat while holding harvested leafy greens outdoors in fields near Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City
Local family preparing a meal together in a Cam Farmstay Cu Chi kitchen near the Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City
Group portrait with a local family on the steps of a rural home near Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, with potted flowers
Two people wearing hats harvest produce in a banana grove, one carrying a bucket while picking from dense foliage
Smiling group seated at an outdoor table with Vietnamese dishes and fresh herbs, hosted at a rural homestay garden near Cu Chi Tunnels

Rare Chance to See Cu Chi Tunnels with a Local Family

Get an insider behind-the-scenes look at Vietnam's history
5.0
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Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
10 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 8 guests
Rare chance to see Cu Chi tunnels through the eyes of the local community.
Most people visit Cu Chi Tunnels as a quick half-day trip - crawl through a tunnel, take a few photos, and head back to Ho Chi Minh City. It's interesting but it's shallow.This experience takes you deeper. You experience Cu Chi with a family who lived through the war. Instead of just seeing the tunnels, you’ll hear first-hand stories of what life was like, and how the community rebuilt from a landscape so damaged that not even a single tree could grow.You’ll explore the tunnels with a guide whose family has deep roots here, then head above ground to see what Cu Chi looks like today. Cycle through quiet villages and farmland that were once bombed out, and get a glimpse of daily life that most visitors miss.Along the way, you’ll spend time with locals — including a village grandma who’ll show you how to make rice paper from scratch. Then cook and enjoy a simple, home-style meal together (yes, you’ll be making your own spring rolls).It’s a slower, more personal way to understand Cu Chi HighlightsExplore Cu Chi with a family who lived through the warHear personal stories you won’t find in museumsCycle through villages rebuilt from barren landLearn rice paper making from a local grandmaCook and enjoy a home-style Vietnamese mealGood to KnowThis itinerary includes a cycling section—children should be able to ride a bike confidently to joinWear comfortable shoes and clothing for cyclingBe prepared for a day of adventure and discoveryBring your camera to capture the unique moments

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What You’ll be Doing

Cu Chi Tunnel visit and village life exploration
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What’s Included

Foods (breakfast and lunch)
Drinks
Entrance Fees

Not included

Transportation

Available Add-ons:

Round trip private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnel for group from 1-5 pax (2.070.000đ)
Round trip private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnel for group larger than 5 pax (3.622.500đ)
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Downtown(Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
  • 06:45am
  • Notes: As transportation is not included and guest will pay add on for a private car round trip, thus pick up will be arranged at guest's address accordingly

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Transport Add-ons

Add-on 1

  • Round trip private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnel for group from 1-5 pax(Price: 2.070.000đ for up to 5 guests)

Add-on 2

  • Round trip private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnel for group larger than 5 pax(Price: 3.622.500đ for up to 6 guests)

Start & Ends

  • Every Saturday
    07:00AM - 04:30PM
  • Every Sunday
    07:00AM - 04:30PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 7+)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund

What to Pack

  • Backpack if you would like to take home some fruits
  • Camera
  • Empty stomach
  • Walking shoes or flip flop
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Nhung grew up in a small village near the Cu Chi Tunnels, a place once devastated by war but now thriving with rice fields, peanuts, and tropical fruits. Her connection to her hometown runs deep—her sisters were even born underground during the war. During the week, she manages large IT projects in Ho Chi Minh City, but every weekend, she returns home to enjoy the peaceful countryside. Wanting to share both the region’s rich history and everyday village life, she started welcoming visitors in 2022. She loves introducing people to the local community, where guests can explore farms, enjoy homegrown food, and experience rural life firsthand while also supporting the villagers.
Experience: 4 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 96%
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