Cu Chi countryside bicycle tour from Saigon
Minimum age: 18
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Highlights
- The Saigon River
- The quaint countryside of Southern Vietnam
- Legendary Cu Chi Tunnels
- Peaceful villages and fertile farmlands
All about the trip
An early departure by vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City takes us out of chaotic Saigon to the Cu Chi countryside where we begin cycling. Once on our bikes, we pedal through peaceful villages, fertile farmlands and quiet canals. We pay a visit to a pagoda to learn about Buddhism and spend time riding on backroads before we arrive at the Cu Chi, a complex of tunnels more than 250 km long and three levels deep. They played a vital role for the VC (Viet Cong troops) as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces and helped to counter the growing American military effort. While U.S. forces relied on artillery support from fixed “Fire Bases” the VC would use their tunnel system to move around, making it difficult for U.S. troops to locate them. A section of the tunnels are a popular tourist attraction and visitors are invited to crawl around in the safer parts for a unique experience of what underground life in the war was like. There are also displays of the different types of booby traps that were used. After lunch, we have a short transfer to our afternoon riding starting point. We cycle along the river, on flat dirt roads and enjoy the fresh countryside air. We end our cycling journey with a ferry across the Saigon River and then transfer you back to your hotel.
What is included in the price
- Guide
- Bike and helmet
- Snacks and drinks
- Ferry boat fares
- Pick-up and drop-off
What is not included in the price
- Alcohol
- Tips
Instructions
Contact
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You can reach our European office between 9am and 5pm CET on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm on weekends and holidays.
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