Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels: Authentic & Less Touristy (Max 10)
Explore the legendary Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels, a vital stronghold during the Vietnam War. Unlike the busier Ben Dinh site, Ben Duoc offers a more authentic and less crowded experience.
On this tour, crawl through narrow tunnels, see hidden trapdoors, booby traps, command centers, and underground kitchens, and learn about the resilience of Viet Cong soldiers. Try wartime staples like cassava with tea, and for an adrenaline rush, test your aim at the shooting range (optional).
This half-day tour is perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers, with hotel pickup and a knowledgeable guide ensuring a memorable experience!
What to Expect: -Explore the less touristy Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group. -Crawl through underground passageways used by the Viet Cong. -See traps, hidden bunkers, and kitchens. -Enjoy wartime food: tapioca and tea. -Try firing a real gun at the shooting range (optional, extra cost)
Options
Private Tour
Heritage: Flexible departure time with private services. We shall need you to advise us your desired time.
Deluxe Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Snack
From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels -Ho Chi Minh City
Brand new Minivan
Entrance fee included
Pickup included
What's included in Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels: Authentic & Less Touristy (Max 10)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ben Duoc tunnel complex
• 7:30 - 8:00 AM. Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. • Arrive at Ben Duoc Tunnels. Watch a short documentary about the war. • Explore the tunnel system: • Crawl through the narrow underground tunnels. • See camouflaged trapdoors and deadly traps. • Visit the command center, weapon storage, and hospital bunker. • Try wartime cassava and tea, like the Vietnamese soldiers did. • Optional: Try shooting AK-47 or M16 at the shooting range (extra fee). • Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. • Drop off at your hotel. Why Choose Ben Duoc Instead of Ben Dinh? - Fewer tourists – More space to explore comfortably. - More authentic tunnels – Less modified for foreign visitors. - Larger tunnel network – Experience the true scale of Cu Chi’s underground world.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee, a sweet cake, drinking water, cool tissue
- Personal expense, tips/gratuities for local guide.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our guides and van shall be at your hotel lobby from 07:30 am to 08:00 am. Please be advised that the pick-up order shall be carefully chosen by our drivers/guides to ensure the convenience of the route and timing.
Meeting / End Points
- The office is located behind Kim Lien Pagoda, District 4