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Discover the original and less touristy side of the Cu Chi - Ben Duoc Tunnels on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English, Vietnamese
- Pickup included
- Pickup is offered to hotels in district 1, 3, and 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Great trip, received exactly what we expected and strived for. On time pick up at the hotel, then aprox. 1,5 h ride to the Cu Chi tunnels with short stopover at local lacquer workshop. Cu Chi tunnels were both amusing and educative. Tunnel's site was nearly empty, thus definately recommend Ben Duoc site - more space to explore and enjoy. Time schedule was followed, drop off back at our hotel at aprox. 1400h. As it gets progressively hotter through a day, this half-day trip was the perfect choice, I would say. Special thanks to our guide Ken who kept us hydrated, amused and provided his knowledgeable comment on history and traditions!
What an amazing trip with Ken! He was super fun, positive and nice guy to be around. He shared loads of interesting knowledge about the Vietnamese war and the Cu Chi tunnels. We then went to the shooting range where I shot a pistol and AK47. He speaks great English. After looking online at many different options I found this to be the best trip and I am not disappointed. I would recommend this trip to anyone!
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Itinerary
3 pickup location options:
District 3, District 1, District 4
Củ Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Local snacks, Shooting range
3 drop-off locations:
District 4, District 3, District 1
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit the original and less touristy tunnel site with a small group tour
- Get a realistic look at what it was like to live and hide in an underground net
- Benefit from hassle-free transportation with pickup from 400+ HCM City hotels
- Learn about the history of the tunnels from your English-speaking guide
Full description
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)
Itinerary:
•Morning trip 7:30 - 8:00 AM/Noon trip 12:00-12:30 PM. 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.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select districts in HCM city
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee
- A sweet cake
- Drinking water
- Cool tissue
- Shooting range fees
- Tips/gratuities for local guide
Not suitable for
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
Important information
What to bring
- Camera
