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Ben Duoc 'Less-Crowded' Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour
6 hoursMinimum 2 guests
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What makes this experience unique?
More than just a historical attraction, the Cu Chi Tunnels journey takes travelers into an underground city that once survived through the harsh realities of the Vietnam War. From authentic documentary footage, hidden tunnel systems, Hoang Cam kitchens, and field hospitals to handmade traps and wartime weapons, every part of the experience reveals the resilience and determination of the Vietnamese people during wartime. The highlight of the tour is the chance to crawl through the narrow underground tunnels and imagine what life was like for guerrilla soldiers decades ago. Along the way, guests can enjoy simple wartime foods like tapioca and pandan tea, as well as optional shooting range activities, creating a memorable and immersive cultural experience near Saigon.
What you'll get to experience with us
Get picked up at your accommodation, drive to Cu Chi - Ben Duoc Tunnels, and stop at a handicraft
workshop for a break.
- Upon arrival, watch a documentary propaganda film to gain insight into the background of the Cu Chi
war zone.
- Discover specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field
hospitals, and command centers, helping whoever lived inside the Cu Chi tunnels meet their basic needs.
- Discover many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps left behind within the maze-like tunnels and learn
more about the handmade weapons and traps used during the Vietnam War.
- The highlight of the trip is to crawl and experience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels. This is the best
part of the trip when you actually crawl into it to feel what it was like in the war. Guests with claustrophobia are
afraid of crawling inside the tunnels; you can still see them from above the ground.
- Taste pandan tea and tapioca (guerrilla’s war food) during wartime.
- Break at the shooting range to shoot some real guns with Ak47, M16, M30, and M60 (shooting fee is paid
separately). Then head back to Saigon.
Plan
- 1Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Cu Chi1h 30mGet picked up at your accommodation, drive to Cu Chi - Ben Duoc Tunnels, and stop at a handicraft workshop for a break.
- 2Introduction Documentary20mUpon arrival, watch a documentary propaganda film to gain insight into the background of the Cu Chi war zone.
- 3Explore Underground Living Areas45mDiscover specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helping whoever lived inside the Cu Chi tunnels meet their basic needs.
- 4Hidden Traps & Wartime Weapons30mDiscover many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps left behind within the maze-like tunnels and learn more about the handmade weapons and traps used during the Vietnam War.
- 5Cu Chi Tunnel Crawling Experience45mExperience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels by crawling through the tunnels to understand what life was like during the war. Guests with claustrophobia who are uncomfortable entering the tunnels can still observe them from above ground.
- 6Wartime Snack Tasting15mTaste pandan tea and tapioca, known as guerrilla wartime food during the Vietnam War.
- 7Shooting Range Experience & Return1hBreak at the shooting range to shoot real guns such as AK47, M16, M30, and M60 (shooting fee paid separately), then return to Saigon.
What You Need to Know
Terms & Conditions
- Appropriate age: Suitable for all ages. Good health, able to participate in outdoor activities
- Clothing & Personal Equipment Requirements: Lightweight, comfortable clothing; low-heeled shoes or sandals for easy walking. Recommended to bring: hat, personal water bottle, camera/phone
- Skills or experience required: No experience required; suitable for beginners.
- Safety policy & companionship: Guides always accompany you throughout the journey
- Additional notes / special restrictions: Some dishes may use strong seasonings; guests who are vegetarian or have dietary restrictions should inform in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before 48 hours (2 days): No charge
- Cancel within 24-48 hours (1-2 days): 50% fee
- Cancel within 24 hours (1 day): 100% fee
Child Policy
Under 4 years old: not recommended to participate
Children aged 4-11: need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult throughout the activity
What's included?
Tickets
Getting Here
1, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamHo Chi Minh city
Ho Chi Minh City is one of Vietnam’s most vibrant travel destinations, blending historic charm with a dynamic modern lifestyle. From flavorful street food and cozy cafés to lively night markets and walking streets, the city offers unforgettable experiences for every traveler
Getting Around
Dinh Độc Lập862 m
Chợ Bến Thành725 m
Công Viên Lê Văn Tám1.6 km
Làng Du Lịch Cá Gô Đồng4.3 km
Thảo Cầm Viên Sài Gòn1.2 km
Tags
#Sustainable management#Supported by Department of Tourism#Adventure experience#Flexible #English#Vietnamese#Small Groups / Friends#5-7 hours#Forest / Protected Area#Easy#Private tour