HCM City: Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels: Less Crowded Small Group

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Features

Free cancellation available
7h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Ben Duoc tunnels – less touristy
Travel in a small group (max 10)
Enjoy a more authentic and relaxed experience
Learn from a knowledgeable local guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off included (selected areas)

Activity location

- Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Dates

Travellers

Shared Group Morning/Noon Trip

7h
English

You will visit the Cu Chi - Ben Duoc tunnel, which is authentic and less touristy, and you will return to the City around 14:30.

Languages available

Starting time: 12:00 PM

Price details

NZ$35.22 x 2 AdultsNZ$70.44

Total

12% off

Private Tour Option

7h
English

You will have a private van or car and a tour guide dedicated exclusively to your group.

Please note: This option does not include the War Remnants Museum.

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

NZ$145.48 x 2 AdultsNZ$290.96

Total

5% off

What's included, what's not

Hotel pickup and drop-off from select districts in HCM City
Knowledgeable English-speaking guide with historical insights.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees
Tasting local wartime foods (boiled cassava)
Short documentary film
Crawling through selected tunnels
Drinking water
Cool tissue
Meals
Shooting range fees: 60,000–75,000 VND per bullet, depending on the firearm selected. Prices are determined by the provider and may change without notice. A minimum purchase of 10 bullets is required.

Know before you book

- Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with claustrophobia, People with heart problems

What you can expect

Overview
Skip the busy tourist routes and discover the real Cu Chi tunnels at Ben Duoc, a quieter and more authentic site located further from the city.
This tour is designed for travellers who prefer a less crowded, more meaningful experience, with a small group of maximum 10 guests.
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Why this tour is different
• Visit Ben Duoc, not the crowded Ben Dinh
• Fewer tourists, more space, more time
• Small group = better interaction with your guide
• No rushing, no mass-tour feeling
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What you’ll do
• Travel from Ho Chi Minh City in a comfortable vehicle
• Watch a short introduction video about the war
• Explore the tunnel system and hidden entrances
• Learn how people lived and survived underground
• Optional: try entering the tunnels
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Who this is for
• Travellers who want to avoid crowds
• Those interested in authentic history
• Small group lovers (not big bus tours)
“Most tours visit the crowded Ben Dinh site. This experience takes you to Ben Duoc for a quieter and more authentic visit.”
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Itinerary:
- Morning trip: pick-up from 7:30 - 8:00 AM/Finish around 14:30
- Noon trip: pick-up from 12:00-12:30 PM/ Finish around 19:00
  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 centre, weapon storage, and hospital bunker.
  • Try wartime cassava (tapioca) and tea, as the Vietnamese soldiers did.
  • Optional: Try shooting an AK-47 or M16 at the shooting range (extra fee).
  • Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Drop off at your hotel.
  The tour concludes.

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