Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Small-Group Tour
Go beyond the well-trodden path and experience a lesser-known side of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On this small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit Ben Duoc Tunnels—considerably bigger than the Ben Dinh tunnels—and get a realistic look at what it was like to live and hide in this underground network during the war. Includes hotel pickup and the option to include the War Museum.
Highlights
- ✓Small group offer a more personal experience or upgrade to a private tour
- ✓Travel around in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Entrance tickets, drinking water, and snacks are provided
- ✓The only operator in town to visit this quieter portion of the famous tunnels
What you'll see & do
- ✓- 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 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. What to bring: -Comfortable shoes -Comfortable clothes -Insect repellent -Cash -Camera
What's included
- ✓Drinking water
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Tasting local wartime foods (boiled cassava)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from select districts in HCM City
- ✓Knowledgeable English-speaking guide with historical insights.
What's not included
- ✓Meals
- ✓Shooting range fees
Good to know
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
If your hotel is not listed or is outside our pickup zone, please let us know. We'll provide an alternative meeting point that works for both sides. - Our guide and van will be at your hotel lobby between 7:30 and 8:00 AM for the morning trip and between 12:00 and 12:30 PM for the afternoon trip. The pick-up order is organized for the most efficient route and timing.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Small-Group Tour
Go beyond the well-trodden path and experience a lesser-known side of the Cu Chi Tunnels. On this small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll visit Ben Duoc Tunnels—considerably bigger than the Ben Dinh tunnels—and get a realistic look at what it was like to live and hide in this underground network during the war. Includes hotel pickup and the option to include the War Museum.
Highlights
- ✓Small group offer a more personal experience or upgrade to a private tour
- ✓Travel around in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Entrance tickets, drinking water, and snacks are provided
- ✓The only operator in town to visit this quieter portion of the famous tunnels
What you'll see & do
- ✓- 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 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. What to bring: -Comfortable shoes -Comfortable clothes -Insect repellent -Cash -Camera
What's included
- ✓Drinking water
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Tasting local wartime foods (boiled cassava)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off from select districts in HCM City
- ✓Knowledgeable English-speaking guide with historical insights.
What's not included
- ✓Meals
- ✓Shooting range fees
Good to know
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
If your hotel is not listed or is outside our pickup zone, please let us know. We'll provide an alternative meeting point that works for both sides. - Our guide and van will be at your hotel lobby between 7:30 and 8:00 AM for the morning trip and between 12:00 and 12:30 PM for the afternoon trip. The pick-up order is organized for the most efficient route and timing.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.