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

By HANA TOURIST VIP
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
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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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Shared Group Morning/Noon Trip

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    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.

Price details
AU$27.90 x 1 AdultAU$27.90
Total
Price is AU$27.90
Until Sun, 28 June

Morning Tour with War Remnant Museum

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

♦ Around noon: Return to Saigon for a visit to the War Remnants Museum with about an hour to explore exhibits and photos (audio guide optional).
♦ Finally: Drop-off at your hotel, tour ends around 15:30.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
AU$35.42 x 1 AdultAU$35.42
Total
Price is AU$35.42
Until Sun, 28 June

Private Tour Option

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

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

Price details
AU$193.81 x 1 AdultAU$193.81
Total
Price is AU$193.81
Until Sun, 28 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from select districts in HCM City
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boiled Cassava
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Drinking water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cool tissue
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Shooting range fees

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, 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.
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    Recommendation:
    —————–Optional with The War Remnants Museum.
  • You can select this option during the booking process, and it is available only for the morning trip.
    ♦ Around noon: Our group returns to the centre of Saigon, followed by a visit to the War Remnants Museum. You will have approximately one hour to explore the destination FREELY by reading the information, viewing numerous photos, and watching videos that demonstrate aspects relevant to the Vietnam War. You can also pay extra for an Audio Guide to meet your needs.
    ♦ Finally, guests will be dropped off at the hotel, and our tour will conclude around 4:00 p.m.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam