Cu-Chi Tunnel Tour: Explore Ben-Duoc Temple & Liberated Zone in Small-Group
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Embark on a small-group tour to the Ben-Duoc tunnels and explore the lesser-known Ben-Duoc Temple and Liberated Zone. Discover the Vietnam War from a unique perspective and enjoy an authentic, budget-friendly experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Khu Tái hiện Chiến tranh - War Life Simulation Zone - We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 08:30a.m.

Amidst the vibrant bustle of Saài Goòn’s streets, we set off towards the historic Củ Chi Tunnels, leaving behind the urban buzz for a journey through Việt Nam’s rich history and culture. We’ll be taking a brief pit stop at a local lacquerware factory to freshen up and use the restroom.

Upon arrival, You’ll first visit the Củ Chi Liberation Area Reconstruction Zone, which covers 50 hectares and recreates events from the country’s struggle during the war, including the periods of intense conflict. This zone offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand how the war affected the daily lives of the people who lived and fought in Củ Chi between 1961 and 1972.

  • Cu Chi Tunnels - After that, we will spend around 1.5 – 2 hours in the tunnel area. Your visits will include, in no specific order:

Watch a brief propaganda video about the Việt Nam War to gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese perspective.

We’ll explore various underground bunkers, including a kitchen, meeting room, and ammunition storage, and also visit weapon and booby trap exhibitions during your visit.

Navigating the authentic VC tunnels, with optional choices of 20m, 60m, or 100m distances.

Visit to a shooting range where you can have the option to try firing AK47s and M16s (Please note that the cost of bullets is not included).

Experience the taste of local tea and tapioca, which sustained VC fighters during the war for years.

  • Ben Duoc Memorial Temple - This massive temple in memory of Vietnamese killed at Củ Chi, it is, at present, the largest war memorial in Việt Nam.

Your delicious five-course lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals.

After immersing ourselves in the rich history of Củ Chi Tunnels, we leave the site behind and journey back to Hồ Chí Minh City.

We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.

What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
  • Travel insurance
  • Shooting fee (bullets)
Additional Information

We are the only company in Ho-Chi-Minh city to offer a small-group tour to Ben-Duoc tunnels, a non-touristy route for those who want to get insight of the Vietnam War. Bến Dược tunnels is about 20km farther away than popular-Bến-Đình area and attracts fewer foreign tourists. There is also a massive temple in memory of Vietnamese killed at Củ Chi, it is, at present, the largest war memorial in Việt Nam. If you are looking for an authentic experience to a less touristy site in a small budget, this package is a perfect choice for you.

Location
Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel]
Tôn Thất Đạm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hugow441
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic day trip! And even better guide! - I had an excellent time on the tour aided by a fantastic tour guide in Big Dave. He was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable while also making plenty of funny jokes making us all feel comfortable and at ease. Great day!
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Kerrieb947
Apr 17, 2024
Full CuChi Day - Experienced guide who balanced information, history and humour showing knowledge of Cu Chi, Saigon and Vietnam. Can highly recommend Big Dave. Safe driver and clear instructions made for a great day.
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Y2628hvfransv
Apr 14, 2024
Amazing day I will remember a long time! - What an amazing experience, would highly recommend! Our guide "Big Dave" was very knowledgeable and made the day a lot of fun. I felt the group was very well looked after throughout the whole day. Big Dave was professional and very helpful. I would happily recommend any of my friends visiting Vietnam to use his service and try this tour. - Also do yourself a favour and fire the M-16 XD - Hoorahhh Cheers Big Dave!
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550marilouc
Apr 14, 2024
We did the tunnel tour. It’s a good experience. - Big David is our tour guide from Asiana Link. His very informative, funny and helpful through out our tour. My husband and I are very grateful. Thank you David
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Carolw495
Apr 14, 2024
Great experience - We had an awesome day at the Tunnels. Our tour guide Big Dave, or as he likes to be called Handsome Dave was amazing, he was so informative and passionate about his job, but also very funny and really friendly, he made the whole experience very enjoyable. This is a must do tour when visiting Saigon, and hopefully you get Handsome Dave as your tour guide.
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Bryananthonyc2022
Apr 14, 2024
Great experience!!! - Excellent tour guide, very friendly and knows a lot about Vietnamese history, highly recommended our great friend BIG DAVE.
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314helen
Apr 3, 2024
Cu Chi tunnels is so much more than the war. - What an incredible experience. Making it even more enjoyable was our brilliant tour leader Stark. He has some much knowledge regarding Vietnam,it's history & culture. This tour is a must as you must except the fact about the Vietnam war. The fact that these tunnels are over 200km & 3 different levels. Make sure you go into the tunnels to have an idea of life underground.
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Goldraven
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent tour experience - Fantastic experience. Our guide Dana really brought the tour to life with her sense of humour and insightful comments. Tours are won or lost on the quality of the guides, and Dana definitely scored a win on this one. The tunnels themselves are a unique and rather visceral experience, moving through the tunnels gives you a tiny flavour of life for the Viet Minh during the war.
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Helen_t
Feb 27, 2024
Highly recommend - a must do trip if you go to Ho Chi Minh. Our guide slim Jim (today??) was so informative and one of the better guides we have had. A little bit apprehensive about going into the tunnels but so glad I was convinced to do it. The trip we had included lunch in a lovely restaurant overlooking the Saigon river very relaxing.
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Patriciamc2851mr
Feb 20, 2024
No need to hesitate - book your tickets now! - This full day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels was an amazing and insightful experience, which provided a better/up close understanding of the war between America and Vietnam. We had a great guide to guide us through the day. David was both funny and very knowledgeable about the history of the tunnels and Vietnam’s history in general. With him you get a professional tour guide willing to go the extra mile. I would definitely recommend this day tour - and if possible, ask for David as your guide. This trip, along with a visit to the war museum, was among the cultural and historical highlights of my three weeks trip traveling through Vietnam!
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