• Ben Duoc Tunnel Complex - 7:30-8:00 AM – Hotel Pick-up (Ho Chi Minh City Center)
  Start your day with a pleasant drive to the Cu Chi countryside, heading towards the less crowded Ben Duoc section of the renowned Cu Chi Tunnels. Enjoy the scenic journey out of the city as your guide shares captivating insights into Vietnam’s war history and rural life.

10:00 AM – Explore Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels
Arrive at Ben Duoc, a more authentic and tranquil part of the Cu Chi Tunnel network, where fewer tourists visit.
Discover how Vietnamese soldiers and civilians lived, fought, and survived underground.
Experience a brief walk through safe sections of the tunnels (optional).
Visit wartime relics, traps, hidden bunkers, and command centers.
See the impressive memorial temple honoring fallen soldiers.

12:00 PM – Vietnamese Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious meal at a countryside restaurant featuring traditional Southern Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options are available upon request.

• Cu Chi Tunnels - 1:30 PM – Visit Rice Paper Village
  On the return journey, stop at a family-run rice paper village where locals produce bánh tráng – the essential ingredient for Vietnamese spring rolls.
  Learn about the traditional process from rice batter to drying mats.
  Try making rice paper and enjoy a fresh sample.
  Support local artisans with the option to purchase handmade snacks.

3:30 – 4:00 PM – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Relax on the drive back to your hotel. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation.

What to bring:

• Comfortable shoes
• Comfortable clothes
• Insect repellent
• Cash
• Camera

• Bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• English-speaking guide

• Tip (non-mandatory)

Escape the hustle and bustle and uncover the authentic charm of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels at Ben Duoc, a site steeped in history and less frequented by tourists. This full-day adventure immerses you in Vietnam’s wartime history, allowing you to explore underground bunkers, secret passageways, and historical exhibits that provide a compelling insight into life during the war.

Savor a delightful Vietnamese lunch at a local countryside restaurant. On the return journey to the city, visit a traditional rice paper village along Provincial Road 15, where you can observe local families crafting bánh tráng—an essential element of Vietnamese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own and gain a deeper understanding of the daily life of rural artisans.

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking to venture off the beaten path and experience history and culture in a more personal and immersive manner.

Highlights
Less-crowded Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels
Authentic Local Lunch
Visit to a Traditional Rice Paper Village

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