Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels: Authentic & Less Touristy (Max 10)
Description
Avoid the crowds and explore the original Cu Chi tunnels at Ben Duoc, a more authentic and less commercialized site. Travel in a small group (max 10) for a deeper, more personal experience with a knowledgeable guide. During the tour, you will: • Learn about the Vietnam War from a local perspective • Explore original tunnels and hidden entrances • Discover how people lived and survived underground • See real war relics in a quieter setting Highlights: • Ben Duoc tunnels (less crowded than Ben Dinh) • Small group (max 10) for a personalized experience • More time on-site, no rushing • English-speaking guide • Hotel pickup & drop-off included • All entrance fees included Why choose us: • Small groups only – quality over quantity • Authentic, non-touristy route • Engaging, well-trained guides • No hidden costs • Highly rated by travelers “Most tours visit the crowded Ben Dinh site. This experience takes you to Ben Duoc for a quieter and more authentic visit.”
Tour Options
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 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
Optional with The War Remnants Museum. - You can select this option during the booking process, and it is available only for the morning shared group tour option. ♦ Around noon: Our group returns to the center 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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,533)
Great experience, Ben is a great tour guide! Thank you
Excellent tour with an exceptional guide, ask for him, his name is Tri.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó del tour y que Tri hizo que su visita fuera aún más especial con sus conocimientos y excelente atención. ¡Sin duda le encantará saber que lo recomienda! ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y por elegir Hana Tourist! Esperamos volver a recibirle en Vietnam para otra experiencia inolvidable. ✨
Very interesting trip with a very good and funny guide: Ben. He knows a lot about the history and interesting things about the tunnels and traps. Good trip. Really less toeristy, like promissed. And no more stops than needed (no lunch, shops, etc.), only 1 toilet stop. So there is more than enough time to spend at the tunnels. No rush at all.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had such a great time with Ben. We’ll definitely pass along your kind words — he’ll be happy to know that his humor and knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable! Thank you again for appreciating the relaxed pace and for choosing Hana Tourist. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Vietnam! ✨
Ben was an awesome, attentive and fun guide. Transport was on time and we were also provided with cold water and refreshment towels after going through the tunnels.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience, and that Ben made the trip more enjoyable with his sense of humor. We hope to welcome you back soon with Hana Tourist.
Great experience guide very funny and informative!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience, and that our guide made the trip more enjoyable with his sense of humor. We hope to welcome you back soon with Hana Tourist.
Tour was well organized from the pickup at our hotel to Cu Chi and back. Ben was a very joyful guide, full of life and humor when imparting us with the information of the tunnels. Highly recommend!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience, and that Ben made the trip more enjoyable with his sense of humor. We hope to welcome you back soon with Hana Tourist.
We went on this tour with our two kids and it was excellent; our guide Tri was really good at explaining the history and made the whole experience very entertaining, yet achieving to remind us all of the serious events of the past. The drive there and back takes very long, so that is something to be prepared for - still, we had a good hour and a half at the site which never felt rushed so all in all, a fantastic and memorable day done in a way we would recommend to anyone visiting Vietnam.
Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your two kids had such a fantastic time exploring the Ben Duoc less touristy tunnel. It’s especially wonderful to know that Tri was able to make the history both entertaining and meaningful while still helping your family appreciate the seriousness of the events of the past. We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to him! 😊 We also appreciate you mentioning the driving time. The journey to Ben Duoc is longer, but we’re glad you felt the time at the site was comfortable and never rushed. Our small group tour is designed to provide a more relaxed and authentic Cu Chi experience. Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome your family back to Vietnam for another memorable adventure! ✨
Ben had a great sense of humor. There was a bit of confusion at pick up but he sorted it and got us on the bus! Tunnels were mind blowing! Thanks for a great experience. 🙏🇻🇳
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🙏 We're delighted to hear that Ben's great sense of humor helped make your day enjoyable, and we're glad he was able to sort out the pick-up confusion and get everything back on track. Thank you for choosing Hana Tourist, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Vietnam!
It was so informative and a must for everyone interested in history. Our guide Ben was great and funny too.
Thank you for your kind words on the services we provided. Along with other customers, you are the very first one who contributes the review to our page and makes it even better every day. We treasure your time and memory with us.
Tour was great and informative. Can advise the tour operator and Tony.
Thank you for your kind words on the services we provided. Along with other customers, you are the very first one who contributes the review to our page and makes it even better every day. We treasure your time and memory with us.
