Ben Duoc ‘Less-Crowded’ Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour

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Operated by: Joy Journeys

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  • 6-7 Hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Less Touristy
  • English

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Highlights

  • Visit the handicraft workshop – Watch the documentary film
  • Experience the secret entrance – Discover the hidden traps
  • Experience crawling into the tunnels – Taste the tapioca and pandan tea

Start times: 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Cut-off time: 12 hours before the tour starts

Description

  • We always care for our client’s experience. All of our tours have a small group with maximum of 10 guests visiting Cu Chi Tunnels. Our group will spend most of the time at Ben Duoc Tunnels which is well-known as the less-crowded, less-busy, and more authentic experience time in Cu Chi.
  • Our tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the war history of Vietnam by exploring the underground Cu Chi Tunnels. You’ll have the chance to see the booby traps used during the war and explore the ex-US Army tank from the Vietnam War by touching it.
  • Additionally, you’ll be able to crawl inside the tunnels of Cu Chi and taste the locally grown Viet Cong food, tapioca, next to the tunnels. Finally, you’ll witness the propaganda of Viet Cong soldiers in Tan Phu Trung Ward and experience the underground Hoang Cam kitchen.
  • The highlight of the tour is when you can experience crawling into the Tunnels to feel what it was like during the war.

What we’ll do: 

  • Get picked-up at your accommodation, drive to Cu Chi – Ben Duoc Tunnels, and stop at a handicraft workshop for a break.
  • Upon arrival, watch a documentary propaganda film to have the insight into the background of the Cu Chi war zone.
  • Discover specially constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storages, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helping whoever lived inside Cu Chi tunnels meet their basic needs.
  • Discover many hidden left behind trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learn more about the handmade weapons and traps used during the Vietnam War.
  • Highlight of the trip is to crawl and experience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels. This is the best part of the trip when you actually crawl into it to feel what it was like in the war. Guests with claustrophobia are afraid of crawling inside the tunnels; you can still see it from above the ground.
  • Taste pandan tea and tapioca (guerilla’s war food) during wartime.
  • Break at the shooting range to shoot some real guns with Ak47, M16, M30, and M60 (shooting fee is paid separately). Then head back to Saigon.

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time.
    If you cancel less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers (We will get you updated after booking). If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

*prices in US Dollars
*child prices are for ages 3–11

 

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Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Hoa Binh Primary School, Across Notre Dame Cathedral Church
1 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

 

Request pickup

Guests will be picked up from the accommodation in Districts 1, 4, and selective pickup for district 3 before the tour starts.

We offer pickup services from selective locations in district 3, such as La Vela Hotel, Mai House Saigon Hotel, Orchids Hotel, Aristo Hotel, Sherwood Residences and Citadines Regency Saigon, etc.

Please contact us to confirm if pickup is available in your area. It takes around 30 minutes to pick up all the guests in the pick-up zone.

Price Includes

  • A/C 16-seater van (pick-up and drop-off in districts 1, 4, and selective pickup for district 3, please contact us to confirm availability at your location).
  • Well-experienced English-speaking guide
  • 02 bottles of water
  • Snack - sweet bread
  • Tapioca and pandan tea tastings
  • All fees and taxes

What's not included

  • Gratitude and Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

You will be picked up from accommodations in Districts 1 and 4, with selective pickups available for District 3, before the tour starts. Please contact us to confirm if pickup is available in your area. The pickup usually takes around 30 minutes.

For the best way, please meet us at the meeting point: Hoa Binh Primary School – Across from Notre Dame Cathedral Church (1 Cong Xa Paris Street)

Ben Duoc tunnel complex

The Cu Chi Tunnels, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were an extensive network of underground tunnels that served as a critical strategic location during the Vietnam War. Constructed over several years, the tunnels spanned more than 250 kilometers and were made up of multiple layers, including living quarters, kitchens, meeting rooms, hospitals, and even schools.

The tunnels were dug by hand, using rudimentary tools such as shovels, hoes, and picks, and the workers would remove the soil from the tunnels and conceal it in nearby fields to avoid detection. Navigating through the Cu Chi Tunnels was a complex task, requiring specialized knowledge and training. The tunnels were narrow, with a height of only a few feet, and were often filled with traps and obstacles, such as spike pits and hidden doors. The Viet Cong soldiers were trained to move silently and quickly through the tunnels, using their knowledge of the terrain to avoid detection.

Ho Chi Minh City

The tour will ends back to your Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Traveler who wish to be dropped off near the airport, please inform us anytime possible.

Additional Information

  • Free pick-up & drop-off right at your hotel at districts 1, 4 and selective pickup for district 3
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Infant seats available
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

FAQ

What size are the groups?

These are small-group tours with a maximum of 10 guests, ensuring a more personalized and intimate experience

Can I crawl into the tunnels if claustrophobic or larger-sized?

Yes – Ben Duoc’s sections are narrower and more authentic, but tourists can still observe from above if they don’t want to crawl.  Many reviews note that even taller or bigger visitors can navigate the widened tourist tunnels, though those with claustrophobia may prefer to skip deeper parts

What’s the difference between Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh?

Ben Duoc is the original and more authentic site, with fewer tourists and a more peaceful atmosphere.

Ben Dinh is more commercial and often overcrowded with big tour groups. Saigon Vibes chooses Ben Duoc to give guests a more genuine and less rushed experience.

Is this tour suitable for kids or seniors?

Yes! The tour is family-friendly. Kids usually enjoy the stories and tunnels (with supervision), and seniors can opt out of crawling parts—there’s flexibility based on comfort.

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NEKOBY
7 November 2026
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京都ならココ! 威勢の良い掛け声と新しく気持ちの良い店内ハッピーアワーで気楽の飲んで食べてとても安く上がります。京都はもうここでいいな そう思わせる店でした。 大きな目玉は大海老串¥99。破格とうたうのは伊達ではありません。初めての来店だったので,1人1本ずつ頼んだところスタッフが「えっ?2本ですか?」と言われてしまいました。人気なので何本も頼む人が多いのでしょう。もちろん後で3本ずつ追加しました。 メニューは少ないですが提供も早くさっと飲んで食べて安かったです! 京都駅八条口すぐ近くですのでとても便利です。
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Beatrice C
7 November 2026
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Tour autentico poco turistico, come volevamo!! :)) Esperienza molto positiva, un tour direi tranquillo e con poca gente. Abbiamo fatto veramente molte cose e la guida è stat super, molto molto preparata Grazie di tutto :)))
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James S
7 November 2026
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Great experience with great guide! 5/5 stars for Huy! He is a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, super friendly, and deeply attentive to his group throughout the Mekong Delta tour. He took care of every single detail and made the experience truly unforgettable. Do not hesitate to book with him!
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Razors
5 November 2026
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A must do experience but more time needed Pick up on time from agreed location Transport not particularly comfortable Tour felt rushed; not enough time to fully appreciate the experience Tour guide enthusiastic but not always easy to understand.
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Razors
5 November 2026
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Overall a good experience Late communication regarding pick up time; our hotel contacted Joy Journeys on our behalf to check. Transport a little uncomfortable on first day until switched to car. People with limited mobility might find accessing the boats challenging. Interesting visit to Brick factory. Visits to the chocolate and coconut candy more a retail experience rather than demonstration of how it’s made. Transfer to the hotel more comfortable but the hotel was not the preferred option. The floating markets were great however the initial meeting point for the boat was unsafe so had to ask for a different place which provided easier access. Having hands on experience of rice noodle making was great fun and the cookery class equally great. Guide informative Caution with the restrooms; on one stop they were unusable
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Oleg
4 November 2026
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Great mekong delta tour Lily is a great guide. She did her best to entertain everyone and she spoke english very clearly. The tour itself was also very good. Not crowdy and without unnecessary stops.
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Brendan E
4 November 2026
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Great Tour Great tour! Great information, fun activities and our guide Lily was amazing! Highly recommend!
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Jonny Armstrong
4 November 2026
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Day trip to Ben Tre The trip was efficient and provided a varied insight into the Mekong delta region. Our guide Lilly was very knowledgeable and engaging
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My-Tien D
3 November 2026
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Day in the Mekong Delta Very beautiful experience with Tommy. He is very kind and allowed us to spend a very beautiful, friendly day. We were able to do many activities such as visits to craft workshops, boat rides, and bike rides.
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K T
1 November 2026
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A very nice tour Was absolutely good, good price-performance ratio, no mass processing, there were 9 of us; nice excursion with boats, sections by bike, super good! Lots of insights into local life, Tommy was our guide; funny and very knowledgeable, told us a lot about the country and the people (construction of the houses, how to make coconut mats, how the local chocolate is made (with salt, very delicious!!). I would have liked to take some with me, but it melts in these temperatures (so eat as much as possible on site!😉. Highly recommended!! Very relaxing; the food is with locals . Many thanks
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