Small-group Cu-Chi Tunnel: 1-Day Ben-Duoc Temple & Liberated Zone
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks - Boiled Tapioca and tea
- Bottled water - 01 bottle of 500ml/Person
- Lunch - Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Entry/Admission - Khu Tái hiện Chiến tranh - War Life Simulation Zone
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khu Tái hiện Chiến tranh - War Life Simulation Zone, Unnamed Road, 4FQ6+XVR, Phú Mỹ Hưng, Củ Chi, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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 Sài Gòn’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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, Ben Duoc, Phu My Hung, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khu Tái hiện Chiến tranh - War Life Simulation Zone, Unnamed Road, 4FQ6+XVR, Phú Mỹ Hưng, Củ Chi, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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 Sài Gòn’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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, Ben Duoc, Phu My Hung, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
LisaB21travels
March 2020
This trip was a great day out and interesting to see how the tunnels were. The guides were excellent at the tunnels and our tour guide Laughing from Asiana link travel was fantastic and made the trip fun and he was very knowledgeable about Vietnam and the war. Definitely recommend this trip.
This trip was a great day out and interesting to see how the tunnels were. The guides were excellent at the tunnels and our tour guide Laughing from Asiana link travel was fantastic and made the trip fun and he was very knowledgeable about Vietnam and the war. Definitely recommend this trip.RoisinNicThaidhg
April 2022
Mr. Hung was our driver he was very competent. Triet was our tour guide. and he was very accommodating during the trip. He explained how the Cu Chi Tunnels were used during the Vietnam War. Highlight of the trip was crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels like the soldiers did during the war. There...
Mr. Hung was our driver he was very competent. Triet was our tour guide. and he was very accommodating during the trip. He explained how the Cu Chi Tunnels were used during the Vietnam War. Highlight of the trip was crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels like the soldiers did during the war. There are different lenghts that you can do, we chose the longer one which was 100 meters.jonf223
March 2020
Half day tour with Laughing as guide was really great. He is knowledgeable and entertaining. Good value. I highly recommend him!
Half day tour with Laughing as guide was really great. He is knowledgeable and entertaining. Good value. I highly recommend him!Jet664715
March 2020
The guide, Lin was quite infornative and helpfull. She is quite knowledgeable about the history of the place and of the war
The guide, Lin was quite infornative and helpfull. She is quite knowledgeable about the history of the place and of the warrebeccanO1741YU
February 2020
My boyfriend and I decided last minute to book a tour to the tunnels on our last day in Vietnam. The car ride was about 1.5 hours and we spent around 2 hours at the tunnels. We took the afternoon tour, and luckily it was not very crowded. After 3 weeks in Vietnam we have done quite a lot of tour...
My boyfriend and I decided last minute to book a tour to the tunnels on our last day in Vietnam. The car ride was about 1.5 hours and we spent around 2 hours at the tunnels. We took the afternoon tour, and luckily it was not very crowded. After 3 weeks in Vietnam we have done quite a lot of tours and must say that Bao was by far the best tour guide we had. The tunnels itself are very interesting. However, the information we were given by Bao regarding Vietnamese history as well as the tunnels, was super valuable. In addition his English was extremely good plus you could see how passionate he is about his job. We had a great last dat in Vietnam and can highly recommend the tour! Best RebeccaDavisJanet
March 2020
We booked the tour the day before via our hotel. When collected we were informed we were the only people on the trip by our guide, Tom. This was great and enabled us to essentially have a private tour. Our guide was polite, friendly and his English was excellent. He gave us information about what...
We booked the tour the day before via our hotel. When collected we were informed we were the only people on the trip by our guide, Tom. This was great and enabled us to essentially have a private tour. Our guide was polite, friendly and his English was excellent. He gave us information about what we’d be doing that day and answered all of our questions about Vietnam in general as well as the Cu Chi Tunnels. We stopped on the way at a handicraft centre- if you do decide to buy anything double check the prices as quite pricey. Ben Duoc site was extremely interesting and our guide talked us through each part. Overall great trip, good value for money and we really enjoyed it.