Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Ben Duoc Section

Seven hours underground: narrow passageways, hidden chambers, weapon rooms, and the daily life of Cu Chi fighters

This seven-hour Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City takes you to the Ben Duoc section, a less-visited part of the tunnel system where you crawl through passageways, explore underground chambers and kitchens, and learn how guerrilla fighters survived during the Vietnam War. An English-speaking guide leads the tour. Pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City hotels is included, and you return by mid-afternoon or early evening depending on your departure time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels

• Pick up from hotel or meet point
• Drive 2 hours to Ben Duoc Tunnels
• Explore tunnel system and chambers
• Learn about guerrilla life and traps
• Visit weapon rooms and shooting range
• Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City
• Arrive at hotel or drop-off point

The experience

A two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City brings you to Ben Duoc, the quieter section of Cu Chi Tunnels where fewer visitors arrive. The tunnels themselves are a network of narrow passageways and hidden entrances that stretch underground. You'll crawl through sections to see the kitchens, living quarters, weapon rooms and other spaces the guerrilla fighters used during the war. Your guide explains how different types of traps were created and set up, and how soldiers manufactured weapons inside the tunnels. The whole system shows what daily survival looked like for people who spent months living below ground, only emerging at night.

After exploring the tunnels, you have the option to try the shooting range and fire an AK-47 under supervision (this is optional and available only to visitors 18 and older). The tour wraps up with a return drive to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving around 3:30pm if you took the morning departure or 7:00pm if you started at noon. Pickup from centrally located hotels in District 1 is included, and you're dropped at Ben Thanh market or the Vietnam Adventure Tours office.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned transport to and from the tunnels.
• entry tickets to Cu Chi Tunnels.
• one bottle of water.
• pickup from central District 1 hotels and drop-off at Ben Thanh market or the tour office.

Options for this experience

4 options

Small group van or bus ride, no lunch, central hotelsGuide in English · 08:00 and 12:15

Private van or bus ride, no lunchGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Private transfer by van or bus without lunch; pickup from any hotel or private address in Ho Chi Minh City is included.

VIP group ride by limousine, lunch includedGuide in English · 08:00

VIP private limousine tour, lunch includedGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Private VIP tour by limousine with lunch; pickup and drop-off from any hotel or private address in Ho Chi Minh City is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Viet Nam Adventure Tours JSC

Is this one for you?Choose the private van or limousine option if you want the tunnels to yourself or with just your group, or pick the small-group tour to share the experience and split costs. The VIP limousine option adds lunch and a more comfortable vehicle for the drive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly can I do inside the Cu Chi Tunnels on this tour?

You crawl through narrow passageways, explore underground chambers including kitchens and living quarters, visit weapon rooms where soldiers made arms, and learn how traps were constructed and set. The tunnels show how guerrilla fighters lived and worked during the Vietnam War.

How long is the drive to Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City?

The drive takes about two hours each way, so plan for roughly four hours of travel time total. The full tour runs seven hours from pickup to drop-off.

Can I really shoot a gun on this tour?

Yes, you can try the shooting range and fire an AK-47 under supervision, but it's optional and only available to visitors 18 and older. Ammunition is not included in the tour price.

What's the difference between the Ben Duoc section and other parts of Cu Chi Tunnels?

Ben Duoc receives fewer visitors than other sections of the tunnel system, which means you get a more personalized experience with less crowding while exploring the same underground chambers and learning the same history.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is included only if you book the VIP option. For the standard tour, you'll have a break at a nearby restaurant where you can buy a light meal on your own.

Where does the tour pick me up and drop me off?

Pickup is from centrally located hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. After the tour, you're dropped at Ben Thanh market or the Vietnam Adventure Tours office. Note that standard option pickups are not available from Tan Dinh and Dakao Ward.