Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc: VIP Limo Tour & Vietnamese Lunch

Two hours underground where soldiers once lived, then lunch in a quiet village

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to the quieter Ben Duoc section of Cu Chi Tunnels, and spend two hours crawling through the underground network with an English-speaking guide who explains the bunkers, traps, and wartime life. Lunch at a local restaurant is included on the way back. The small group size, never more than ten people, means you're not competing for the guide's attention or space in the tunnels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc VIP Tour

• Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City
• Travel by VIP vehicle to Ben Duoc Tunnels
• Explore underground tunnel network
• Visit weapons display
• Optional shooting range experience
• Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City

The experience

Most visitors to Cu Chi Tunnels end up in the crowded main section with tour buses lined up outside. This tour takes you to Ben Duoc instead: the quieter part where you actually feel the weight of the tunnels instead of just walking through them. A VIP vehicle picks you up from your hotel in District 1, 3, or 4 around 8am, and it's just you and up to nine other people in the car. The drive takes about two hours, which gives you time to ask your English-speaking guide questions without shouting over a group of forty.

Once you're at the tunnels, you crawl through the actual network, not a reconstructed tourist version, but sections the Viet Cong soldiers used during the war. Your guide points out the hidden bunkers, the kitchens built underground, the living quarters where people spent weeks without seeing daylight. There are booby traps on display, weapons made from scrap metal and American materials, and the kind of detail that makes you understand how they survived down there. If you want to, you can pay extra to shoot at a range on site: most people skip it, but it's there. The whole exploration takes a couple of hours, and you're moving slowly enough to actually absorb what you're looking at.

After you come back up, there's lunch at a local restaurant: real Vietnamese dishes, not the watered-down version. They have a vegan option if you need it. You eat, rest a bit, and then the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City takes another two hours. You're back at your hotel by around 3:30pm. The whole day is seven to eight hours, which sounds long until you realize you've covered the main Cu Chi experience, transport, a guide, and a meal without having to arrange any of it yourself.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1, 3, or 4, transportation by VIP vehicle with an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets to Ben Duoc, exploration of the tunnel network, a bottle of water and fresh fruit, and Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant with a vegan option available.

Options for this experience

2 options

VIP Group TourGuide in English · 08:00Join-in VIP group, with a maximum of 9 participants, travelling by limousine and including lunch. Pickup is included.

VIP Private TourGuide in English · 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00This VIP private option comes with a limousine, and we provide door-to-door pickup and drop-off within Ho Chi Minh City. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Saigon Cyclo Tours - Vietnam Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Cu Chi Tunnels experience without the crowds and without spending your morning arranging transport, tickets, and a guide: the small group and fixed schedule handle all three.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How far is Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City?

About two hours by car from central districts.

What's the difference between Ben Duoc and the main Cu Chi Tunnels section?

Ben Duoc is quieter and less crowded, with smaller tour groups and a more authentic feel than the main tourist section.

Do I have to crawl through the tunnels?

Yes, you crawl through sections of the actual tunnel network. The passages are narrow and low in places.

Is the shooting range included?

No, it's optional and costs extra if you want to try it.

What time does the tour end?

You're back at your hotel around 3:30pm.

Is lunch included?

Yes, Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant is included. Vegan options are available.

How many people are in a group?

Up to 10 people maximum, which keeps the group small and personalized.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off from District 1, 3, or 4 are included.