Highlights
- Explore the less-crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels for a more authentic experience
- Visit two major historical sites in one day – perfect for time-saving travelers
- Travel in a small group (max 10 guests) for better comfort and interaction
- Learn from a professional English-speaking guide/Includes hotel pickup &drop-off
- Enjoy a relaxed pace – no rushing like standard tours
Description
Overview
Start your journey with a visit to the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels, a less-crowded and more authentic alternative to the typical tourist sites. Located further from Ho Chi Minh City, this area offers a quieter environment, allowing you to explore the underground network at a more relaxed pace.
Discover how the tunnels functioned as a military base, shelter, and living space during wartime. Walk through hidden entrances, bunkers, and trap systems, and gain insight into the resilience and strategy of Vietnamese soldiers. You will also have the opportunity to crawl through sections of the tunnels (optional) and sample traditional tapioca and tea once used during the war.
After returning to the city, continue your experience at the War Remnants Museum, where powerful exhibits provide deeper historical context and perspective on the Vietnam War.
Travel in a small group (maximum 10 guests) with a professional guide, ensuring a more personalized and comfortable experience throughout the day. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to avoid crowded routes, enjoy a more authentic Cu Chi experience, and gain a well-rounded understanding of Vietnam War history.
Itinerary:
♦ At 7:30 AM, we collect tourists and leave for Củ Chi Tunnels; driving takes about one and a half hours, about 20 minutes at the Rest stop for the restroom.
♦ When you get there, you will see firsthand the remnants of wartime, the secret bunkers used as military shelters for Vietnamese soldiers, and watch the documentary film to understand how Vietnamese people could fight bravely to gain our independence.
♦ You can experience crouching, even crawling in those tunnels to imagine how terrible people’s lives were in the past.
♦ Shooting with different types of guns, especially the AK47, shall be available at your own expense if you want some ‘shooting time’ (Bullet cost excludes).
♦ Before saying goodbye to this place, you will get to try tapioca and tea, which were the daily dishes of the soldiers in the past.
♦ 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 around 15:30-16:00. Tour ends.
Includes
Hotel pickup & drop-off (selected area)
Comfortable air-conditioned van
English-speaking guide
All entrance fees included (no hidden costs)
Tapioca & tea tasting
Bottled water, a tissue
Excludes
Personal expenses, lunch, tip (non-mandatory)
Audio guide for the War Museum
Important Information
- Visit the War Remnants Museum
- Guests will have approximately 1 hour of free time to explore the museum independently—reading displays, viewing historical photos, and watching documentary videos related to the Vietnam War
- Audio guide: Available for rent at the museum at an additional cost (optional)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
