Less-Crowded Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Duoc Site) Half-Day Tour
- 7.5hours
- 35/Adult
- Serve from 1 adult
At Saigon Taste Tours, we keep our Cu Chi Tunnels tours intimate with a maximum of 5 guests, ensuring a more personal and authentic experience. We visit the Ben Duoc Tunnels—a quieter, more historic site than the typical tourist spots. Explore the underground network, see real booby traps, touch an ex-US Army tank, crawl through the tunnels, and try wartime tapioca. You’ll also learn about Viet Cong life and propaganda during the war.
1. Pick-up from your accommodation and drive to Ben Duoc Tunnels, with a short stop at a handicraft workshop.
2. Watch a documentary film to understand the background of the Cu Chi war zone.
3. Explore underground living areas, including kitchens, hospitals, command centers, and weapons factories.
4. Discover hidden trap doors, booby traps, and learn about the homemade weapons used during the war.
5. Crawl through the tunnels for a real-life experience of wartime conditions (optional for those with claustrophobia).
6. Taste pandan tea and tapioca, the traditional guerrilla food.
7. Optional stop at the shooting range (AK47, M16, M30, M60 – extra cost).
8. Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Price Included:
- A/C 7-seater van (pick-up/drop-off in Districts 1 & 4; selective pick-up in District 3 – please contact to confirm)
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- 2 bottles of water per guest
- Tapioca & pandan tea tasting
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
We require a minimum of 5 adults to operate a group tour.
If you’re interested but have fewer than 5 adults in your party, we’d be happy to check availability for your preferred date. If the group doesn’t meet the minimum, we can place you on a waiting list and notify you as soon as the minimum number is reached.
Alternatively, you may choose to book a private tour at a higher rate, which offers a more personalized and flexible experience tailored to your preferences.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions — we’re here to help!
💰 Private Group Pricing Table
| Group Size | Price |
| 1 – 3 Guests | $140 USD total (flat rate) |
| 4 – 5 Guests | $140 USD + $35 USD per additional guest beyond 4 |
| 6+ Guests | $140 USD + $29 USD per additional guest beyond 6 |
1. What time does the tour start?
We start in the morning or the afternoon, and the departure is from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. You can choose the time slot you like.
2. Where do we meet?
We offer free pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
If you’re staying in other districts, we’ll meet at the Saigon Opera House, or we can provide hotel pickup for a small $7 USD extra fee.
3. How long is the tour?
The full experience lasts approximately 6 hours, including travel time (around 2 hours each way by car) and time spent at the Cu Chi site.
4. What happens if it rains?
The tour runs rain or shine! We’ll provide rain ponchos, and most of the activities can still be enjoyed in light rain. In case of severe weather, we’ll contact you for options.
5. What’s included in the price?
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car
- Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Hot tea and tapioca snack (as eaten by soldiers during the war)
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled water
- Accident insurance
- Rain poncho (if needed)
6. Can I try shooting guns?
Yes, at the on-site shooting range, you can fire an AK-47, M16, or other rifles.
Note: This is optional and paid separately (2.5 USD per bullet).
7. What should I wear?
We recommend wearing: comfortable clothes, walking shoes, or sneakers, and Bug spray and sunscreen (if you’re sensitive)
8. Can children join the tour?
Yes, kids are welcome! However, due to the narrow tunnels, children under 6 or those who feel claustrophobic may not want to crawl through.
9. What payment methods do you accept?
You can: Pay in cash after the tour or pay in advance by PayPal or credit card
11. Where can I book the tour?
You can book through: Airbnb, Viator, GetYourGuide
👉 We recommend booking directly with us.
At Saigon Taste Tours, we keep our Cu Chi Tunnels tours intimate with a maximum of 5 guests, ensuring a more personal and authentic experience. We visit the Ben Duoc Tunnels—a quieter, more historic site than the typical tourist spots. Explore the underground network, see real booby traps, touch an ex-US Army tank, crawl through the tunnels, and try wartime tapioca. You’ll also learn about Viet Cong life and propaganda during the war.
1. Pick-up from your accommodation and drive to Ben Duoc Tunnels, with a short stop at a handicraft workshop.
2. Watch a documentary film to understand the background of the Cu Chi war zone.
3. Explore underground living areas, including kitchens, hospitals, command centers, and weapons factories.
4. Discover hidden trap doors, booby traps, and learn about the homemade weapons used during the war.
5. Crawl through the tunnels for a real-life experience of wartime conditions (optional for those with claustrophobia).
6. Taste pandan tea and tapioca, the traditional guerrilla food.
7. Optional stop at the shooting range (AK47, M16, M30, M60 – extra cost).
8. Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Price Included:
- A/C 7-seater van (pick-up/drop-off in Districts 1 & 4; selective pick-up in District 3 – please contact to confirm)
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- 2 bottles of water per guest
- Tapioca & pandan tea tasting
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
We require a minimum of 5 adults to operate a group tour.
If you’re interested but have fewer than 5 adults in your party, we’d be happy to check availability for your preferred date. If the group doesn’t meet the minimum, we can place you on a waiting list and notify you as soon as the minimum number is reached.
Alternatively, you may choose to book a private tour at a higher rate, which offers a more personalized and flexible experience tailored to your preferences.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions — we’re here to help!
💰 Private Group Pricing Table
| Group Size | Price |
| 1 – 3 Guests | $140 USD total (flat rate) |
| 4 – 5 Guests | $140 USD + $35 USD per additional guest beyond 4 |
| 6+ Guests | $140 USD + $29 USD per additional guest beyond 6 |
1. What time does the tour start?
We start in the morning or the afternoon, and the departure is from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. You can choose the time slot you like.
2. Where do we meet?
We offer free pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4.
If you’re staying in other districts, we’ll meet at the Saigon Opera House, or we can provide hotel pickup for a small $7 USD extra fee.
3. How long is the tour?
The full experience lasts approximately 6 hours, including travel time (around 2 hours each way by car) and time spent at the Cu Chi site.
4. What happens if it rains?
The tour runs rain or shine! We’ll provide rain ponchos, and most of the activities can still be enjoyed in light rain. In case of severe weather, we’ll contact you for options.
5. What’s included in the price?
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned car
- Entrance ticket to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Hot tea and tapioca snack (as eaten by soldiers during the war)
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled water
- Accident insurance
- Rain poncho (if needed)
6. Can I try shooting guns?
Yes, at the on-site shooting range, you can fire an AK-47, M16, or other rifles.
Note: This is optional and paid separately (2.5 USD per bullet).
7. What should I wear?
We recommend wearing: comfortable clothes, walking shoes, or sneakers, and Bug spray and sunscreen (if you’re sensitive)
8. Can children join the tour?
Yes, kids are welcome! However, due to the narrow tunnels, children under 6 or those who feel claustrophobic may not want to crawl through.
9. What payment methods do you accept?
You can: Pay in cash after the tour or pay in advance by PayPal or credit card
11. Where can I book the tour?
You can book through: Airbnb, Viator, GetYourGuide
👉 We recommend booking directly with us.
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