Private VIP Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Car, No Crowds (Ben Dinh Site)
- 6.5hours
- 35/Adult
- Serve from 1 adult
At Saigon Taste Tours, we keep our Cu Chi Tunnels tours intimate with a maximum of 10 guests, ensuring a more personal and authentic experience. Step back in time and uncover one of Vietnam’s most remarkable wartime stories. The Cu Chi Tunnels played a vital role during the Vietnam War, forming an underground city used by Vietnamese soldiers to hide, live, and fight. On this immersive tour, you’ll explore the famous tunnel network and learn how it withstood intense bombings from the US military. It’s not just a tour, it’s a powerful, eye-opening journey through Vietnam’s history, resilience, and ingenuity.
Highlights
- Explore the Underground Maze
- Crawl Through Narrow Tunnels
- Wartime Food Tasting
- Watch a Historic Documentary
- Optional Rifle Shooting Experience
Private Tour – Price Depends on Group Size
| Group Size | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/ Person | $109 | $59 | $42 | $35 |
Group Pricing: It is 35US Dollars/ Person
We require a minimum of 10 adults to operate a group tour. If you’re interested but have fewer than 10 adults, 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.
Get picked up at the meeting place or your hotel address. We will travel beyond the typical city tourist spots to a local neighborhood of Cu Chi, where you feel tranquil, peaceful, and happy while driving through many green rice fields, rubber plantations, and water buffalos.
- Documentary Film and Tunnel Diagram: Watching a documentary film about the Vietnam War provides context and insight into the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Following this, viewing diagrams of the tunnels’ construction and layout, including various sections like kitchens, bedrooms, storage areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helps visitors understand the complexity and functionality of the tunnel network.
- Booby Traps and Tunnel Exploration: Exploring booby traps and trapdoors adds an element of adventure to the tour. The highlight of the trip, crawling and walking through the cramped and narrow passageways of the tunnels, offers a firsthand experience of the conditions faced by soldiers during the war. Reconstructed chambers provide a glimpse into life within the tunnels during wartime.
- Handmade Weapons and Traps: Learning about handmade weapons and traps used by local guerrillas during the Vietnam War offers insight into the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Vietnamese fighters. Understanding how everyday items were repurposed for survival and combat enhances visitors’ appreciation for the resilience of the Vietnamese people during the conflict.
- Tea and Tapioca: Enjoying hot tea and tapioca, which served as guerilla food during the war, provides a taste of the local cuisine and offers a moment of relaxation after the immersive tunnel experience. This culinary aspect adds a sensory dimension to the tour, allowing visitors to connect with the culture and history of the region through food.
- Optional Shooting Range Visit: For visitors interested in additional activities, a visit to the shooting range offers the opportunity to experience firing historic firearms at an extra cost. This optional activity provides a hands-on experience related to the military history of the area and can be a thrilling addition to the tour for those interested in firearms or marksmanship.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City: After completing the tour activities, the group will return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the excursion. This allows visitors to reflect on their experiences and provides ample time to rest and relax after a day of exploration.
Overall, this itinerary offers a comprehensive and immersive experience of the Cu Chi Tunnels, combining historical education, adventure, cultural immersion, and optional recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.
✅ Tour Inclusions
1. Private round-trip transfer by car
2. Hotel pickup & drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City
3. English-speaking local guide
4. Cu Chi Tunnels Entrance ticket
5. Bottled drinking water
6. Hot tea and Tapioca at the Cu Chi Tunnels
❌ Tour Exclusions
3. Personal expenses & tips
4. Accident Insurance
1. This is a private tour – just you, your group, and your guide.
2. Pickup & drop-off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City are included.
3. Tour duration: Full-day (7.5 hours), departure around 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( Flexible time)
4. What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
5. Fitness level: Easy to moderate – includes walking, and optional activities.
📌 Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable, and changes within that time frame cannot be accepted. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the tour may be rescheduled or canceled, and a full refund will be offered.
👨👩👧 Children Policy
1–2 years old: Free of charge (FOC)
3–7 years old: 25% off
8 years and above: Full price
✨ If you have any additional questions or would like a custom experience, contact us directly and we’ll create something just for you!
📧 Email: info@saigontastetours.com
📱 Hotline: +84 (0) 383 624 632 ( WhatsApp, Viber, Zalo available – Mr. Ben)
🌐 Website: www.saigontastetours.com
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 10 guests, ensuring a more personal and authentic experience. Step back in time and uncover one of Vietnam’s most remarkable wartime stories. The Cu Chi Tunnels played a vital role during the Vietnam War, forming an underground city used by Vietnamese soldiers to hide, live, and fight. On this immersive tour, you’ll explore the famous tunnel network and learn how it withstood intense bombings from the US military. It’s not just a tour, it’s a powerful, eye-opening journey through Vietnam’s history, resilience, and ingenuity.
Highlights
- Explore the Underground Maze
- Crawl Through Narrow Tunnels
- Wartime Food Tasting
- Watch a Historic Documentary
- Optional Rifle Shooting Experience
Private Tour – Price Depends on Group Size
| Group Size | 1 | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/ Person | $109 | $59 | $42 | $35 |
Group Pricing: It is 35US Dollars/ Person
We require a minimum of 10 adults to operate a group tour. If you’re interested but have fewer than 10 adults, 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.
Get picked up at the meeting place or your hotel address. We will travel beyond the typical city tourist spots to a local neighborhood of Cu Chi, where you feel tranquil, peaceful, and happy while driving through many green rice fields, rubber plantations, and water buffalos.
- Documentary Film and Tunnel Diagram: Watching a documentary film about the Vietnam War provides context and insight into the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Following this, viewing diagrams of the tunnels’ construction and layout, including various sections like kitchens, bedrooms, storage areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers, helps visitors understand the complexity and functionality of the tunnel network.
- Booby Traps and Tunnel Exploration: Exploring booby traps and trapdoors adds an element of adventure to the tour. The highlight of the trip, crawling and walking through the cramped and narrow passageways of the tunnels, offers a firsthand experience of the conditions faced by soldiers during the war. Reconstructed chambers provide a glimpse into life within the tunnels during wartime.
- Handmade Weapons and Traps: Learning about handmade weapons and traps used by local guerrillas during the Vietnam War offers insight into the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the Vietnamese fighters. Understanding how everyday items were repurposed for survival and combat enhances visitors’ appreciation for the resilience of the Vietnamese people during the conflict.
- Tea and Tapioca: Enjoying hot tea and tapioca, which served as guerilla food during the war, provides a taste of the local cuisine and offers a moment of relaxation after the immersive tunnel experience. This culinary aspect adds a sensory dimension to the tour, allowing visitors to connect with the culture and history of the region through food.
- Optional Shooting Range Visit: For visitors interested in additional activities, a visit to the shooting range offers the opportunity to experience firing historic firearms at an extra cost. This optional activity provides a hands-on experience related to the military history of the area and can be a thrilling addition to the tour for those interested in firearms or marksmanship.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City: After completing the tour activities, the group will return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding the excursion. This allows visitors to reflect on their experiences and provides ample time to rest and relax after a day of exploration.
Overall, this itinerary offers a comprehensive and immersive experience of the Cu Chi Tunnels, combining historical education, adventure, cultural immersion, and optional recreational activities for visitors to enjoy.
✅ Tour Inclusions
1. Private round-trip transfer by car
2. Hotel pickup & drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City
3. English-speaking local guide
4. Cu Chi Tunnels Entrance ticket
5. Bottled drinking water
6. Hot tea and Tapioca at the Cu Chi Tunnels
❌ Tour Exclusions
3. Personal expenses & tips
4. Accident Insurance
1. This is a private tour – just you, your group, and your guide.
2. Pickup & drop-off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City are included.
3. Tour duration: Full-day (7.5 hours), departure around 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM ( Flexible time)
4. What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
5. Fitness level: Easy to moderate – includes walking, and optional activities.
📌 Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable, and changes within that time frame cannot be accepted. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the tour may be rescheduled or canceled, and a full refund will be offered.
👨👩👧 Children Policy
1–2 years old: Free of charge (FOC)
3–7 years old: 25% off
8 years and above: Full price
✨ If you have any additional questions or would like a custom experience, contact us directly and we’ll create something just for you!
📧 Email: info@saigontastetours.com
📱 Hotline: +84 (0) 383 624 632 ( WhatsApp, Viber, Zalo available – Mr. Ben)
🌐 Website: www.saigontastetours.com
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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