Discover Vietnam Through Local Eyes
Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Duoc Full-Day Private Tour
Wartime History • Rubber Plantation • Local Countryside
Travel from Saigon into the Cu Chi countryside to explore the Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels with a private guide. Located farther from central Saigon, Ben Duoc offers an opportunity to learn about the extensive tunnel network and the people who lived, worked and fought in the area during the war. Along the way, visit a rubber-growing area, learn about an important local industry and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch before returning to the city.
Why Ben Duoc?
Ben Duoc is located farther from central Saigon than the more commonly visited sections of the Cu Chi Tunnels. For travelers interested in spending more time exploring the site with fewer tourists and enjoying the surrounding countryside, it fits naturally into a full-day private journey rather than a quick half-day visit.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
🕳️ Ben Duoc Tunnels – Explore part of the Cu Chi tunnel network and learn how the underground system was used during wartime.
🌳 Rubber-Growing Countryside – Learn about rubber production and its role in the economy and history of the region.
📖 Historical Context with a Private Guide – Go beyond the physical tunnels to understand how people lived, communicated, and operated underground.
🍲 Local Vietnamese Lunch – Take a break in the countryside for a local meal before returning to Saigon.
Itinerary
Duration: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
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8:00 AM - Hotel Pickup in Saigon: Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle toward Cu Chi District.
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9:30 AM - Rubber Plantation Stop: Stop in a rubber-growing area to learn how latex is collected and how rubber production has contributed to the region's economy.
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10:00 AM - Bến Dược Tunnels: Arrive at the Bến Dược Tunnels, a less crowded but equally compelling part of the Cu Chi Tunnel system. Here, you'll get to:
- Crawl through History: Explore sections of the underground tunnel network and learn how Viet Cong fighters and local communities used the tunnels during the Vietnam War.
- Guided Insights: Hear detailed stories and tactics used during the Vietnam War from our knowledgeable guide.
- Wartime Life & Resilience: Learn how the tunnel system supported daily life, communication, shelter, and military operations during the war for the locals.
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Lunch: We'll stop by a local restaurant for a traditional Vietnamese meal, which offers a taste of authentic Vietnamese hospitality and cuisine.
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3:00 PM - Return to Saigon: Take in the vibrant sights and sounds of Ho Chi Minh City's traffic as we weave through its bustling streets, expected to arrive at your hotel at 4:00 PM or 4:30 PM.
TOUR OPTIONS
PRIVATE CU CHI TUNNELS TOUR
from 160 USD | 2 pax
Additional guest: +$50 USD/person
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
✔ English-speaking local guide
✔ Private air-conditioned transportation
✔ Entrance tickets to Ben Duoc Tunnels
✔ Local Vietnamese lunch
✔ Bottled water during the tour
✔ Applicable taxes and service fees