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HCMC: Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels – Original | Small Group
Discover the original and less touristy side of the Cu Chi - Ben Duoc Tunnels on a half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
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Duration 7 - 8 hours
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English, Vietnamese
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Explore the legendary Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels, a vital stronghold during the Vietnam War. Unlike the busier Ben Dinh site, Ben Duoc offers a more authentic and less crowded experience.
On this tour, crawl through narrow tunnels, see hidden trapdoors, booby traps, command centers, and underground kitchens, and learn about the resilience of Viet Cong soldiers. Try wartime staples like cassava with tea, and for an adrenaline rush, test your aim at the shooting range (optional).
This half-day tour is perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers, with hotel pickup and a knowledgeable guide to ensure a memorable experience.
What to Expect: -Explore the less touristy Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group. -Crawl through underground passageways used by the Viet Cong. -See traps, hidden bunkers, and kitchens. -Enjoy wartime food: tapioca and tea. -Try firing a real gun at the shooting range (optional, extra cost)
Itinerary: - Morning trip: pick-up from 7:30 - 8:00 AM/Finish around 14:30 - Noon trip: pick-up from 12:00-12:30 PM/ Finish around 19:00 Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. • Arrive at Ben Duoc Tunnels. Watch a short documentary about the war. • Explore the tunnel system: • Crawl through the narrow underground tunnels. • See camouflaged trapdoors and deadly traps. • Visit the command center, weapon storage, and hospital bunker. • Try wartime cassava (tapioca) and tea, like the Vietnamese soldiers did. • Optional: Try shooting AK-47 or M16 at the shooting range (extra fee). • Depart for Ho Chi Minh City. • Drop off at your hotel.
Why Choose Ben Duoc Instead of Ben Dinh? - Fewer tourists – More space to explore comfortably. - More authentic tunnels – Less modified for foreign visitors. - Larger tunnel network – Experience the true scale of Cu Chi’s underground world.
------------------ Optional with The War Remnants Museum. - You can select this option during the booking process, and it is available only for the morning trip. ♦ Around noon: Our group retur
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HCMC: Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels – Original | Small Group
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