Private Cu Chi Tunnels: Ben Duoc Less Touristy with Veteran Guide

We offer complimentary pickup for hotels located within District 1 (City Center). If you are staying outside this area, please meet us at the Saigon Opera House (No. 7 Lam Son Square, District 1). Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a private pickup for a small surcharge.

Before heading to the tunnels, we will visit a special workshop where art meets humanity. Here, you will witness the intricate process of creating traditional Vietnamese lacquerware. What makes this place special is that many of the skilled artisans are locals with disabilities, including victims of Agent Orange (a lingering effect of the war). Watching them turn eggshells and mother-of-pearl into masterpieces is a humbling and inspiring experience.

Full-Day Cu Chi: The "Liberated Zone" & Underground City Part 1: The Liberated Zone (Life Above Ground) Travel back to the 1960s starting with a sand table briefing and a vivid 3D movie. Walk through the "Liberated Zone" to see authentic recreations of wartime rural life: traditional thatched houses, a bustling countryside market, peaceful rice fields, and a village temple. Experience intensifies with a dramatic battle simulation between VC and US soldiers, setting the stage for what lies beneath. Part 2: The Underground Network (Life Below Ground) Transition to the real tunnel system: • Weapon Gallery & Structure: View wartime relics and the vertical cross-section diagram to understand the 3-level depth. • Jungle Trek: Discover fighting bunkers, meeting bunkers, hospital bunkers, ingenious booby traps. • The Experience: Crawl through the tunnels to feel the guerrilla struggle firsthand • Survival: Visit the Smokeless Kitchen and taste tapioca Optional Action: End at the shooting range

Authentic Vietnamese Lunch: After the tour, we will stop at a hand-picked local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy a delicious set menu featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes made from fresh ingredients. We select the best venue based on the day's itinerary to ensure you have a relaxing dining experience. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese set menu at a local restaurant (Full Day Option only