We are the only company in Ho-Chi-Minh city to offer a small-group tour to Ben-Duoc tunnels, a non-touristy route for those who want to get insight of the Vietnam War. Bến Dược tunnels is about 20km farther away than popular-Bến-Đình area and attracts fewer foreign tourists. There is also a massive temple in memory of Vietnamese killed at Củ Chi, it is, at present, the largest war memorial in Việt Nam. If you are looking for an authentic experience to a less touristy site in a small budget, this package is a perfect choice for you.
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Pickup included
Hotel pickup at 8:00am and leave Ho Chi Minh city, we drive about 1,5 hours through pleasant countryside to Cu Chi District. Amidst the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets, we set off towards the historic Củ Chi Tunnels, leaving behind the urban buzz for a journey through Việt Nam’s rich history and culture. We’ll be taking a brief pit stop at a local lacquerware factory to freshen up and use the restroom.
Upon arrival, You’ll first visit the Củ Chi Liberation Area Reconstruction Zone, which covers 50 hectares and recreates events from the country’s struggle during the war, including the periods of intense conflict. This zone offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand how the war affected the daily lives of the people who lived and fought in Củ Chi between 1961 and 1972.
After that, we will spend around 1.5 – 2 hours in the tunnel area. Your visits will include, in no specific order: Watch a brief propaganda video about the Việt Nam War to gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese perspective. We’ll explore various underground bunkers, including a kitchen, meeting room, and ammunition storage, and also visit weapon and booby trap exhibitions during your visit. Navigating the authentic VC tunnels, with optional choices of 20m, 60m, or 100m distances. Visit to a shooting range where you can have the option to try firing AK47s and M16s (Please note that the cost of bullets is not included). Experience the taste of local tea and tapioca, which sustained VC fighters during the war for years.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
* We'll reach out to you one day before re-confirm the pick-up time & address. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time through our hotline or via email. * If you book [ Small-group Tour Option ]: please be ready and hang in the lobby from the scheduled departure time. Our pick-up process typically concludes within 30 minutes from this time.