7-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Saigon with Ben Dinh Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Vietnam's legendary underground tunnel network at the less touristy Ben Dinh site
• 02 Discover secret hideouts, command centres, field hospitals, and camouflaged trapdoors used during the war
• 03 Stop at a rubber plantation to learn how latex is harvested and its role in Vietnam's history
• 04 Try firing an AK-47, M16, or other weapons at the supervised on-site shooting range

Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels on this 7-hour tour from Saigon. Travel comfortably from the city to the peaceful countryside and visit the Ben Dinh site, a less touristy and more authentic section of the tunnels. Discover underground hideouts, field hospitals, command centres, camouflaged trapdoors, and wartime weaponry that reveal Vietnam's wartime resilience. Along the way, stop at a rubber plantation to learn about latex harvesting, and for an added thrill, you can try firing an AK-47 at the supervised on-site shooting range.

Discover underground hideouts, field hospitals, command centres, camouflaged trapdoors, and wartime weaponry that reveal Vietnam's wartime resilience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cu Chi Tunnels and Rubber Plantation Experience

• Hotel/Port pick-up: Collect guests from their hotel or port and prepare for the journey to Cu Chi.
• Rubber Plantation Forest: On the way to Cu Chi, stop briefly at a rubber plantation forest to see how latex is harvested and learn about the role of rubber trees in Vietnam's agriculture and history. It is a peaceful and unique stop not offered on most other tours.
• Cu Chi Tunnels historical relics: Arrive at the Ben Dinh site, a less touristy and more authentic section of the Cu Chi Tunnels. With guidance from your local expert, explore the underground tunnel system that served as hiding spots, communication routes, field hospitals, and kitchens for Vietnamese resistance fighters during the war. See real remnants of the past, including camouflaged trapdoors, bomb craters, and wartime weaponry.
• Viet Soldier Experience: For those seeking an adrenaline rush, head to the on-site shooting range, where you can try firing an AK-47, M16, or other weapons (extra fee applies). Ear protection is provided, and supervision is ensured.
• Hotel/Port drop-off: Return to your hotel or port at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Districts 1, 3, or 5)
• Round-trip transportation in an A/C 7- or 16-seat SUV vehicle
• Entrance ticket to Ben Dinh Cu Chi Tunnels
• Stop at a local rubber plantation for sightseeing
• Bottled mineral water (1 bottle per guest)
• Licensed English-speaking local guide
• Tunnel walkthrough and guided explanation of wartime strategies
• All parking, toll, and fuel fees

What's Not Included

• Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

• Mosquito spray, sunscreen, and some cash to buy souvenirs.

Know before you go

• It's an outdoor activity, so please be aware that the ground could be slippery because of the rain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.