Cu Chi Tunnels Less-touristy Tour to Ben Duoc Less-touristy Cu Chi tunnels
ID: GYG287925-500875
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Did you know the Cu Chi Tunnels network played an important role during Vietnam War for Viet Cong forces, who used it for food storage, living quarters and hospitals among other things.
This half day tour takes you to the Ben Duoc tunnels with fewer visitors coming so that you could have the best and personalized experiences exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels
At around 7:45 to 8:00AM after picking up from your central hotels in District 1 or meet at the meeting point in Ho Chi Minh city then drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located in the countryside where you can see rice paddies along the road and ducks and water buffalo swimming in rivers.
After 90-minute car ride (approximately) arrive the Ben Duoc tunnels, where you will be watching a short documentary film that takes you to the past with an introduction of the Cu Chi Tunnels. You can crawl short distances through the tunnels that were used by the guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. You may see a kitchen, living quarters, and a meeting room on the way. Learn about how different types of traps were created and set up. Visit the weapons room and learn hot the ingenious Viet Cong soldiers made them. You can also try your hand at the shooting range with an AK-47.
Tour ends at around 3:00PM
Highlights
- Visit the Ben Duoc tunnel of Cu Chi Tunnels where fewer visitors coming
- Learn about the tunnels' significance during the Vietnam War
- Small-group tours for a personalized experience
- Try your hand at the shooting range with an AK-47
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup from central hotels in District 1. Other districts, please make your way to the meeting point at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 7:40AM
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.