Private Cu Chi - Ben Duoc Tunnels & Liberated Area (Day Trip)

5.0
(176 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 2 more

Bến Dược is about 20km farther away then popular-Bến-Đình-area and attracts fewer 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.

The stimulation of this Củ Chi liberated area will give you insights into the architecture of the houses, the lives, the living, the fighting of the army and the people of Củ Chi in the period from 1961 – 1972.

What's Included

Private air-condition car
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Vietnamese English-speaking guide
Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch
Boiled tapioca and local tea
Drinking water (01 bottle of 500ml/Person)
Personal expenses
Drinks
Trips and Gratuities (recommended)
Travel insurance
Shooting fee (bullets)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

* We'll reach out to you one day before re-confirm the pick-up time & address. ** Request Pick-up from [ Phu My Port - outside of HCMC city] is subject to availability and will incur a surcharge.

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Meeting point

Departure Point: Asiana Link Travel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Asiana Link Travel (Pass by)

    Hotel pickup at 8:00am and leave Ho Chi Minh city, we drive about 1,5 hours through pleasant countryside to Cu Chi District.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After that, we will spend around 1.5 – 2 hours at the tunnels 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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    *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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Your delicious five-course lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals. After immersing ourselves in the rich history of Củ Chi Tunnels, we leave the site behind and journey back to Hồ Chí Minh City. We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request. *** Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Asiana Link Travel

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Excellent Quality
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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