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

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Japanese
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Overview

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

  • Lunch Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch
  • Snacks Boiled tapioca and local tea
  • Bottled water Drinking water (01 bottle of 500ml/Person)
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Trips and Gratuities (recommended)
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Meeting and Pickup

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* 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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60 Tôn Thất Đạm
Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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.
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Khu Tái hiện Chiến tranh - War Life Simulation Zone

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Ben Duoc tunnel complex

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc

*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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Ben Duoc Memorial Temple

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cu Chi – Ben Duoc Tunnels & Liberated Area (Day Trip)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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