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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels & Rice Paper Village with Lunch
(4) Reviews
Ho Chi Minh City
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Escape the crowds and discover the more authentic side of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels at Ben Duoc, a site rich in history yet far less touristy than the usual routes. This full-day journey takes you deep into Vietnam’s wartime past, where you’ll explore underground bunkers, hidden passageways, and historical exhibits that offer a powerful glimpse into life during the war.
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local countryside restaurant. On the way back to the city, stop at a traditional rice paper village along Provincial Road 15, where you’ll see how local families handcraft bánh tráng—an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. Try making your own and gain insight into the daily life of...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Speaking-English guide
Tip (non-mandatory)
Meeting Points
Departure
20/13 Đ. Nguyễn Trường Tộ
HANA TOURIST, 20/13 Nguyen Truong To Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Return
Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels & Rice Paper Village with Lunch
(4) Reviews
Ho Chi Minh City
About
Escape the crowds and discover the more authentic side of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels at Ben Duoc, a site rich in history yet far less touristy than the usual routes. This full-day journey takes you deep into Vietnam’s wartime past, where you’ll explore underground bunkers, hidden passageways, and historical exhibits that offer a powerful glimpse into life during the war.
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local countryside restaurant. On the way back to the city, stop at a traditional rice paper village along Provincial Road 15, where you’ll see how local families handcraft bánh tráng—an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. Try making your own and gain insight into the daily life of...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Speaking-English guide
Tip (non-mandatory)
Meeting Points
Departure
20/13 Đ. Nguyễn Trường Tộ
HANA TOURIST, 20/13 Nguyen Truong To Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Return
Itinerary
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Ben Duoc tunnel complex
7:30-8:00 AM – Pick-up at Your Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City Center)
Begin your day with a comfortable drive to the Cu Chi countryside, heading toward the less-crowded Ben Duoc section of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Enjoy the scenic route out of the city as your guide shares fascinating insights into Vietnam’s war history and rural life.
10:00 AM – Explore Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels
Arrive at Ben Duoc, a more authentic and peaceful part of the Cu Chi Tunnel network, where fewer tourists venture.
Learn how Vietnamese soldiers and civilians lived, fought, and survived underground.
Experience a short walk through safe sections of the tunnels (optional).
Visit wartime relics, traps, hidden bunkers, and command centers.
See the impressive memorial temple honoring fallen soldiers.
12:00 PM – Vietnamese Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Savor a delicious meal at a countryside restaurant with traditional Southern Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
2 minutes
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Cu Chi Tunnels
1:30 PM – Visit Rice Paper Village
On the way back, stop at a family-run rice paper village where locals produce bánh tráng – the essential ingredient for Vietnamese spring rolls.
Learn about the traditional process from rice batter to drying mats.
Try your hand at making rice paper and enjoy a fresh sample.
Support local artisans with the option to purchase handmade snacks.
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Relax on the drive back to your hotel. Tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation.
What to bring:
-Comfortable shoes
-Comfortable clothes
-Insect repellent
-Cash
-Camera
