Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
Visit Ben Duoc Tunnel, you will be able to get the realest experience of Vietnam War in the southern part, see how tough a life in the cramped tunnels can be, and challenge yourself to overcome the odds.
You will get the chance to discover the realistic tunnel systems
Experience the authentic side of the vast tunnel network created by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War.
Ben Duoc Tunnel is five times as big (100 hectares) more than Ben Dinh Tunnel
Less touristy
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
Visit Ben Duoc Tunnel, you will be able to get the realest experience of Vietnam War in the southern part, see how tough a life in the cramped tunnels can be, and challenge yourself to overcome the odds.
You will get the chance to discover the realistic tunnel systems
Experience the authentic side of the vast tunnel network created by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War.
Ben Duoc Tunnel is five times as big (100 hectares) more than Ben Dinh Tunnel
Less touristy
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
8:00 AM Pick up at your hotel centrally in city. We leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind and take a 2-hour journey to the now-peaceful rural district of Cu Chi.
Upon arriving at the Ben Duoc tunnel, you will view a short documentary film which explains the tunnels’ history and the war from the Vietnamese point of view.
After that, your guide will take you on a tour through the actual tunnels where you’ll learn more about the living conditions and the hardships the tunnel’s residents faced, and the ingenuity utilized to maintain life in the tunnels, which included weapon workshops and booby traps. You will have an opportunity to navigate an authentic Viet Cong tunnel, visit bunkers designed as kitchens, meeting rooms, weapon areas, give your best shot at a firing range, and much more.
For a snack, you can try the local specialty – cassava, a starchy root – that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.
2.30PM arrive in Ho Chi Minh city
