Small-group Cu-Chi Tunnel: 1-Day Ben-Duoc Temple & Liberated Zone

Hotel pickup at 8:00am and leave Ho Chi Minh city, we drive about 1,5 hours through pleasant countryside to Cu Chi District. Amidst the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets, we set off towards the historic Củ Chi Tunnels, leaving behind the urban buzz for a journey through Việt Nam’s rich history and culture. We’ll be taking a brief pit stop at a local lacquerware factory to freshen up and use the restroom.

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.

After that, we will spend around 1.5 – 2 hours in the tunnel 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. 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.