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Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour: Avoid the Crowds at Ben Duoc is a tour or activity in Vietnam, about 6 h 30 min long. It costs about CAD $84 per person, with 2 options at different prices. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
Most Cu Chi tours run the same road. Two things change ours.
The first is where we stop along the way. Lang Viet Lacquer is not a souvenir showroom but a working atelier founded to employ people with disabilities and families affected by Agent Orange. You meet the artisans, watch son mai lacquer built up layer by layer over weeks, and see a part of the war's legacy that is still being lived, not only remembered.
The second is how the story is told. At Cu Chi you hear the war from the Vietnamese side: how a farming community turned the ground beneath its own rice fields into a hidden town of tunnels, kitchens and field hospitals. You crawl into a stretch yourself, find the traps, walk the jungle paths, and taste the boiled cassava that fed the fighters for years.
Then the day is yours to shape — fire a Vietnam War-era rifle at the range (optional, own expense), or sit under the rubber trees with a tea and let the quiet do the rest.
Prices are per person in CAD. They are approximate, converted from Viator's price, and the final price is shown on Viator. You choose your option on Viator.
Adult (12 to 75)
$84
Child (5 to 11)
$70
Adult (12 to 75)
$113
Child (5 to 11)
$84
No hotel address? Meet us in front of the Saigon Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, District 1. Your guide will be waiting with a sign showing your name from 5 minutes before departure.
Check the meeting time and place on Viator when you book. They can differ by option and date.
Hotel lobby pickup, included anywhere in District 1 — we'll confirm your exact time with you the evening before. If your hotel sits outside District 1, or you'd simply rather meet us on the way, the Saigon Opera House (Municipal Theatre, 7 Lam Son Square) is our standing meeting point: central, easy to find, impossible to miss.
On the road to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 30-minute stop at Lang Viet Lacquer opens a quieter window into Vietnam. Founded as a 27/7 enterprise — the state programme named for Vietnam's War Invalids and Martyrs Day — the workshop gives steady work to people with disabilities and to families affected by Agent Orange, many in rural areas where jobs are scarce. Inside, artisans practise son mai, the traditional Vietnamese lacquer art: layer upon layer of natural resin, sanded and polished by hand over weeks, inlaid with duck eggshell, mother-of-pearl and gold leaf. A single panel may pass through twenty stages and a dozen pairs of hands before its surface reaches that deep, mirror-like glow. Vases, lacquered plates, jewellery boxes and decorative panels fill the showroom, each carrying both a centuries-old craft and the dignity of the people who made it. A short stop, but a memorable one — and whatever you carry home from here comes with a story worth telling.
30 min · Admission included
The Cu Chi Tunnels system, located just outside Ho Chi Minh City, is a fascinating journey into Vietnam's wartime history. This unique system offers a hands-on experience, allowing visitors to explore the intricate network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. As you navigate the narrow, dimly lit passages, you'll gain a firsthand understanding of the ingenious strategies and sheer resilience that defined the Vietnamese resistance. The museum features original tunnel entrances, hidden trapdoors, and living quarters, providing an authentic glimpse into the daily life of the soldiers. Interactive exhibits, including wartime relics and poignant photographs, vividly depict the harsh realities of tunnel warfare. Above ground, visitors can see craters from B-52 bombings and try their hand at shooting era-specific firearms. The Cu Chi Tunnels system is more than a historical site; it's a powerful tribute to human ingenuity. endurance, offers an experience
1 h 30 min · Admission included
After you climb out of the Cu Chi Tunnels, the crack of live gunfire from the range next door pulls the history sharply into the present. This is the only place in Vietnam where a visitor can fire a real firearm, and the weapons on the line are the originals — AK-47s, M16s and carbines carried through the Vietnam War, their stocks worn smooth by decades of hands. Rounds cost around 60,000–70,000 VND each, with a minimum of 10 for a manual rifle and 20 for an automatic, so it is not a cheap five minutes. But for most travellers it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. An instructor mounts the rifle on the stand for you, sets your stance, lines up the sights and stays at your shoulder for every shot. Ear protection is provided, and nobody is rushed. Prefer not to shoot? Stand at the rail and watch. The sound alone tells you something the tunnels cannot.
15 min · Admission included
We bring you back the same way we collected you — to your hotel door, to any address in District 1, or to the Saigon Opera House if that suits your evening plans better. Just tell us which you prefer when you book.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour: Avoid the Crowds at Ben Duoc costs about CAD $84 per person, and up to CAD $113 per adult for the dearest option. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 6 h 30 min. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Bottled water; In-vehicle air conditioning; Experienced English speaking Expert; Ticket entrance fees. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Personal expenses, tips, ... and the others not mentioned above.. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: No hotel address? Meet us in front of the Saigon Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, District 1. Your guide will be waiting with a sign showing your name from 5 minutes before departure. The activity ends at the same place. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Hotel pickup is available for Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour: Avoid the Crowds at Ben Duoc, or you can meet at the start point. The operator sets the pickup areas and times. Check them on Viator before you book.
Cu Chi Tunnels Private Tour: Avoid the Crowds at Ben Duoc has child pricing for ages 5 to 11. Adult pricing applies from age 12. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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