Full Day Tour: Authentic Ben Duoc Tunnel, Liberated Zone, Village

4.9 (16 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration8h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You will explore the Cu Chi tunnels by an air-conditioning cofortable vehicle. You will have a chance to learn the indeed history of the war from Vietnamese sights and sightseeing villages, rubber plantations, and rice paddies by local transport. You will also experience what it was like living inside the tunnel system and discover the underground world of guerrilla warfare in the incredible original Cu Chi tunnels. You will gain insight into the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Vietcong walk through the jungle walk in the tunnel area. You will also have the opportunity to crawl inside the tunnels to experience how guerrillas lived and fought before. You will also have a try tapioca or cassava root another word that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years and have the chance to shoot the AK47, M16, M30, M60, Garand M1, and Carbine (at your own expense)

Options

Private Car Charter

Tickets not included
Duration: 6 hours
Local tour guide at Tunnels: Driver will go with you to meet local guides at visiting places (no guide accompanied in car)
Pickup included

Authentic Ben Duoc Tunnels

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Full Liberated Zone & Tunnels

High Class Service
Duration: 9 hours
Traditional Lunch: Pho Noodle Soup and Spring Roll
Pickup included

Classic Route Ben Dinh Tunnels

Duration: 7 hours
Air-conditioning Car/ Van: Excellent Air-conditioning Car/ Van
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Private Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off within district 1, 3, 4
  • Entrance fees & Sightseeing tickets (not applied for pivate car charter)
  • Tipping/ Gratuities/ personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    Pass by
    The Saigon Opera House, a stunning architectural gem in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene. Built in 1897 by French architect Eugène Ferret, this magnificent edifice boasts an exquisite blend of French colonial and Renaissance architectural styles. Its elegant façade, adorned with intricate carvings and statues, draws visitors into a world of artistic splendor. Inside, the opulent interior, featuring grand staircases, chandeliers, and plush seating, provides an ideal setting for a variety of performances, from classical concerts and ballets to modern theatrical productions. The Saigon Opera House not only serves as a cultural hub but also as a historical landmark, offering a glimpse into the city's colonial past while celebrating its contemporary artistic spirit. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a history buff, a visit to the Saigon Opera House promises an unforgettable experience.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, notably those of the north, was a crucial factor in the rapid development of this art form.
    Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes and trays may still be seen at many temples and pagodas.
    In centuries the use of lacquerware was extended to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables, decorated with engraved, painted or inlaid mother-of-pearl designs.
    By the 18th century important centres for lacquerware production in the north and in the south.
    As part of their strategy to open up Vietnamese handicrafts to new foreign markets, the French introduced formal training programmes in lacquerware at the School of Indigenous Arts near Saigon from 1901 and in Hanoi from 1930.
    Since that time lacquzerware has continued to develop into one of the mainstays of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both at home and abroad. Today's most popular items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays and vertical blinds.
  3. Cu Chi Tunnels
    1h 45m · Admission ticket included
    Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour of the Cu Chi tunnels tour, where you will learn more about the conditions the people lived in, the hardships they faced, and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels. We walk past huge bomb craters - evidence of the heavy bombing campaigns in the region during the Indochina conflict, discover hidden entrances right beneath your feet, wander past tiny little chimneys in the ground that dispersed smoke from the underground kitchens, sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters would have survived on, and have an opportunity to venture into the tunnels and explore the complex.
    You will also have a chance to visit one of lacquer factory which is running by the government to support handicaps who make lacquer handicrafts products to help those who are victim of Vietnam war.
  4. Ben Thanh Market
    Pass by
    You will be transferred back your hotel or dropped off at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up at hotels which are located within district 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time is allotted for the travel time
  • Using riffles is only applicable to those of legal age which is over than 18 years old
  • Everyone can join this tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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