Private Tour
Private Cu Chi Tunnels: Ben Duoc Less Touristy with Veteran Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Authentic History with a Veteran Guide (Away from the Crowds)
Unlike standard tours that pack you into cramped buses and rush you through the touristy spots, this private experience is designed for comfort and deep insight.
Expert Guide: Led by a veteran guide with over years of experience. I don't just recite facts; I share real stories of resilience and the "Iron Triangle" that you won't find in guidebooks.
Premium Comfort: Travel in a private, spacious Toyota Innova (7 -seater) with powerful A/C—perfect for escaping the Saigon heat.
Your Choice: We offer the standard Ben Dinh route or the Ben Duoc (No Crowds) option for a quieter, more authentic jungle experience.
Exclusive Full-Day Option: The only tour that takes you to the "Liberated Village" reconstruction and includes a delicious local lunch.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining time is allotted for the travel time
Tunnel crawling is optional and suitable for most visitors
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
This is a private tour – flexible and crowd-free
Dietary Requirements: Please list any food allergies or restrictions so we can prepare your meal/snacks safely.
Pickup Location: Please provide your Hotel Name & Address
Everyone can join this tour
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility issues
Health Notes (Optional): Please inform us of any mobility issues or claustrophobia so we can customize the trekking route for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
We offer complimentary pickup for hotels located within District 1 (City Center). If you are staying outside this area, please meet us at the Saigon Opera House (No. 7 Lam Son Square, District 1). Alternatively, please contact us to arrange a private pickup for a small surcharge.
Before heading to the tunnels, we will visit a special workshop where art meets humanity. Here, you will witness the intricate process of creating traditional Vietnamese lacquerware. What makes this place special is that many of the skilled artisans are locals with disabilities, including victims of Agent Orange (a lingering effect of the war). Watching them turn eggshells and mother-of-pearl into masterpieces is a humbling and inspiring experience.
What‘s Included
All entrance fees
Bottled water & Tapioca
Modern air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable & enthusiastic English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in District 1
Shooting experience
Personal: Gratuities (tips), personal expenses, and shopping
Meals not mentioned above
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Ben Duoc Tunnels - No Crowds
Authentic & Quiet: The exact tour in the title. Visit the authentic tunnels, avoid the crowds. Best experience.
Pickup included
Ben Dinh Tunnels (Standard)
Closer & Standard: The standard tourist route. Closer to the city (fewer driving hours) but more crowded. Good for tight schedules.
Pickup included
Full Day:Village & Local Lunch
Tunnels + Village + Lunch: The ultimate history tour. Includes lunch and the unique Liberated Village visit
Traditional lunch: Savor a multi-course Traditional Vietnamese Lunch with fresh herbs and local specialties.
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Every day is a learning day
paulnN3440ZU,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent trip, Luc was very knowledgeable, would certainly recommend this trip out. It’s a 2 hour trip but it’s worth it
Good impression of the tunnels
898keesjanv,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Picked up at the hotel instead of at the pick up point as an Extra Service was very nice. Trip to the tunnels was not too long. Small stop at a local workshop for the disabled people due to the Vietnam War. Once arrived had a nice and interesting tour. Micky, our supervisor, was knowledgeable and friendly with sufficient knowledge of the English language. We had booked a group tour but we were the only ones so it became a private tour.
Awesome Cu Chi trip
winnek2025,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with our awesome guide Khoa! Gave us so much information on Vietnam, culture and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Would highly recommend.
Cu Chi Tunnels is Top Destination with Top Guide
Raj M,May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was not initially planned but was suggested by our tour guide Luc. One of our top destinations in Vietnam and Luc’s explanation of the significance of this site to Vietnamese history was fantastic !
We were Lucky to have Luc lol
Triciaascolese,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luc was such a great tour guide, very friendly and accommodating. Always brought us to the front of the line and explained the history thoroughly. Thank you for the wonderful memory.
We had a very good...
Shree B,Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very good experience with Luc who was very knowledgeable and informative. The Cu Chi Tunnels tour was very interesting and impressive. The itinerary was just right in length and number of stops. Luc is a very good guide and we highly recommend him.
Cu Chi tunnels tour
stevefQ8299ZT,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another great tour by tour guide Luc. A follow on from the informative tour yesterday as we travelled to Cu Chi in comfort in an air conditioned vehicle with bottled water supplied. The timing was great as we dodged some big crowds and gained some good insights into the Vietnam history.
Cu Chi Tunnels half day tour
Excursion14203814131,Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with our awesome guide Luc! Gave us so much information on Vietnam, culture and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Would highly recommend
Private Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
NgocCindyPham01,May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This private tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta was amazing. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the history of the tunnels come alive. The Mekong Delta part was beautiful, with a peaceful boat ride and visits to local villages. Highly recommended for a rich and immersive experience in Vietnam. The tour-guide gave us extra time and destinations on the tour! Highly satisfied!
Cu C hi Tunnels with Luc
848rustyl,May 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luv was awesome! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. He showed up on time, taught me so much on our ride to Cu Chi Tunnels. Once there is was able to give a a great understanding of how the tunnels were made and how they were used. I’d recommend Luc on any of the Ho. Hi Minh tours Rusty
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