If you would like to spend a day exploring the depth of Vietnamese history just outside Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels tour is a very suitable choice. The journey takes visitors through the unique tunnel system, underground military structures, and memorial sites, offering deeper insight into the daily life and fighting spirit of the people of Cu Chi during wartime.

Itinerary

Time: 07:00 – 18:00

- Departure from Ho Chi Minh City – Travel to Cu Chi (07:00 – 08:30)
- Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Dinh Area (08:30 – 10:30)
- Booby trap exhibition area & Hoang Cam smokeless kitchen (10:30 – 11:15)
- Lunch and rest at a local restaurant (11:30 – 13:00)
- Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Duoc Area (13:15 – 14:45)
- Ben Duoc Memorial Temple (14:45 – 15:30)
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City – Tour ends (15:30 – 18:00)

1. Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Dinh Area

The Ben Dinh area is one of the most representative sections of the Cu Chi tunnel system, vividly recreating the daily life and combat conditions of Cu Chi soldiers and civilians during the war. Visitors can observe the tunnel structure, underground shelters, meeting rooms, living areas, and experience crawling through selected tunnel sections that have been widened and made safe for tourists.

2. Booby Trap Exhibition Area and Hoang Cam Smokeless Kitchen

This exhibition area introduces various handmade wartime traps, reflecting the creativity and resilience of local people during the war. Nearby is the model of the Hoang Cam smokeless kitchen—an ingenious invention designed to conceal cooking smoke, helping protect resistance forces under harsh wartime conditions. Visitors also have the chance to taste boiled cassava with sesame salt, a simple dish closely associated with wartime daily life.

3. Cu Chi Tunnels – Ben Duoc Area

Ben Duoc is a larger tunnel site that preserves more original elements and carries strong historical significance. The tunnel system here features multiple levels, branches, and cleverly designed ventilation shafts integrated into the natural forest terrain. Visiting Ben Duoc provides a deeper understanding of guerrilla warfare strategies and the silent sacrifices made in the past.

4. Ben Duoc Memorial Temple

Ben Duoc Memorial Temple is a site of spiritual and historical importance, built to honor the soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives on the Cu Chi battlefield. Its solemn and peaceful atmosphere offers visitors a moment to reflect and appreciate the value of peace today.

This one-day Cu Chi tour offers visitors an authentic and profound insight into an important chapter of Vietnam’s history. The well-organized itinerary combines sightseeing, hands-on experiences, and moments of remembrance, making it suitable for travelers who wish to explore Vietnam’s history, culture, and the enduring resilience of its people.

PBJP Travel specializes in designing private tours for families and small groups from 1 to 50 guests. We provide private transportation services in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Services:

• Private vehicles (4–50 seats) in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam
• Local guides living and working in the destination country
• Visa assistance
• Hotel reservations upon request
• Entertainment ticket booking
• Restaurant consultation and reservations