Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels & Rice Paper Village with Lunch
Description
Escape the crowds and discover the more authentic side of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels at Ben Duoc, a site rich in history yet far less touristy than the usual routes. This full-day journey takes you deep into Vietnam’s wartime past, where you’ll explore underground bunkers, hidden passageways, and historical exhibits that offer a powerful glimpse into life during the war. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local countryside restaurant. On the way back to the city, stop at a traditional rice paper village along Provincial Road 15, where you’ll see how local families handcraft bánh tráng—an essential part of Vietnamese cuisine. Try making your own and gain insight into the daily life of rural artisans. This tour is perfect for travelers looking to go off the beaten path and experience history and culture in a more personal, immersive way. Highlights Less-touristy Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Authentic Local Lunch Traditional Rice Paper Village Visit
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Itinerary
7:30-8:00 AM – Pick-up at Your Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City Center) Begin your day with a comfortable drive to the Cu Chi countryside, heading toward the less-crowded Ben Duoc section of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Enjoy the scenic route out of the city as your guide shares fascinating insights into Vietnam’s war history and rural life. 10:00 AM – Explore Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Arrive at Ben Duoc, a more authentic and peaceful part of the Cu Chi Tunnel network, where fewer tourists venture. Learn how Vietnamese soldiers and civilians lived, fought, and survived underground. Experience a short walk through safe sections of the tunnels (optional). Visit wartime relics, traps, hidden bunkers, and command centers. See the impressive memorial temple honoring fallen soldiers. 12:00 PM – Vietnamese Lunch at a Local Restaurant Savor a delicious meal at a countryside restaurant with traditional Southern Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
1:30 PM – Visit Rice Paper Village On the way back, stop at a family-run rice paper village where locals produce bánh tráng – the essential ingredient for Vietnamese spring rolls. Learn about the traditional process from rice batter to drying mats. Try your hand at making rice paper and enjoy a fresh sample. Support local artisans with the option to purchase handmade snacks. 3:30 – 4:00 PM – Return to Ho Chi Minh City Relax on the drive back to your hotel. Tour ends with drop-off at your accommodation. What to bring: -Comfortable shoes -Comfortable clothes -Insect repellent -Cash -Camera
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Our guide and van will be at your hotel lobby between 07:30–08:00 AM. Pick-up order is arranged for the most efficient route and timing. -If your hotel is not listed or is outside our pickup zone, please let us know. We'll provide an alternative meeting point that works for both sides.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Awesome trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Duoc) with Hana Tours. Our guide Tri was brilliant — super knowledgeable, funny, and made the whole experience really engaging. Less crowded than other sites, which made it feel way more authentic. If you go, ask for Tri. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for spending time with us. Tri is such a happy guide to meet. We are proud of him and our time that are motivated to work and express our love to the country and look forward to welcoming you to come back here so soon. You are always welcome here at Hana Tourist!
We had a super time on this tour. Ben Duoc tunnels did indeed seem alot quieter and calmer than videos we had watched earlier about the other cu chi tunnels. Ngu was a really nice and knowledgeable person to spend the day with and had excellent English communication, and the tour was well organized. The van was comfortable too with a friendly driver. The drive out there was enoyable and did not seem overly long. The rice paper making was fun and the lunch was nice, and in a beautiful setting on the Saigon River. It was all a good experience thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience, and that Tri made the trip more enjoyable with his sense of humor. We are sorry that the shooting range was closed during the celebration but we truly appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back soon with Hana Tourist.
Linda is a super knowledgable and sweet tour guide! The tour was very private with convenient and comfortable van pick up and drop off. Great experience in the less busy part of Cu Chi Tunnel, getting inside the tunnel and also trying tapioca. Lunch was covered before we stopped by a local rice paper maker’s house where we got to try making it traditionally. It was so nice to meet the locals and see a less touristy side of Vietnam. An excellent day trip to explore around Ho Chi Minh City!
Thank you for being our valued customer. We are so grateful for the pleasure of serving you and hope we met your expectation
We had a great time. The tunnel was far but worth visiting. The rice paper making tour was fun. It's a dying art and I'm glad we were able to see how it was made traditionally and were able to try make a few ourselves. We had a few special requests and Hyu and the driver were able to accommodate all of them. Overall, I recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your time with us. Especially your kind words on our services. We tell ourselves each day that we have to satisfy those customers whom came with us far or near not just the benefit but to the trust that they had spent here in view of millions of operators that are offering the same. Our itinerary is set based on our experience about the land and the joys of traveling so that we would like to bring the new feelings and new expectations. We wish you health and we would like to welcome you and your friends back here sooner than most.
