Ho Chi Minh City in 1 Day for Friends - Visit the less-crowded Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels
In Collaboration with HANA TOURIST. Updated on February 13, 2026.
Half-day small-group tour to the Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels combined with a visit to Hóc Môn Agricultural Wholesale Market. Experience local market life, sample tropical fruits, explore the lesser-visited Ben Duoc tunnel network used during the Vietnam War, see trapdoors, bunkers and underground kitchens, taste wartime staples (tapioca and tea), and optionally try the shooting range. C
This itinerary was created in collaboration with HANA TOURIST, inspired by the tour Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels: Authentic & Less Touristy (Max 10). Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Visit the less-crowded Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Walk through Hóc Môn Agricultural Wholesale Market and sample local fruit
- See wartime traps, bunkers and underground kitchens; try tapioca & tea
- Optional shooting range experience (extra, optional)
Itinerary
Day 1
Half-day excursion combining a morning visit to Hóc Môn Agricultural Wholesale Market and a guided tour of the Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels. Includes hotel pick-up (within pickup zone) and return.
Meet at hotel or HANA TOURIST and depart for Hóc Môn Market
Your guide and air-conditioned vehicle will collect participants from their hotel lobby (or the listed HANA TOURIST start point) within the pick-up window. Transfer to Hóc Môn Agricultural Wholesale Market for a short market visit and fruit sampling.
Tips from local experts:
- Morning pick-ups: guide/van arrive at hotel lobby between 07:30–08:00 for morning departures (pick-up order is planned for an efficient route).
- Bring small change (cash) for market purchases — the wholesale market is busy and negotiable; keep valuables secure.
- Wear lightweight layers and comfortable shoes — the market is busy and may be humid, with narrow walkways.
Transfer to Ben Duoc Tunnels (Cu Chi) — guided visit
Travel onward to the Ben Duoc tunnel site. At Ben Duoc you'll have a guided walk through preserved tunnels and displays showing trapdoors, booby traps, command bunkers and underground kitchens. There will be time to crawl short sections of tunnel designed for visitors, and to taste wartime staples (tapioca/cassava and tea).</br></br>The shooting range is offered at the site as an optional extra activity (not included). Please inform the guide if you plan to use the range.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear closed-toe shoes and long shorts/pants for the tunnel visit; some sections require stooping and short crawls.
- If you plan to try the shooting range, bring a photo ID — operators commonly require identification before participation.
- Keep water and personal items in a small daypack; there are short walks and uneven ground at the site.
Return transfer and drop-off
After the site visit and any optional activities, return to Ho Chi Minh City with drop-offs at hotels or the original meeting point. The guide will aim to return passengers to central hotels; final drop-off order follows an efficient route.
Tips from local experts:
- Return timing: expect to be back in central Ho Chi Minh City mid-afternoon; allow extra time if your hotel is outside the standard pickup zone.
- If your hotel wasn’t listed for pick-up, the local operator will confirm an alternate nearby meeting point in advance.
- Gratuities for your local guide are optional; if you’d like to thank your guide, have small bills on hand.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | 2 |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Transfer, Attraction |
