How much does a Cu Chi Tunnels tour cost from Saigon?
Group tours from District 1 run 400,000–700,000 VND per person including transport, English guide, and entry fee. Entry alone (no tour) is 110,000 VND at Ben Duoc or 140,000 VND at Ben Dinh. Private tours run 1,200,000–2,000,000 VND per person. Budget travelers going independently pay about 200,000–250,000 VND total (bus + entry) but spend 4–5 hours on transport.
The Cu Chi Tunnels operate on a clear pricing structure. What varies is how much transport and guiding you’re willing to organize yourself versus paying for convenience.
Tour prices from District 1 (2026)
| Tour type | Price per person | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget group tour (half day) | 400,000–550,000 VND | Transport, English guide, entry |
| Standard group tour (half day) | 550,000–700,000 VND | Above + better guide, smaller group |
| Private tour (half day) | 1,200,000–1,800,000 VND | Private vehicle, dedicated guide |
| Private tour (full day) | 1,500,000–2,200,000 VND | Above + more sites, lunch sometimes |
Group tours typically depart 7:30–8:30am from hotels in District 1, arrive Cu Chi around 9:30am, spend 2–2.5 hours at the site, and return to Saigon by 1–2pm.
Site entry fees (going independently)
- Ben Dinh (closer, more popular): 140,000 VND adults, 70,000 VND children
- Ben Duoc (further, more authentic): 110,000 VND adults, 60,000 VND children
Site guides (hired at the entrance): 150,000–200,000 VND for a 90-minute group walk. Worth paying even if you go independently.
The shooting range (optional, extra cost)
The shooting range at Ben Dinh site charges per round:
- AK-47: 50,000 VND per round
- M-16: 50,000 VND per round
- Packages: 10 rounds for 500,000 VND (most vendors)
Not included in any standard tour price. Completely optional.
Hidden costs to know
Some budget tour operators advertise low headline prices (300,000–350,000 VND) but stop at souvenir shops and rubber plantations that slow the day down and where guides expect commissions. Check recent reviews for mention of “shopping stops” — the better operators don’t include them.
For the full picture on whether Cu Chi is worth the trip, see are the Cu Chi Tunnels worth visiting from Saigon? For booking platforms and operator selection, see how to book a reliable Cu Chi Tunnels tour For combining with the Mekong Delta in one day, see can I visit both Cu Chi and Mekong Delta in one day?