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Tickets cost 125,000 VND for daily access between 07:00 and 17:00. The ticket counters close exactly at 16:00, one hour before the gates shut.
The Cu Chi Tunnels operate daily from 07:00 to 17:00, with ticket counters shutting down at 16:00. Arrive between 07:00 and 08:00 to bypass the large tour groups that flood the site by 10:00. Plan for two to three hours on-site to navigate the preserved 121-kilometer network.
| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 07:00–17:00 | Ticket counters close at 16:00 |
The site remains open 365 days a year, including major holidays like Tet (Lunar New Year). Expect extreme crowding and long wait times at the tunnel entrances during these national holiday periods. While the facility never officially closes for weather, heavy monsoon rains in September and October can flood the 12-meter-deep lowest levels.
Entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels costs 125,000 VND and includes a mandatory official site guide. Children under seven enter free. Bring small denominations of Vietnamese Dong, as the ticket counters and the on-site shooting range rarely accept credit cards.
No regular free entry days or discount passes exist for this war memorial.
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View All ToursArrive between 07:00 and 08:00 from December to March.
The dry season keeps the clay paths firm, while an early start beats the intense midday humidity and the massive tour groups that converge on the site around 10:00. Visiting during the May to October rainy season means navigating slick mud and potential flash floods in the lower levels.
Plan for 2 to 3 hours on-site at the Cu Chi Tunnels, plus up to 5 hours for round-trip travel from Ho Chi Minh City.
An official park guide dictates the pace of your mandatory tour past the bamboo tiger traps and Hoang Cam smokeless stoves. Opting to crawl the 100-meter tunnel sections or fire an AK-47 at the National Defense Sport Shooting Range pushes visits toward the three-hour mark.
Arrive between 07:00 and 08:00 to avoid the massive tour groups that flood the site by 10:00. Ticket counters open daily at 07:00 and shut down exactly at 16:00. Exploring early keeps you out of the worst midday heat.
Ticket counters and the shooting range rarely accept credit cards. Bring small denomination Vietnamese Dong to cover the 125,000 VND entrance fee. Firing an AK-47 or M16 costs an additional 60,000 VND per bullet, with a mandatory 10-bullet minimum.
Red laterite clay soil coats the tunnel walls and permanently stains light-colored fabrics. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Apply heavy-duty insect repellent before entering the forested areas to fend off aggressive mosquitoes.
Ben Dinh sits 50 km from the city center and draws the majority of tourists with its widened, concrete-reinforced tunnels. Travel 20 km further to Ben Duoc for a site five times larger and significantly less crowded. Deeper sections here lack lighting, requiring a small flashlight or your phone.
Heavy monsoon rains turn the unpaved dirt paths into slippery mud from May to October. Flash flooding occasionally fills the lower tunnel levels during September and October. Visit between December and March for dry ground and safer crawling conditions.
Tickets cost 125,000 VND per person. Children under 7 years old enter free. The price includes a mandatory official site guide to navigate the complex.
The site opens daily from 07:00 to 17:00. Ticket counters close at 16:00. Arrive between 07:00 and 08:00 to avoid large tour groups that typically show up around 10:00.
Bullets cost 60,000 VND each for war-era weapons like the AK-47 and M16. You must buy a minimum of 10 bullets per weapon, bringing the base cost to 600,000 VND. Only visitors over 18 can fire weapons.
Advance permits are not required for individual travelers. You can arrive independently via public bus or Grab, but you must follow the park's local guide once inside. This guide is included in your standard entrance fee.
Ben Dinh sits 50 kilometers from the city center and features widened, concrete-reinforced tunnels tailored for tourists. Ben Duoc is 20 kilometers further but offers a site five times larger with an authentic dirt-path experience. Visit Ben Duoc to see the Memorial Temple holding 44,000 names of fallen soldiers.
Ticket counters and the shooting range often reject credit cards. Carry small denominations of Vietnamese Dong. You will need cash for the 125,000 VND entrance fee and any extra activities.
The site operates 365 days a year, including the Lunar New Year. Heavy monsoon rains between May and October turn the terrain muddy and can cause flash flooding in lower tunnel levels. Visit between December and March for dry paths and cooler temperatures.
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