Cu Chi Tunnels by private car (half day)
Private day trip Cu Chi Tunnels by private car (half day): $85 sedan, $100 7-seater, $145 16-seat van, $160 Premium — per car, the driver waits all day. 140 km, about 6 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
The Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc) are about 60–70 km north-west of District 1: 1.5–2 hours each way. About 6 hours in total with 2 hours at the tunnels; the driver waits and brings you back.
- Distance140 km
- Drive time6 h
- Pricefrom $85
Cu Chi Tunnels by private car (half day): price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Hyundai Accent or similar | $85 ≈ 2,236,000 ₫ | ≈ 43 | ≈ 28 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $100 ≈ 2,630,000 ₫ | ≈ 50 | ≈ 33 | ≈ 25 | — |
| 16-seat van up to 12 Ford Transit / Hyundai Solati, 16 seats | $145 ≈ 3,814,000 ₫ | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 | ≈ 36 | ≈ 24 |
| Premium (Kia Carnival) up to 6 Kia Carnival or similar premium MPV, up to 6 | $160 ≈ 4,208,000 ₫ | ≈ 80 | ≈ 53 | ≈ 40 | ≈ 27 |
no night or weekend surcharge · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
Out of the city on national road 22, then local roads to Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc.
Worth stopping
- Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc tunnel site (tickets on site)
Good to know
- Go early (pickup 7:30–8:00) to avoid the heat and the tour-bus crowds.
- The driver is not a guide; the tunnel sites have their own guides included in the ticket.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, tolls (expressway and Hai Van tunnel where used), parking
- Driver speaks basic English; Russian-speaking driver on request where available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideVN: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak basic English as standard (enough for pickup, stops and directions); a Russian-speaking driver on request where available (Nha Trang and Phu Quoc more often), confirmed at booking
Cu Chi Tunnels by private car (half day): questions
How much is a private car to the Cu Chi Tunnels?
$85 for a sedan, $100 for a 7-seater, $145 for a 16-seat van — about 6 hours, both ways.
Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc?
Ben Dinh is closer and busier; Ben Duoc is farther and quieter. Tell us which, the price is the same.