Hours and prices below were checked in October 2026 against the notices on the official Cu Chi Tunnels website. Prices can change, so confirm at the ticket counter before you pay.
Quick answer
- Opening hours: every day, 7:00 to 17:00.
- Foreign visitors: 135,000 VND per person. That is 35,000 VND for entrance plus a 100,000 VND guide service ticket, roughly 5 to 6 USD depending on the exchange rate.
- Vietnamese adults: 35,000 VND.
- Not included: the shooting range, the Liberation Zone reenactment area and other activities are paid separately.
Ticket prices in 2026
| Visitor | Entrance | Guide service ticket | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitor | 35,000 VND | 100,000 VND | 135,000 VND |
| Vietnamese adult | 35,000 VND | Not listed | 35,000 VND |
The guide service ticket for foreign visitors rose from 90,000 VND to 100,000 VND on 1 February 2026. Before that date, foreign visitors paid 125,000 VND in total. If you see 125,000 VND on a travel page, that is the old price.
Some older pages also list 110,000 VND for Ben Dinh and 90,000 VND for Ben Duoc. Those figures do not match the current official notice, so do not budget with them.
Children, seniors and other groups
The official notice for foreign visitors does not list child or senior prices. For Vietnamese visitors, travel sites report half price for children aged 7 to 16 and for students, and free entry for children under 7, seniors, people with disabilities and some other groups. How these rules apply to foreign families is not published, and reports of height-based rules differ.
If you travel with children or older relatives, ask at the ticket counter before you buy. If you book a tour, ask the operator to confirm the child price in writing.
Opening hours
The site is open daily from 7:00 to 17:00. Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc are managed together and listed with the same hours.
The last entry time is not published. Plan at least two hours for a visit, and arrive by mid-afternoon at the latest. Mornings are cooler, which matters if you plan to crawl through the tunnels. Our guide to Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning or afternoon covers the trade-offs.
Public holidays and Tet. The official site lists opening hours as every day, and we could not find a published list of closing days. It has posted ticket discounts for specific dates before, such as 20 and 23 November 2025. Before a public holiday or Tet, check the official site or ask your tour operator.
Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc compared
Both areas fall under the same historic site, with the same opening hours. The official notice does not set separate entrance prices for each area, so expect the same ticket to apply and confirm at the gate. For help choosing between them, read Ben Dinh vs Ben Duoc.
| Ben Dinh | Ben Duoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening hours | 7:00 to 17:00 | 7:00 to 17:00 |
| Entrance ticket, foreign visitors | 135,000 VND | 135,000 VND |
| Tunnels | Yes | Yes |
| Shooting range | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes |
| Memorial temple | No | Yes |
| Electric cart service | Not listed | Yes |
| Liberation Zone reenactment area | Not listed | Yes |
Costs on top of the ticket
- Shooting range. You pay at the range, not with the entrance ticket. Prices depend on the type of gun, so ask at the counter before you start. See our guide to the Cu Chi shooting range.
- Liberation Zone reenactment area. This has its own ticket. Reported prices differ between sources, so check the current price at the counter.
- Electric cart at Ben Duoc. The official site lists several cart routes between the gates, the temple, the tunnels and the reenactment area. It does not publish a price.
- Food, drinks, souvenirs and tips. Both areas have restaurants and souvenir stalls.
- Night programme. The site runs an evening visit called Trăng Chiến Khu with a monthly schedule on the official site. It is separate from the daytime visit.
Where to buy tickets, and whether your tour includes them
Tickets are sold at the counters near the entrance gates. If you join a guided tour, the entrance fee is usually part of the tour price. Most regular tours include it, but cheaper tours sometimes leave it out. Read the “Included” list on the tour page before you book.
To compare what different tours cost and include, see the Cu Chi tunnels tour price breakdown and our Cu Chi Tunnels tour by car.
Frequently asked questions about Cu Chi Tunnels
How much is the Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fee for foreigners in 2026?
Foreign visitors pay 135,000 VND per person: 35,000 VND for entrance and 100,000 VND for the guide service ticket.
What time do the Cu Chi Tunnels open and close?
They open at 7:00 and close at 17:00, every day. The last entry time is not published.
What is the guide service ticket?
It is a charge the official notice lists for foreign visitors next to the entrance fee. It was 90,000 VND until 31 January 2026 and has been 100,000 VND since 1 February 2026. The notice does not say whether you can decline it, so ask at the counter.
Are the Cu Chi Tunnels open on public holidays and Tet?
The official site lists daily opening hours and we found no published closing days. Dates around Tet and national holidays are busy, so check the official site or ask your operator before you go.
Do children pay for entry?
For Vietnamese visitors, reported rules give half price for ages 7 to 16 and free entry for under 7. The official notice for foreign visitors lists no child price, so ask at the counter.
Is the shooting range included in the ticket?
No. Shooting is paid separately at the range, and the price depends on the gun.
Is the entrance fee included in a Cu Chi tour?
Usually yes, but not on every tour. Check the “Included” list on the tour page before you book.
