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Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Small Group Tour – Shore Excursion
All HCMC Ports
Port Pick-up & Drop-off
15 Passengers Maximum
On this small-group shore excursion, you will visit the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, including the War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, etc. With knowledgeable guides sharing stories of the country’s wartime struggles and current city life, you will gain fascinating insights into the local history and culture.
Highlights
Pick-up & Drop-off From Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, and Phu My Port
Uncover the Secrets of the Underground Passageways
Stop by a Local Rubber Plantation
Marvel at the City's Time-Honoured Buildings
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Tour Details
Nha Rong Port
$99 USD per person
Hiep Phuoc Port
$112 USD per person
Phu Huu Port
$112 USD per person
Phu My Port
$135 USD per person
Season
Year-round!
Duration
All shore excursions are approximately 8 hours. At the end of the group tour, we always make sure that you return on time to board the cruise ship.
Meeting point
Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, or Phu My port
Port Permit Service
- Port Permit Service: This service allows our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop-off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during the hot or rainy days, as well as a reliable transport service.
Max Group Size
We limit the number of guests to 15 to ensure the best experience at every destination.
Included
- All Entrance Fees
- Port Permit
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Bottles of Water
- English-Speaking Guide
- Lunch (please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Booking Fees
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Insect Repellent
- Light Jacket
- Flashlight or Torch
What to wear
Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered.
Itinerary
Venture Into the Cu Chi Tunnels
Step into Ho Chi Minh City with ease. Our friendly English-speaking guide will meet you and take you on a comfortable, air-conditioned ride. The first stop of the tour will be the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels – an underground complex that served as a crucial military base during the Vietnam War.
The current network stretches around 200 km, reflecting the heroic efforts put into building this site. Entering the various cellars used for living, treating, storing food and weapon will give you the feeling of being a real soldier.
Discover the World of Rubber Plantations
Before heading back to the city centre, we’ll visit a rubber plantation to learn about Vietnam’s rubber history. Rubber plantations began to flourish in Vietnam around 1897, developed by French colonists, and now has evolved into one of the country’s main industrial crops. This short stop will allow you to witness the extraction of latex from a rubber tree firsthand.
Following our visit to the rubber plantation, treat your taste buds to some of Vietnam’s best culinary delights. Your lunch will include the typical Pho or Banh Mi.
Step Back Into the Past With a Visit to a War Museum
Prepare to be moved by the War Remnants Museum‘s exploration of Vietnam’s war-torn past. The museum’s disturbing images, including the devastating effects of napalm, offer a sobering reminder of the war’s impact.
Don’t miss the Requiem photo gallery, a moving tribute to reconciliation, housed within the museum. With images taken by photojournalists who perished while documenting the war from both sides, this is definitely one of the most powerful anti war exhibits you’ll ever witness.
Go Round the City’s Magnificent Buildings
Finally, an important part of the tour – the city’s main tourist attractions. For a long period under the French colonisation, Vietnam’s architecture bears the distinct imprint of French influence. You will see this through the lens of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Opera House, and many more.
After the last stop, our guide will take you back to the port in plenty of time for your departure. Don’t forget to say goodbye to your guide and ask for any final recommendations.
See What Our Guests are Saying
I now refer my friends, family and colleagues, as well as book all of my tours, accommodation and flights with Maika because I feel very lucky to have finally found an organisation in Asia that gives me the confidence to do so.
The tour was very well organized, and the guide spoke very good English. We got to see and experience so many things: Besides visiting a pagoda and Buddha statue, we also went on a boat ride (with a stop to enjoy a coconut drink) and visited local businesses producing rice paper, conical hats and mats. We had fresh fruit and tea for a snack and Pho soup for lunch which was delicious! We had such a good day and would highly recommend this tour!
We went on this tour, two families of four, with children aged 9-12 years old. We were really happy with it and highly recommend. Lin was our guide and she was fantastic, would really do a trip with her again. It was nice to do this privately and easy to adjust with Lin if needed. Maika helped us book the accommodation in Can Tho which we really appreciated. Would highly recommend and for sure do again.
You did a great job looking after all of our family of 7. The kids enjoyed all the tours and especially the Mekong cruise …as did we……because the kids were so happy we got to enjoy some time to ourselves too. I would recommend Maika Tours if your thinking of visiting Vietnam!
