We are just on the way back from Cu Chi Tunnels to Saigon.
It is very simple to describe – go there, it‘s a must see.
Candy – our tour guide from Maika Tours knows so much, she can tell you the whole story. And she knows to avoid the big groups of tourists coming here. So follow her advice for time table and routing.
Bring proper shoes and wear clothes that survive a tunnel crawl.
Private Cu Chi, Ben Dinh Tunnels, & War Remnants Museum Tour - Shore Excursion
All HCMC Ports
Port Pick-up & Drop-off
Private Groups
Get up close and personal with the unique culture and history of Vietnam with this insightful tour. Learn how the Viet Cong fighters navigated a network of war tunnels (even squeeze in yourself!) and get a different perspective on the Vietnam War in the War Remnants Museum. This trip is essential for anyone looking for true insight into Vietnamese culture!
Highlights
Pick-Up & Drop-Off From Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, or Phu My port
Explore the War Remnants Museum
Visit the Fascinating Underground Bunkers (and Crawl in!)
Rubber Tapping Facility
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Tour Details
Nha Rong Port
From $75 per person
- 1 person $155
- 2 people $115 per person
- 3 people $105 per person
- 4 people $95 per person
- 5-8 people $85 per person
- 9+ people $75 per person
Hiep Phuoc Port
Price from $95
- 1 person $175
- 2 people $135 per person
- 3 people $125 per person
- 4 people $115 per person
- 5-8 people $105 per person
- 9+ people $95 per person
Phu Huu Port
Price from $95
- 1 person $175
- 2 people $135 per person
- 3 people $125 per person
- 4 people $115 per person
- 5-8 people $105 per person
- 9+ people $95 per person
Phu My Port
Price from $170
- 1 person $250
- 2 people $210 per person
- 3 people $200 per person
- 4 people $190 per person
- 5-8 people $180 per person
- 9+ people $170 per person
Season
Year-round!
Duration
All private tours are approximately 8 hours or longer depending on your time constraints. At the end of the private 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
- Opt to purchase port permit service: For a fee of 25 USD/person, 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.
- Opt not to purchase port service fee: Please walk out of the port for 15 minutes – 20 minutes where our guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile. This does not include a fee.
Max Group Size
We can accommodate a big group of up to 35 people. However, we recommend a max of 15/group to get the best experience.
Included
- All Entrance Fees
- All Taxes
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Unlimited 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 at all times. White or bright clothes are not recommended as we are crawling in the narrow tunnels and you may get dirty.
Itinerary
Crawl in the Cu Chi Tunnels!
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Our team will be waiting with name signs, big smiles, and a Maika Tour t-shirt at your port to take you to your cool, air-conditioned transport. For many cruises, HCMC is the first dock in Vietnam, so we are well equipped to collect you and take you to the incredible network of war bunkers known as the Cu Chi Tunnels. These networks are a reminder of the ingenious designs needed to survive in these tight-squeezing tunnels during war-torn times. Opt to crawl through the 100m tunnels to get a feel for what the soldiers had to endure, or simply walk around the scenic site, taking in the historical and cultural importance of this war remnant. Discover the kitchens hidden around the tunnels and sample the food the Viet Cong ate during the war. Nowadays the tunnels have been widened slightly for tourists, so it won’t be such a tight squeeze! This experience offers an inspiring insight into human perseverance and the challenges of war.
Visit a Rubber Tapping Facility
Next, we make our way to a rubber tapping facility where we will learn how latex is extracted from a rubber tree. Vietnam is the world’s third-biggest natural rubber producer, and this stop offers a fantastic insight into the process! We will make a short stop to sample a traditional lunch of Pho or Banh Mi.
Learn About Vietnam’s Turbulent Past
The War Remnants Museum is a shocking exhibit of the horrors of war. Offering an alternative perspective, the war museum shows the devastating effects of war on the civilian population. The museum is a favourite with tourists as it offers never-before-seen material and an entirely alternate perspective. The Requiem Gallery is the gem of this museum, where you can see historic photos taken by famed international war photographers such as Tim Page or Larry Burrows. Although sometimes upsetting, the display is essential for understanding the horrors of the Vietnam War, but also the endurance and perseverance of a nation. Unfortunately, this is our last stop on the tour but rest assured that your English-speaking guide will take you back to port, right up to your cruise ship if you so wish! We are expert time-keepers so rest in the knowledge you will return in plenty of time for your departure.
See What Our Guests are Saying
I did a half day tour to the cu chi tunnels with Nam. He was an amazing tour guide that gave me a lot of context the other tour guides didn’t and made sure that I got to see some places normally not covered by larger groups. He was excellent and really enjoyed the tour!
We visited Vietnam for 14 days. We had a rough idea of what we wanted to do and determined to see a lot of the country. Maika Tours was a great tour company and highly recommend. We took majority of our excursions with them. Below are the list of the private tours we took: Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, Hoi An, Hue
Simply an amazing experience! All the tour guides were very professional and provided a detailed history of all the places we visited. Booking with them was very easy and smooth. Overall, we highly recommend them due to the high quality of customer service and tour experience they provide their clients.
A friend of mine introduced me to Giang Vu. He helped me a lot and got me a private tour of Hue and I also did the Mekong vallwy, Ho Chi Min City and Cu Chi tunnels with him. It was an amazing trip and the took very good care of us and the guides were very knowledgeable.
I did so many fun things. Went around Hue on a bike, went on a motorickshaw in the Mekong Delta, drank snake wine, held a python, held a bees nest, listened to traditional music and ate some traditional food!
Amazing experience, reliable people and I would recommend them anytime!!
We want to thank Giang and Mr Sim for giving this tour of Cu Chi Tunnel, I have actually been here before on another Tour. But going with Mr Sim gave so much additional information and insight that I really enjoyed this more than when I went previously. Mr Sim is genuinely interested in the history and gave so much respect to former veterans.
Took my 90-year old father back to Vietnam for the first time since he was there in 1967. We did a half day Cu Chi private tunnels tour. Mr Hung was our guide and did a fantastic job adapting the tour for my dad. His knowledge of the tunnels was in depth. He also was entertaining as he plays the harmonica quite well. I would highly recommend this tour.
We did the private Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour with 8 friends. We got picked up with a nice private van and had the whole day a fun, tasty and intriguing day. Mr. Sim was great and explained a lot. The cu chi tunnels as well as the Mekong delta were great. Would certainly recommend!!
I set up a private day tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, including an airport pickup, with Mr. Giang. He was great at keeping me in the loop and the price was competitive. The guide was there when I arrived at the airport and spoke great English. He gave me a brief overview of HCMC and the role that the Cu Chi Tunnels played in the war while we were driving to the tunnels, which was very helpful in providing some localized context. The tour of the tunnels was very comprehensive and informative, so I left with a much greater understanding of this area during wartime.
