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Private Cu Chi Tunnels and HCMC Highlights - Shore Excursion
All HCMC Ports
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Private Groups
Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh and the Cu Chi Tunnels on this insightful tour! Learn about the techniques, impact, and perseverance of this horrific time, all the while gaining a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped this beautiful country. Witness colonial architecture – a truly immersive trip!
Highlights
Pick-Up and Drop-Off From Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, or Phu My Port
Visit the Fascinating Underground Bunkers
Rubber Tapping Facility
Experience All Ho Chi Minh’s Highlights
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Tour Details
Nha Rong Port
From $130 per person
- 1 person $260
- 2 people $170 per person
- 3 people $160 per person
- 4 people $150 per person
- 5-8 people $140 per person
- 9+ people $130 per person
Hiep Phuoc Port
Price from $150
- 1 person $280
- 2 people $190 per person
- 3 people $180 per person
- 4 people $170 per person
- 5-8 people $160 per person
- 9+ people $150 per person
Phu Huu Port
Price from $150
- 1 person $280
- 2 people $190 per person
- 3 people $180 per person
- 4 people $170 per person
- 5-8 people $160 per person
- 9+ people $150 per person
Phu My Port
Price from $170
- 1 person $430
- 2 people $270 per person
- 3 people $230 per person
- 4 people $210 per person
- 5-8 people $190 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.
Itinerary
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels!
Your private, English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at your port to greet you with a welcome sign and a big smile. Get comfortable in your air-conditioned transport as we make our way to our first stop – the impressive labyrinth of war tunnels, also known as the Cu Chi Tunnels. Experience how Viet Cong fighters used ingenious techniques to remain safe during the war, and even opt to walk through the tunnels yourself to witness the impressive network, including the secret underground kitchen. The tunnels are a fascinating insight into the creative spirit and endurance of the Viet Cong during the war.
Visit A Rubber Tapping Facility
Prior to returning to the busy streets of Saigon, we will make a stop at a rubber plantation to learn about the history of rubber tree cultivation in Vietnam. Your tour guide will provide insights into the local people’s daily work on the plantation, including their rubber tapping, collection, and production techniques. Vietnam is the third-biggest producer of natural rubber in the world, and this stop allows you the emblematic experience of witnessing the removal of latex from inside a rubber tree. Then, we will drive to HCMC for a tasty, simple lunch (included) such as famous Pho or Banh Mi to fuel up before seeing the city highlights.
Next Stop, War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum is a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and the impact it can have on an entire nation. Get access to unique footage of the war from a different perspective and discover the turbulence and destruction the Vietnamese suffered and subsequently overcame. Although some scenes are upsetting, this museum offers a fantastic insight into the perseverance and determination of the Vietnamese. You will be guaranteed to leave with a newfound appreciation of this stunning and storied country.
Explore The Best Of The City
The French colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh is a powerful reminder of the turbulent history of this beautiful country. Follow your English-speaking guide as we explore stunning landmarks such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Opera House, City Hall, and the former CIA Headquarters building. Unfortunately, we have reached the end of your trip! We are expert time-keepers and your guide will return you to port in plenty of time for your departure.
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!
