Cu Chi Tunnels Private Shore Excursion from Ho Chi Minh City

Walk the tunnel network that sheltered an army, with your own guide and transport arranged.

A private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City designed for cruise passengers, with pickup at the port and guaranteed return before departure. You explore the underground tunnel system used during the Vietnam War with an English-speaking guide, walk through the jungle surroundings, see wartime traps, and optionally crawl through a short tunnel section. The tour includes entrance fees, air-conditioned transport (standard car or premium limousine), bottled water, and a comfortable pace built around your ship's schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels from port

• Meet guide at port gate
• Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels
• Explore Cu Chi Tunnels with guide
• Visit Ben Dinh tunnel section
• Return to cruise port

The experience

Six hours covers the round-trip transfer from Phu My Port, Hiep Phuoc Port, or Saigon Port to the tunnels and back. Your guide meets you at the port gate with your name on a sign, then drives you in a private vehicle. You choose between a standard car or a premium limousine. The route itself is part of the day: you see how Ho Chi Minh City gives way to the countryside where the tunnels run underground.

At Cu Chi, you walk through the Ben Dinh section, the most accessible area for visitors. Your guide explains the hidden entrances, living quarters, storage rooms, and command centers that made up the tunnel network during the war. You see reconstructed bunkers and the traps that defended them, and you can choose to crawl through a short section yourself: low enough that you feel the weight of the earth above, but short enough that hesitation is optional. The jungle surroundings stay visible the whole time, so the tunnels never feel like a museum piece.

The timing is locked to your ship. You don't wait for a group to fill, don't follow a schedule that runs late, and don't guess whether you'll make it back. The guide speaks English, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water travels with you. The operator guarantees your return to the port on time, which means the day stays yours to plan around the excursion instead of the excursion squeezing into whatever time remains.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Cu Chi Tunnels.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with your choice of standard car or premium limousine.
• pickup and drop-off at Phu My Port, Hiep Phuoc Port, or Saigon Port.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water during transport.

Options for this experience

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Up to 11 per booking · Guide in English8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in EnglishAvailable from 5 Feb 2027

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Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in EnglishAvailable from 5 Feb 2027

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Indochina Heritage Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're docked at Ho Chi Minh City and want to see the tunnels without coordinating transport or waiting for a group to assemble. The private vehicle and guaranteed return time mean you control the pace and never risk missing your ship's departure.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 2): free.

Can I choose between a regular car and a limousine for this tour?

Yes. The private transfer offers a choice of vehicle: a standard private car or a premium limousine. You select which one suits your preference at checkout.

What exactly happens inside the Cu Chi Tunnels during the tour?

You explore the Ben Dinh section with your guide, who explains the tunnel system used during the Vietnam War. You walk through the jungle surroundings, see hidden entrances and reconstructed bunkers, view wartime traps, and have the option to crawl through a short tunnel section yourself.

How does the timing work if my ship leaves at a specific hour?

The tour is designed around your cruise schedule with flexible timing. The operator guarantees your on-time return to the cruise port, so you don't have to worry about missing your departure.

What's included in the price of this tour?

Entrance fees to Cu Chi Tunnels; air-conditioned vehicle transport; pickup and drop-off at your cruise port; an English-speaking guide; and bottled water during the drive.

Do I need to be in good physical shape to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Walking through the tunnels and jungle is at a comfortable pace, and crawling through the short tunnel section is optional. You can skip it if you prefer.