Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels: Phu My Port is about 115 km from Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City and the driving time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are taxis outside the port but you may encounter taxi scams. The cruises and local tour agencies provide tours to the tunnels but prices are high and sometimes overpriced.
Scooter Saigon Tour offers the cheapest and high-quality private Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels. You will walk a few hundred meters to reach the gate of Phu My Port so our driver wait for you with a board & your name written on it. The driver will welcome you with a smile and drive you to Cu Chi Tunnels safely, flexibly, and fast. Our staff is available to assist you on the whole trip.
Arriving in at the underground city in Cu Chi, you will purchase entrance tickets, then spend your time experiencing this famous tourist attraction, exploring must-see places, learning more about the recent wars and Vietnam’s history. Lastly, you will meet our driver after finishing visiting the complex network of Cu Chi Tunnels and the driver will drive you back to Phu My Port on time.
Prices of Transfer from Phu My to Ho Chi Minh
- 4-seat car (max 2 guests, 2 medium-sized luggage or max 3 guests without luggage): USD 155 (two-way).
- 7-seat car (max 3 guests, 2 medium-sized luggage or max 6 guests without luggage): USD 165 (two-way).
- 16-seat car (max 8 guests, 8 medium-sized luggage or max 14 guests without luggage): USD 230 (two-way).
4-seat car
x 3 x 2
7-seat car
x 5 x 0
16-seat car
x 12 x 2
29-seat car
x 25 x 3
*Noted: The driver and the car will be with you all the time on your trip to Cu Chi Tunnels!
Highlights of Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Safe and Convenience
- High-quality car
- Polite, friendly, and helpful driver
- Ease of pick up and drop off
- Returning back to the cruise ship on time
- 24/7 support in English
Following your requested time, our driver will pick you up at outside the port gate of Phu My Port or at the cruise ship (with an extra fee). Our driver will be at the port gate in advance with a welcome signboard under your name.
Inclusion of Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Private air-conditioned vehicles
- Fuel & toll fees
- Full-day car/van rental with driver
- Attractions in the center city as the car/van will be with you all the time in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Driver’s wait and parking fees at the outside port gate
Exclusion of Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels
- Gratuities/Tips (Optional)
- English speaking guide
- Travel Insurance
- Any other incidental expenses not mentioned above
- Port service fee
- Entrance fees and parking fees
Port Permit Service:
- Opt to purchase port permit service: For a fee of 25 – 30USD/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 a reliable transport service.
- Opt not to purchase port service fee: Please walk out of the port for 15 minutes – 20 minutes or take a shuttle bus inside port gate (3-5$/person) where our guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile. This does not include a fee.
Please Call/SMS/Viber/Whatsapp us at +84 938 3143 86 to book the Private transfer from Phu My port to Cu Chi Tunnels and get our quick response as well as confirmation if you get bored of filling the booking form and waiting for our response.
Top things to do at Cu Chi Tunnels for cruise passengers from Phu My Port
For your information, there are two locations of Cu Chi Tunnels which are opened to the public. They are Ben Dinh site and Ben Duoc site, the first is more popular thanks to its close location and some areas and tunnels modified to be suitable for foreigners. Cruise tourists are recommended to visit Ben Dinh to avoid being late returning to the cruise ship. Here are the top things to do at Cu Chi Tunnels:
- Watch a valuable documentary film to have knowledge about Vietnam’s wars and Cu Chi Tunnels.
- See the 3D model of Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the complex structure of the massive underground network.
- See various traps used to injure and kill hundreds of enemies.
- Visit tens of functional areas, be surprised about sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, sewing rooms, weapon factories, sandal making areas,…
- Learn how the smokeless stoves diffuse and dissipate smoke from cooking and protect Vietcong from the enemies.
- Try climbing down the secret entrance to the tunnels and find out that they are very small.
- See with your own eyes and touch with your own hands the fake termite mounds which are a part of the amazing ventilation system of Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Try crawling through some sections of the tunnels and feel like Vietcong soldiers and villagers in the tunnels in the past.
- Try firing a gun for fun.
Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels
What is the best time for cruise tourists to visit Cu Chi Tunnels?
From December and March, the northern half of Vietnam experiences a cool season, and the country’s southern half sees average temperatures 30s Celsius. These are perhaps the best months to travel Ho Chi Minh City because there’s no rain and beautiful clear and blue skies.
In December, the temperature may be under 30 degrees Celsius, it is cooler and travelers feel better. April is the hottest month, the humidity is higher and temperatures are higher (upper 30s degrees Celsius).
The rainy season in Saigon is from April to November, the best time to visit the city is always outside the rainy season. From May to September, Ho Chi Minh City sees rain. It rains heavily and there may be strong storms in August, September, and October. Your plans might be changed due to bad weather.
In the rainy season, Cu Chi Tunnels are wet, slippery, muddy, and even dirty. Tourists find it difficult to explore functional areas, climb down holes and crawl through some tunnel sections. It is not easy and comfortable to wear a raincoat or use an umbrella when traveling. If you must visit Cu Chi in the rainy season, you should explore the tunnels in the morning because it usually rains in the afternoon and the evening.
What to pack for Cu Chi Tunnels?
Passport, ID, travel documents, travel insurance document, smartphone, video camera (if needed), raincoat (in the rainy season), sunscreen, bug repellent, medication, cash (Vietnamese Dong and foreign currency), credit card, anti-theft bags, snacks, travel cane (if needed),…
Which car for your trip to Cu Chi Tunnels?
