The Ultimate Cross-Country Combo: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon Highlights
Experience the ultimate double-feature private excursion from Phu My Port. Descend into the historic Cu Chi Tunnels before exploring Saigon’s iconic French colonial landmarks, museums, and vibrant culinary culture.
What You Will Experience
Designed for guests who want a seamless cross-country journey combining underground history and metropolitan landmarks.
Direct Pier-Side Gangway Welcome
Bypass exhausting industrial walks and chaotic security gates at Phu My Port with your private guide waiting directly at your ship's gangway.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Secret Bunkers
Explore underground tunnels, secret trapdoors, and wartime relics with a personal guerrilla escort before heading into downtown Saigon.
Banh Mi, Takeaway Coffee or Sit-Down Pho
Savor Saigon's iconic Vietnamese Banh Mi with takeaway cà phê sữa đá, or opt for a relaxing sit-down bowl of traditional Phở if time permits.
Museums, Post Office & Ben Thanh Market
Visit the War Remnants Museum or Presidential Palace, capture photos at the Central Post Office and Opera House, and browse Ben Thanh Market.
Inside the Historic Presidential Palace
Step inside the opulent historic halls and wartime command rooms of Saigon's iconic Presidential Palace with expert historical commentary.
Saigon City Hall & French Boulevards
Admire the magnificent French colonial architecture of Saigon City Hall and stroll down legendary downtown boulevards.
Independence Palace Grounds & Relics
Walk the sprawling grounds of Independence Palace, view historical tanks, and immerse yourself in pivotal chapters of Vietnam's history.
Underground Secret Weapon Bunkers
Descend into hidden wartime storehouses and secret weapon caches utilized by urban commandos during historic tactical operations.
Tailored Shore Experience
Meticulously timed and synchronized to match your cruise ship’s exact docking schedule at Phu My Port for absolute peace of mind.
Transfer from Phu My Port Directly to Cu Chi Tunnels
Meet your private guide and professional chauffeur directly pier-side at your ship's gangway, embarking immediately on a comfortable private transfer toward Cu Chi.
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels & Wartime Relics
Discover historical underground tunnel networks, secret trapdoors, bamboo traps, and bomb craters with your expert local guerrilla escort.
Scenic Drive from Cu Chi to Saigon Downtown
Rejoin your private air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth transfer from the rural historical site into the vibrant metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City.
Special Vietnamese Banh Mi Lunch & Takeaway Coffee (or Sit-Down Phở)
Enjoy a delicious, authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi paired with takeaway Vietnamese coffee, or choose a relaxing sit-down bowl of traditional Phở if time permits.
Visit War Remnants Museum or Presidential Palace
Gain profound historical perspective by stepping inside either the poignant War Remnants Museum or the historic Presidential Palace.
Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House & City Hall
Pause for memorable photos amidst Saigon's magnificent French colonial architectural masterpieces, including the Central Post Office, Opera House, and City Hall.
Browse Ben Thanh Market
Stroll through the vibrant aisles of legendary Ben Thanh Market to browse local crafts, souvenirs, and local delicacies.
Private Transfer Back to Phu My Port
Rejoin your chauffeur for a relaxing, smooth expressway transfer back toward Phu My Port.
Arrival Back at the Ship
Arrive securely back at your ship's gangway comfortably ahead of all-aboard time, backed by our 100% Back-to-Ship Guarantee.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Everything required for an effortless, high-end private journey is accounted for upfront.
What’s Included
- Direct pier-side gangway pickup & drop-off at Phu My Port
- Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle & professional chauffeur for transfers
- Private expert historical guide & Cu Chi site escort
- All entrance fees to Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon museums/palaces
- Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi lunch with coffee or sit-down Phở option
- Cold mineral water and refreshing towels throughout
- 100% Back-to-Ship On-Time Guarantee
What’s Excluded
- Personal shopping, souvenirs, and extra snacks
- Live ammunition firing fees at the Cu Chi shooting range (optional)
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance or medical coverage
Praised by Discerning Cross-Country Guests
Read unfiltered reflections from luxury cruise line passengers who combined Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon highlights directly from Phu My Port.
"The ultimate combo! Exploring Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning and seeing Saigon's French colonial architecture in the afternoon gave us the best of both worlds in one seamless day."
"Having a Banh Mi and Vietnamese coffee on the go while transitioning between sights was so authentic and fun. Flawless port-to-ship logistics!"
"Visiting the War Remnants Museum and walking through Ben Thanh market after our Cu Chi tour was wonderfully organized. Our guide was exceptional."
"The private transfer from Phu My Port directly to Cu Chi and down to Saigon was effortless. We felt entirely secure and returned with hours to spare."
"We hate massive bus tours. Having our own private cross-country itinerary gave us total freedom and an unmatched personal connection to Vietnam."
"From the Central Post Office to the historic tunnels, every detail was perfectly managed. Easily the best shore excursion we booked."
"A remarkable blend of history and city highlights! The private vehicle and expert guide made this complex itinerary completely stress-free."
"An unforgettable cross-country day! The Banh Mi lunch was delicious, and the back-to-ship guarantee gave us complete peace of mind."
"A masterclass in private cruising shore excursions. Bypassing the port gates at Phu My to step right into our adventure set a luxurious tone."
"The ultimate combo! Exploring Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning and seeing Saigon's French colonial architecture in the afternoon gave us the best of both worlds in one seamless day."
"Having a Banh Mi and Vietnamese coffee on the go while transitioning between sights was so authentic and fun. Flawless port-to-ship logistics!"
"Visiting the War Remnants Museum and walking through Ben Thanh market after our Cu Chi tour was wonderfully organized. Our guide was exceptional."
"The private transfer from Phu My Port directly to Cu Chi and down to Saigon was effortless. We felt entirely secure and returned with hours to spare."
"We hate massive bus tours. Having our own private cross-country itinerary gave us total freedom and an unmatched personal connection to Vietnam."
"From the Central Post Office to the historic tunnels, every detail was perfectly managed. Easily the best shore excursion we booked."
"A remarkable blend of history and city highlights! The private vehicle and expert guide made this complex itinerary completely stress-free."
"An unforgettable cross-country day! The Banh Mi lunch was delicious, and the back-to-ship guarantee gave us complete peace of mind."
"A masterclass in private cruising shore excursions. Bypassing the port gates at Phu My to step right into our adventure set a luxurious tone."
"Le combo ultime ! Explorer Cu Chi le matin et l'architecture de Saigon l'après-midi a été une journée parfaite."
"Déguster un Banh Mi et un café vietnamien en chemin était authentique et délicieux. Logistique impeccable !"
"Visiter le musée des vestiges de guerre et le marché Ben Thanh a rendu cette excursion mémorable."
"Le transfert privé depuis Phu My était d'un confort exceptionnel. Retour au navire en toute sérénité."
"Avoir notre propre itinéraire cross-country en privé nous a offert une liberté totale."
"De la Poste Centrale aux tunnels historiques, chaque détail était parfaitement orchestré."
"Un mélange remarquable d'histoire et de culture urbaine ! Guide et chauffeur exceptionnels."
"Excursion inoubliable ! Le déjeuner Banh Mi était délicieux."
"Une masterclass en matière d'excursions privées. Sortir directement des portes du port a donné le ton idéal."
"Le combo ultime ! Explorer Cu Chi le matin et l'architecture de Saigon l'après-midi a été une journée parfaite."
"Déguster un Banh Mi et un café vietnamien en chemin était authentique et délicieux. Logistique impeccable !"
"Visiter le musée des vestiges de guerre et le marché Ben Thanh a rendu cette excursion mémorable."
"Le transfert privé depuis Phu My était d'un confort exceptionnel. Retour au navire en toute sérénité."
"Avoir notre propre itinéraire cross-country en privé nous a offert une liberté totale."
"De la Poste Centrale aux tunnels historiques, chaque détail était parfaitement orchestré."
"Un mélange remarquable d'histoire et de culture urbaine ! Guide et chauffeur exceptionnels."
"Excursion inoubliable ! Le déjeuner Banh Mi était délicieux."
"Une masterclass en matière d'excursions privées. Sortir directement des portes du port a donné le ton idéal."
"Die ultimative Kombination! Morgens Cu Chi Tunnels und nachmittags Saigons französische Kolonialarchitektur – ein perfekter Tag."
"Ein Banh Mi und vietnamesischer Kaffee unterwegs waren authentisch und köstlich. Reibungslose Logistik!"
"Das Kriegsmuseum und der Marktbesuch waren hervorragend organisiert. Sehr empfehlenswert."
"Der private Transfer von Phu My war äußerst komfortabel. Pünktliche Rückkehr zum Schiff."
"Keine großen Busgruppen! Die private Tour gab uns absolute Flexibilität."
"Von der Hauptpost bis zu den Tunnels – alles lief perfekt."
"Ein wunderbarer Mix aus Geschichte und Stadtkultur! Hervorragender Service."
"Unvergesslicher Ausflug! Das Banh Mi war fantastisch."
"Erstklassiger VIP-Service direkt am Hafentor von Phu My. Besser geht es nicht."
"Die ultimative Kombination! Morgens Cu Chi Tunnels und nachmittags Saigons französische Kolonialarchitektur – ein perfekter Tag."
"Ein Banh Mi und vietnamesischer Kaffee unterwegs waren authentisch und köstlich. Reibungslose Logistik!"
"Das Kriegsmuseum und der Marktbesuch waren hervorragend organisiert. Sehr empfehlenswert."
"Der private Transfer von Phu My war äußerst komfortabel. Pünktliche Rückkehr zum Schiff."
"Keine großen Busgruppen! Die private Tour gab uns absolute Flexibilität."
"Von der Hauptpost bis zu den Tunnels – alles lief perfekt."
"Ein wunderbarer Mix aus Geschichte und Stadtkultur! Hervorragender Service."
"Unvergesslicher Ausflug! Das Banh Mi war fantastisch."
"Erstklassiger VIP-Service direkt am Hafentor von Phu My. Besser geht es nicht."
"¡El combo definitivo! Cu Chi por la mañana y la arquitectura de Saigón por la tarde hicieron que fuera un día perfecto."
"Disfrutar de un Banh Mi y café vietnamita en el camino fue delicioso y auténtico. ¡Logística perfecta!"
"Visitar el museo de la guerra y el mercado Ben Thanh estuvo maravillosamente organizado."
"El traslado privado desde Phu My fue muy cómodo. Regreso puntual al barco."
"Nada de autobuses masivos. Tener nuestro propio tour privado nos dio total libertad."
"Desde la oficina de correos hasta los túneles históricos, todo salió a la perfección."
"Una mezcla fantástica de historia y cultura urbana. Excelente servicio."
"Excursión inolvidable. El almuerzo Banh Mi fue exquisito."
"Servicio de primera clase directamente en las puertas del puerto de Phu My. ¡Inmejorable!"
"¡El combo definitivo! Cu Chi por la mañana y la arquitectura de Saigón por la tarde hicieron que fuera un día perfecto."
"Disfrutar de un Banh Mi y café vietnamita en el camino fue delicioso y auténtico. ¡Logística perfecta!"
"Visitar el museo de la guerra y el mercado Ben Thanh estuvo maravillosamente organizado."
"El traslado privado desde Phu My fue muy cómodo. Regreso puntual al barco."
"Nada de autobuses masivos. Tener nuestro propio tour privado nos dio total libertad."
"Desde la oficina de correos hasta los túneles históricos, todo salió a la perfección."
"Una mezcla fantástica de historia y cultura urbana. Excelente servicio."
"Excursión inolvidable. El almuerzo Banh Mi fue exquisito."
"Servicio de primera clase directamente en las puertas del puerto de Phu My. ¡Inmejorable!"
"O combo definitivo! Explorar os túneis de Cu Chi de manhã e a arquitetura de Saigon à tarde foi um dia perfeito."
"Saborear um Banh Mi e um café vietnamita no caminho foi autêntico e delicioso. Logística perfeita!"
"Visitar o museu da guerra e o mercado Ben Thanh foi maravilhosamente organizado."
"O traslado privado de Phu My foi extremamente confortável. Retorno pontual ao navio."
"Nada de ônibus lotados. Ter nosso próprio tour privado nos deu total liberdade."
"Da estação dos correios aos túneis históricos, tudo saiu perfeitamente."
"Uma mistura fantástica de história e cultura urbana! Excelente serviço."
"Excursión inesquecível! O almoço Banh Mi estava excelente."
"Atendimento VIP logo na saída do navio no Porto de Phu My. Simplesmente perfeito."
"O combo definitivo! Explorar os túneis de Cu Chi de manhã e a arquitetura de Saigon à tarde foi um dia perfeito."
"Saborear um Banh Mi e um café vietnamita no caminho foi autêntico e delicioso. Logística perfeita!"
"Visitar o museu da guerra e o mercado Ben Thanh foi maravilhosamente organizado."
"O traslado privado de Phu My foi extremamente confortável. Retorno pontual ao navio."
"Nada de ônibus lotados. Ter nosso próprio tour privado nos deu total liberdade."
"Da estação dos correios aos túneis históricos, tudo saiu perfeitamente."
"Uma mistura fantástica de história e cultura urbana! Excelente serviço."
"Excursión inesquecível! O almoço Banh Mi estava excelente."
"Atendimento VIP logo na saída do navio no Porto de Phu My. Simplesmente perfeito."
"La combo definitiva! I tunnel di Cu Chi la mattina e l'architettura di Saigon il pomeriggio hanno reso la giornata perfetta."
"Gustare un Banh Mi e un caffè vietnamita in movimento è stato autentico e delizioso. Logistica impeccabile!"
"Visitare il museo della guerra e il mercato Ben Thanh è stato organizzato in modo eccellente."
"Il trasferimento privato da Phu My è stato comodissimo. Rientro puntuale alla nave."
"Niente pullman affollati! Avere il nostro tour privato ci ha dato totale libertà."
"Dall'ufficio postale ai tunnel storici, tutto è andato alla perfezione."
"Un mix fantastico di storia e cultura urbana! Servizio eccezionale."
"Escursione memorabile. Il pranzo Banh Mi è stato squisito."
"Accoglienza VIP direttamente sotto la nave al porto di Phu My. Servizio impeccabile!"
"La combo definitiva! I tunnel di Cu Chi la mattina e l'architettura di Saigon il pomeriggio hanno reso la giornata perfetta."
"Gustare un Banh Mi e un caffè vietnamita in movimento è stato autentico e delizioso. Logistica impeccabile!"
"Visitare il museo della guerra e il mercato Ben Thanh è stato organizzato in modo eccellente."
"Il trasferimento privato da Phu My è stato comodissimo. Rientro puntuale alla nave."
"Niente pullman affollati! Avere il nostro tour privato ci ha dato totale libertà."
"Dall'ufficio postale ai tunnel storici, tutto è andato alla perfezione."
"Un mix fantastico di storia e cultura urbana! Servizio eccezionale."
"Escursione memorabile. Il pranzo Banh Mi è stato squisito."
"Accoglienza VIP direttamente sotto la nave al porto di Phu My. Servizio impeccabile!"
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