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Ho Chi Minh City Private Arrival Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon River Dinner Cruise

4.5
14 hours
Start Tan Son Nhat International Airport and end hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Central

About this activity

  • Reserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • Duration 14 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
  • Skip the line through a separate entranceSave up to 2-3 hours
  • Live tour guideEnglish, Vietnamese
  • Private available

Itinerary

  1. 1 starting location options:Tan Son Nhat International Airport (1 hour 30 minutes)
  2. car
  3. Cu Chi TunnelsIn-depth Cultural, Sightseeing, Historical, Museum, Photography (1 hour 45 minutes)
  4. car
  5. Lunch at local restaurant near Cu ChiRestaurant, Food & Culinary (1 hour)
  6. car
  7. Check in & Relax at your hotelRelaxing, Independent (4 hours)
  8. cruise
  9. Saigon River Dinner CruiseFood & Culinary, River Cruise, Dinner & Show, Relaxing (3 hours)
  10. car
  11. 1 drop-off locations:hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Central (15 minutes)
Map of tour Ho Chi Minh City Private Arrival Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon River Dinner Cruise
  • Highlights

    • Exclusive Private Tour with dedicated English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Convenient Tan Son Nhat Airport Pickup between 06:30 – 10:00 AM (ideal landing time 07:30 – 09:00 AM)
    • Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels – a must-visit historical site from the Vietnam War
    • Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch after the tunnels visit
    • Afternoon hotel drop-off for check-in and rest
    • Evening pickup for the romantic Saigon River Dinner Cruise with stunning night views
    • Savor a luxurious Vietnamese dinner buffet on the cruise
    • Seamless airport-to-hotel service with two convenient transfers
    • Daily departure with flexible pacing
  • Full Itinerary

    This premium private tour is perfectly designed for guests arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. It combines a meaningful historical visit to Cu Chi Tunnels with a relaxing afternoon and a romantic Saigon River Dinner Cruise in the evening.

    Airport Pickup: Between 06:30 – 10:00 AM at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (flexible according to your flight arrival). Our representative will wait with a name sign in the arrival hall. Ideal arrival time is 07:30 – 09:00 AM.

    10:30 – 12:00: Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels (approximately 1.5 hours from the airport).

    12:15 – 14:00: Explore the remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels. Walk through the actual tunnel system, learn about the incredible ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese fighters, see original traps, weapons, and underground living areas with expert commentary from your guide.

    14:15 – 15:15: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant near Cu Chi.

    15:30 – 16:30: Transfer back to your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City for check-in and afternoon rest.

    Evening Hotel Pickup: Approximately 18:30 – 19:00 PM (exact time will be confirmed with you during the day).

    19:00 – 22:00: Embark on the highlight of the evening — the Saigon River Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a romantic cruise along the river with breathtaking illuminated city skyline views, live music, and a sumptuous Vietnamese dinner buffet on board.

    Private drop-off: Between 22:00 – 22:30 PM directly at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour concludes.

  • Includes

    Guide

    Professional private English-speaking guide

    Meals

    Delicious Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant

    Vietnamese dinner buffet on Saigon River Cruise

    Transport

    Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole day

    Included Activities

    Airport pickup from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    All entrance fees to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Saigon River Dinner Cruise ticket with night views

    Two-way transfers (airport morning + hotel evening)

    Insurance

    Additional Services

    Drinks other than mineral water

    Travel insurance

    Tips and personal expenses

    Surcharge for Lunar New Year (if applicable)

    Other languages upon request with additional fees

  • Meeting point

    Our professional private English-speaking guide and vehicle will pick you up directly at Tan Son Nhat International Airport upon arrival. After the Cu Chi visit, you will be dropped at your hotel. The same guide and vehicle will pick you up again from your hotel in the evening for the dinner cruise and return you to the hotel at the end.

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  • Important information

    What to bring
    • Comfortable walking shoes (important for Cu Chi Tunnels)
    • Sun hat / cap
    • Camera
    • Sunscreen
    • Insect repellent (recommended for tunnels area)
    • Modest clothing suitable for historical sites
    Not allowed

    Shorts, short skirts, tank tops or revealing clothing at historical sites

    Know before you go

    This Private Tour is available daily.

    The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on your exact flight arrival time.

    The tour is suitable for all ages. Guests should be in reasonably good health for walking inside the tunnels.

    Children Policy: Child 5–11 years old = 75% of adult rate. Child under 5 years old = Free of charge (FOC, sharing seat and meals with parents). Children taller than 1 meter will pay full entrance fees where applicable.

    If you are traveling with friends on separate bookings, please share your booking details with us at least 24 hours in advance.

    Why You Should Book This Tour
    1. Stress-Free Arrival — Direct airport pickup right after landing, so you don’t have to worry about transfers or taxis on your first day.
    2. Perfect Day & Night Balance — Morning historical adventure at Cu Chi Tunnels, afternoon rest at your hotel, and romantic dinner cruise at night.
    3. Truly Private & Personalized — Dedicated guide and vehicle provide flexibility, in-depth storytelling, and comfort tailored to your arrival.
    4. Maximum Convenience — All transportation, entrances, meals, and the premium cruise are handled seamlessly in one booking.
    5. Unforgettable Contrast — Experience Vietnam’s resilient wartime history and the sparkling modern beauty of Saigon from the river — an ideal introduction to Ho Chi Minh City.