Saigon Full Day Private Adventure Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Highlights

This premium private full-day tour offers the best of Saigon’s history and energy. With your own dedicated guide and vehicle, enjoy a well-paced day focusing on the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels combined with the most significant city landmarks.

Hotel Pickup: Between 08:00 – 09:30 AM directly at your central Saigon hotel (flexible within this window).

09:00 – 11:30: Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore this remarkable underground network used during the Vietnam War. Crawl through the tunnels, learn about survival strategies, view booby traps, and gain deep historical understanding. Extended time allows for optional shooting range experience.

12:00 – 13:00: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant near Cu Chi or on the return journey.

14:00 – 15:00: Visit Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace and a key historical landmark where the fall of Saigon took place in 1975.

15:15 – 16:15: Tour the War Remnants Museum, offering powerful insights into the Vietnam War through compelling exhibits and photographs.

16:30 – 17:15: Admire the French colonial architecture at Notre-Dame Cathedral and the beautiful Saigon Central Post Office.

17:30 – 18:15: Experience the lively Saigon atmosphere with a traditional cyclo ride through the bustling streets and colonial quarters.

18:45 – 20:15: Savor an authentic Vietnamese dinner at a well-chosen local restaurant, featuring a variety of traditional dishes and specialties.

Private drop-off: Between 21:30 – 22:00 PM directly back at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour concludes.

Our professional English-speaking guide and private vehicle will pick you up directly at your hotel in central Saigon. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes

Sun hat / cap

Camera

Sunscreen

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 Full Day Adventure Tour is available daily.

The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on your preferences and pace.

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.

The tour involves moderate walking and optional physical activity at Cu Chi Tunnels (crawling is optional).

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

Why should you book this tour?

1. Deep Historical Immersion — Extended time at Cu Chi Tunnels combined with key war-related sites delivers unmatched understanding of Vietnam’s modern history.
2. Seamless & Stress-Free — Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Saigon with all activities, meals, and transport included in one package.
3. Perfect Blend — Combines powerful history with relaxing cultural moments like the cyclo ride and excellent local cuisine.
4. Truly Private Experience — Your own guide and vehicle allow personalized attention, flexible timing, and deeper storytelling.
5. Outstanding Value — A complete, high-quality full-day adventure from morning to evening that maximizes your time in Saigon.