The distance from Phu My port to Cu Chi tunnels is 2h43 minutes for 136km away on the main road Long Thanh - Dau Giay Express road before going to Cu Chi district. That will be faster than driving on the original main road and no traffic jam anymore.

How to travel from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels?

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an extensive underground tunnel system built by the Republic of Vietnam military during the Vietnam War. This tunnel system is located in the Cu Chi district, approximately 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an important historical site, showcasing the resilient fighting spirit of the Vietnamese military and people.

There are several ways to travel from Phu My Port to the Cu Chi Tunnels, depending on your budget and preferred mode of transportation. Here are some suggestions:

Taxi Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels

This is the most convenient but also the most expensive mode of transportation. Phu My Port to the Cu Chi Tunnels by Taxi are readily available outside the port. The taxi fare for the journey from Phu My Port to the Cu Chi Tunnels is approximately 60-80 USD one way, depending on traffic conditions.

However, taxi Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels cannot make stops to visit other attractions along the way. If want, you will be charge extra money. And often the taxi driver cannot speak English or can only speak a few basic sentences.

Some taxi companies in Phu My port:

1. Taxi Xanh SM: 1900 2088

2. Taxi Mai Linh: 1055

3. Taxi Vinasun: 028 38 27 27 27

Bus From Phu My Port To Cu Chi Tunnels

This is the most economical but time-consuming option. You will need to take a bus from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City, and then transfer to another bus from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

The total travel time is approximately 4-5 hours. Bus fares for the journey from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City are around 10-15 USD, and the bus fare from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels is approximately 2-3 USD.

However the bus is the most time-consuming mode of transportation among the three options mentioned. Bus conditions may not be comfortable, especially during peak hours.

Private Car Transfers From Phu My Port To Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

If you are traveling in a group, you can hire a private car from Phu My Port. You can request stops at any point along the way, such as the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, or other attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, you will be picked up directly at Phu My Port and taken straight to the Cu Chi Tunnels, eliminating the need to worry about finding transportation or transfers. Car Rental Phu My port to Cu Chi Tunnels are typically spacious, clean, and equipped with air conditioning, providing you with a comfortable journey.

Private car Phu My port to Cu Chi Tunnels are provided by Vietnam Trust Car Rental with professional and experienced drivers, ensuring the safety of your journey. And we also offer English speaking driver, providing you with additional insights into the history and culture of Vietnam.

If you are looking for private car transfers from Phu My port to Cu chi tunnels, a cheap option is Cu chi tunnels private tour from Phu My port for 139$USD.

Vietnam Trust car rental offers a trust and premium car transfers from Phu My port to Cu Chi Tunnels includes a shore tour sightseeing at Cu Chi tunnels. Get it now.

We are a taxi, car rental operator for Phu My port to Cu chi tunnels and have a wide of range of the fleet cars from sedan 4 seat, SUV 7, minivan 16 seat, minis bus, bus, coach 45 seat and infant seat additional if you may required with a bit extra charge.

In addition, our company guarantees for the best quotes and excellence fleet cars as well as driver service so all our drivers are trained in a high- driving level and all familiar with tourist spot destinations from Phu My port to Cu Chi Tunnels as a customized tour.

Phu My Port – Cu Chi Tunnels Shore Excursion

You may see the trip from Phu My port to Cu Chi tunnels tour details as below:

At 7h00 -7h30 am, our car & driver are ready at the port exit gate with your name provided for us before.

Once you meet your driver at the point then he will drive you straight to the Cu Chi tunnels (no stop for any shops on the road ).

Because there is a distance of 140 kilometers between the Cu Chi tunnels and Phu My Port, it takes 2 hours and 43 minutes. 

At 9h20 am you arrived at the Cu Chi tunnels to get the rest and ticket at the official gate then went inside of the Cu Chi tunnels.

The Cu Chi tunnels are about 45 km northwest of Saigon City center. During the Vietnam War, Cu Chi was a Vietcong stronghold. It was from here that the Vietcong launched many surprise attacks on Saigon, the capital of the Republic of Vietnam.

In joining this tour, you will learn much about the tunnel system, the life of the Vietcong, and their means of fighting the enemy.

Our local tour guide will give you a briefing about the Cu Chi tunnels using a map and a battlefield model. 

We will take the forest path to see trapping devices, battle trenches, air vents, etc... If you want to know how it feels, you can crawl into the tunnels yourself.

Tapioca that has been steamed and hot tea are two of the specialties of Cu Chi cuisine that are consumed by the Vietcong and the peasants.

Find out about the smokeless stove that was designed by the Hoang Cam chef, who was also a Vietminh soldier. Discover the many different kinds of deadly booby traps that were presented for the first time.

In the Cu Chi Tunnels, you may investigate the fighting bunkers and learn how to produce rice paper from rice flour by going to a class that specializes in rice paper.

You also have the opportunity to try your hand at shooting, and you will be responsible for paying for the bullets.

Spending lunch at a neighborhood restaurant that serves delectable Vietnamese cuisine (there is a vegetarian option available!).

At 15h30 leave for the Cu chi tunnels to get back to the ship ( always to be advised before 30-45 minutes at the ship).

We will arrive at Phu My Port around two and a half hours later. End of the tour.

When is the best time to visit Cu Chi Tunnels?

If you are traveling there with a tour, you have the option of selecting between a morning Cu Chi Tunnels tour that typically begins at eight in the morning or an afternoon trip that begins at one thirty-two in the afternoon.

You should make sure that you set aside around two hours to visit the site, and that you allow a total of four to five hours for the excursion, which includes transportation. 

In order to avoid the crowds, it is recommended that you go early in the morning if you are planning on going to the location by yourself. Just as close to the opening time as is humanly feasible!

In terms of the time of year, it is widely agreed upon that the Cu Chi Tunnels are most enjoyable to visit during the dry season, which includes the months of October through April. You are possible to come during the rainy season, which runs from May to November, and there will be no flooding inside the tunnels.

However, the experience will be less comfortable due to the fact that the grounds are primarily outside. Be ready for the extra humidity and dirt that is expected!

 Best price will be charge as below:

• 1$USD= 25.000 VND

 Note: The prices are not apply for New Year & Chinese New year.

 Included: new car, all fuel and driver expenses, parking and toll tolls, airport taxes, water, and a basic English speaking driver, 24/7 support.

 Excludes service: flights, accommodations, all costs for admission, meals, tip, and other services, not a clear mention.

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Email: info@vietnamtrustcarrental.com

  This is the sample tour program. We can be flexible for the time and itinerary that will follow your schedule and plan.

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