
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Speedboat Tour
Discover the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels on a scenic half-day speedboat tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Cruise along the peaceful Saigon River, enjoy refreshing breezes and riverside views, and explore the remarkable underground network used during the Vietnam War. Discover hidden bunkers, wartime trapdoors, and underground living quarters while learning about the history of the tunnels from an English-speaking guide. Taste traditional cassava and tea and enjoy a comfortable small-group experience with a maximum of 12 guests.
- Enjoy a Scenic Saigon River Speedboat Ride: Travel comfortably along the peaceful Saigon River, admire beautiful riverside scenery, and avoid busy road traffic.
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels: Discover the remarkable underground network that played a significant role during the Vietnam War.
- Learn About Wartime History: Watch an informative documentary explaining how the tunnels were constructed and used by Vietnamese soldiers.
- Discover Underground Living Areas: Explore historic living quarters, weapon workshops, hidden bunkers, and underground shelters.
- See Hidden Trapdoors & Booby Traps: Learn about the ingenious defensive systems, ventilation shafts, and wartime survival techniques.
- Experience Crawling Through Real Tunnels: Discover the challenging underground conditions experienced by Vietnamese guerrilla fighters.
- Taste Traditional Cassava & Tea: Sample the simple food and drink associated with wartime guerrilla life.
- Optional Shooting Range Experience: Visit the shooting range to try weapons such as the AK-47 and M16 at an additional cost.
- Enjoy Light Snacks on Board: Relax with light refreshments while cruising along the Saigon River.
- Comfortable Small-Group Experience: Travel with a maximum of 12 guests accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
- Depart from Ho Chi Minh city
- Duration 7 hours
- Boat
- Coach
Departure schedule
Nov 12, 2026
November 2026
December 2026
Travellers
Adults
$109
1
Itinerary
Day 1: Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration by Speedboat
08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from designated hotels in District 1 or the meeting point in Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to the pier to begin your scenic river journey.
08:30: Depart by speedboat along the Saigon River. Enjoy refreshing river breezes, light snacks, and beautiful views of the peaceful waterways and riverside landscapes while avoiding the city's busy road traffic.
10:00: Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh), one of Vietnam's most significant historical landmarks. Begin exploring the remarkable underground tunnel network that played an important role during the Vietnam War.
- Watch a short historical documentary to learn how the tunnels were constructed and used during wartime.
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover underground living quarters, weapon workshops, hidden bunkers, and shelters that supported soldiers during the war.
- Observe concealed trapdoors, ventilation shafts, and booby traps, and learn about the ingenious defensive systems developed by Vietnamese guerrilla fighters.
- Experience crawling through sections of the underground tunnels to gain a deeper understanding of wartime living conditions.
- Taste traditional cassava and tea, a simple meal associated with Vietnamese guerrilla fighters during the war.
- Optional: Visit the shooting range to try weapons such as the AK-47 and M16 (additional fee applies).
12:00: Board the speedboat for the return journey along the Saigon River to Ho Chi Minh City. Relax and enjoy the scenic riverside views.
14:30: Arrive back at the pier and transfer to your hotel. End of tour.
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Important information
Tour price includes
Included
- Round-trip transportation by speedboat.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Light snacks on the boat.
- Traditional cassava and tea tasting.
- One bottle of mineral water.
Not Included
- Travel insurance.
- Optional shooting range fees.
- Additional food and beverages.
- Personal expenses and tips.
Good to know
Departure Information
- Daily departures with a minimum of 4 guests.
- Premier Group Tour with a maximum of 12 guests.
- Round-trip travel by speedboat along the Saigon River.
- Hotel pickup time: 08:00–08:30.
Pickup and Meeting Point
- Hotel pickup is available in District 1, except Sai Gon Ward and Tan Dinh Ward.
- Guests staying outside District 1 must arrive at the designated meeting point: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, by 07:30.
Children's Policy
- Children under 3 years old: Free of charge when sharing with parents.
- Children aged 4–9 years: 75% of the adult rate when sharing with parents.
- Children above 9 years old: Adult rate applies.
- A maximum of one free child is allowed per two paying adults. Additional children are charged the full rate.
Cancellation Policy
- A 100% cancellation charge applies.
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