Take a 1.5-hour long speedboat tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City and learn more about this fascinating underground network that was a key part of the Viet Cong defense during the Vietnam War.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick up from most hotels in Districts 1, 2, 3, Binh Thanh, and Phu Nhuan

Highlights

Enjoy a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels on this boat trip tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Board a new, modern speedboat with a limited number of passengers for a one-hour ride
Explore picturesque canals and the Saigon River

Full description

Take a trip on the Saigon River Express, offering you a luxurious tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels with five star service aboard one of our modern and luxurious speedboats. Forget tour buses; this tour will depart from Ho Chi Minh City for a scenic 1.5-hour boat trip to Cu Chi. Upon arrival, a private screening of the official Cu Chi Tunnels video will be shown with commentary and additional information from your English-speaking guide. Learn more about this immense network of underground tunnels that were used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. A traditional Vietnamese lunch or dinner of local specialties like lemongrass chicken and caramelized clay pot pork will be served after your visit to the tunnels. Vegetarian or Halal meals are also available on request.

Includes

Light breakfast and lunch - Morning departure
Dinner - Afternoon departure
Unlimited refreshments and local fruit
Entrance fee
Hotel pick-up and drop off (in district 1, 2, 3, Binh Thanh and Phu Nhuan only)

Bullet fare at Cu Chi's rifle range.

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Pets

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 280 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Travelling to the Cu Chi tunnels via speedboat was very enjoyable, and half the time it would take to go via minibus! Our tour guide was very knowledgable and welcoming and we felt very well looked after - Breakfast, lunch, fruit and drinks were all supplied! I would really recommend this trip to anybody. Departing at 7am meant we were one of the first groups to arrive at Cu Chi and we’re dropped back at our hotel for 1pm

February 11, 2020

The driver was on time. The speedboat was comfortable, the refreshments just right, and the trips up and down the river very calm. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the various landmarks we passed, as well as the Cu Chi tunnels. The lunch was delicious. I'd recommend this tour for a relaxing, informative, and fun half-day.

October 29, 2019

Excellent experience. Very nice staff.

Did this with a small group (5). Very good experience. They picked us up punctually and took us straight to the harbor where we meet our guide Ka. Everything was well planedi and organized. We were the first to arrive at cuchi making the experience much enjoyable without the crowds. Ka have good knowledge not only of the history and different ways off seeing it but knows about the animal species and their habitats, he speaks good English and it's sure everyone understands. The food on the boat and the lunch were good. I will totally recommend this tour, and will do it again myself with the same crew. Thank you

September 4, 2019

Cu Chi Tunnels & VIP Speedboat Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels & VIP Speedboat Tour

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Excellent experience. Very nice staff.