Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat
Overview
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6 hours
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Saigon River Tour offers a smarter, faster, and more immersive way to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels by traveling by speedboat along the Saigon River instead of sitting for hours in traffic. This scenic journey saves 2–4 hours compared to bus tours and allows guests to arrive early, explore the tunnels in cooler temperatures, and avoid large crowds.
The experience is led by expert local guides who combine clear historical explanations with personal stories, bringing the site to life in a respectful and engaging way. Guides know exactly how to pace the visit and navigate the site efficiently, ensuring guests see everything without feeling rushed.
The tour includes light refreshments on board, comfortable speedboats, hotel pickup in the central of District 1, and a quality local lunch after the tunnel visit. With small-group or private options, this premium experience offers comfort, insight, and excellent value—making it one of the best ways to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. A surcharge may applied for any special meal accommodations
An umbrella is recommended from May to October
A light jacket is recommended between November and February
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cu Chi Tunnels
9:15 am: You will arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels site before the majority of larger bus tours arrive. Watch a brief introductory ‘propaganda’ video to the Cu Chi area. 9:30 am: Explore the tunnel site, which includes weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigating authentic Viet Cong tunnel, visiting different underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunitions etc.), a firing range and much more. Try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years. 11:30 am: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese traditional lunch by the river. 12:30 am: Say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnel and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon River
Cruising on Saigon River to see local life and nature life
What‘s Included
Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
Vietnamese traditional set lunch
Pick-up and drop-off at Saigon Waterbus Station (Bach Dang pier)
Professional tour guide with international license
Unlimited refreshment and local fruits
The Sugar Town bakery cake
Optional activities such as shooting range (minimum age 18)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Price for Optional Shooting Range is VND 55,000-60,000/per bullet
Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent when visiting the tunnels
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Morning Group Tour
Light Breakfast and Lunch
Pickup included
Private Tour
Include croissant and lunch
Pickup included
Late Morning Group Tour
Light Breakfast and Lunch
Reviews
2,045 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth trying ✨
121rutaz,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with our tour guide Chi, he was very friendly and positive, funny guy, with lot’s of experience! Go for it 🤩
Excellent tour
amandagY2797RM,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip - great boat ride and Danny was a knowledgeable and helpful guide - with a lovely manner ( and jokes!) Can’t fault the trip.
Danny's tour
ptroberts92,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danny was a great tour guide , friendly , funny , very informative, the speed boat ride was smooth, and the group nice and small , snacks and lunch provided were all great Definitely worth the extra money to go via boat for the comfort / speed Thank you Danny :)
Danny's tour
Patrick R,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Danny was a great tour guide , friendly , funny , very informative, the speed boat ride was smooth, and the group nice and small , snacks and lunch provided were all great Thank you Danny :)
Amazing tour.
Shane C,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour, Danny and the team did a great job educating and entertaining us. The tour was fun, knowledgeable and an experience to remember. Thank you.
Excellent tour with Danny!
N1980RSheatherc,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour, thanks to our tour guide, Danny. The whole service was well organized from the pick up at our hotel, the speed boat, the excellent lunch and the wealth of information, Danny provided. He went above and beyond when we accidentally dropped our phone in the cab returning to the hotel. He tracked it down and actually returned it to us to the hotel. We appreciate his kindness so very much. If you can get Danny for this tour you'll be very fortunate.
Fascinating site with expoert commentary from our guide.
Adventure63853354580,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience learning how the tunnels were created and operated during the war. Danny and the crew were fantastic. Highly recommend.
Fun and interesting experience
Jet25251928508,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting trip! Learned a lot about how things happened back in the days. Guide was great. Very knowledgeable and although the seriousness of historic events, he brought the story with respect and a certain “lightness”. Great experience.
Fantastic tour, great guide, good food and wonderful service. Thankyou.
Shane C,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi, we had a great time. The guide Danny was very knowledgeable funny and considerate. Good food, fun and safe. Transfers were easy and on time.
Cu Chi Tunnels by Boat
pandapedia,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with our guide Chi, who was an excellent guide, his English was great and sense of humour made the day all the more enjoyable. I had read reviews of tours from HCMC that went by bus and I didn’t want to spend 2 hours in traffic each way. The boat was an excellent way to travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels site, we got to experience and see different sights than we would have otherwise. The tunnel tour was great. We loved learning about the history and the ingenious ways that the people used and lived in the tunnels during the various wars with France and the USA. You can go into the tunnels and one section there is a maximum 100m walk/crawl if you’re brave enough to go for it. The tour included lunch, which was some traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls, a pork and a chicken dish served with rice and also chicken soup. Overall I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
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