Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Located about 70 km to the northwest of HCMC, Cu Chi tunnel is the miniature of the creative and transformed battle of Cu Chi people and soldiers in the fierce fight, lasting for 30 years against the aggressors for independence, freedom of the country. With its victory scale, Cu Chi tunnel went into the history of heroic struggle of the Vietnamese as a legend of the 20th century and became famous in the world. This is a unique and incomparable wonder with 250 km tunnel spreading like cobwebs underground, with the completion of works associated with the tunnels such as trenches, docks, fighting places, tunnels for eating, sleeping, meetings, activities, military, food storage, water wells, Hoang Cam stoves...
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
2,003 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No plastic, fantastic!
avonteb,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences ever! What made it amazing was the tour guide - (Chi, who they also call “banana”). Best tour guide in the business and he knows what’s up! (“No plastic, fantastic!”)
Great guide
Q6213CHjonathanh,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome tour guide would 100% recommend to anyone looking to head to the tunnels. He had great communication and a great sense of humour.
Great trip, this is the way to do it
drumrboy44,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great to get there early and Banana was such a great guide and nice guy. We were treated well and it was educational. Thanks for the memories
Seamless, accommodating tour
Maeve M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband, three year old son and I took a private boat tour to the Cu Chih Tunnels with Phat as our guide and Bao as our driver. Bao was a wonderful driver and got us there and back safely and comfortably. The boat was equipped with croissants, fresh fruit, water, Soda and beer. Phat was just an incredible person. He took such great care of our son and they were best friends by the end of the trip. He also slowly and carefully explained everything to us and our son and answered all of our son's questions with the utmost care and patience. The on-site lunch was also tasty. We felt so lucky to have had this experience with Phat. We highly recommend the tour to anyone looking to visit the tunnels without having to sit in hours of traffic. Thank you!
Minh was the best tour guide!
Emily P,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour! Really smooth boat ride to get you to the tunnels nice and early. We had Minh as our tour guide and he was fantastic and explained the history very well. He was also very kind and welcoming, with a good sense of humour!
Best Guide in town!
tracywV7705ID,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, efficient and exceptional service by Banana! Banana is full of humour and adds to making this trip unforgettable. Having breakfast on the way, and lunch after the tour was great too! Going by speedboat is definitely the only way to go & is a great way to see Saigon from a different perspective - highly recommend to all ages!
Day trip to Cu Chi tunnels by speed boat.
Mark H,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Chi ( Banana). Friendly guide and very knowledgeable. Well worth seeing and doing this trip and would recommend it.
Great trip with Mr Chi - speed boat is a good option
anne g,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a lovely trip on the river saigon by speed boat to the tunnels. Very informative and a great guide. Would recommend!!
Saigon river tour 5 star experience
U2458WFashleighh,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing way to do the tunnels. Got there before all the buses so was a quieter more peaceful experience. Christer our tour guide was the one to have with young children, he took them under his wing and made it so adults could experience it too. Highly recommend Saigon river tour. Worth every cent.
An Incredible Way to Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels – Highly Recommend
aleishak2026,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved the Speedboat Cu Chi Tunnels tour— such a fantastic way to experience this iconic site. Travelling by speedboat was a highlight in itself. It was fast, comfortable, and scenic, and getting out on the river felt like a peaceful escape from the city before diving into history. Arriving early also meant we beat the big crowds, which made the entire experience so much more enjoyable. The guides were knowledgeable, engaging, and respectful, explaining the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels in a way that was informative without being overwhelming. They were great at reading the group and answering questions, and everything felt well paced and thoughtfully organised. The tunnels were fascinating and humbling, and the tour struck a great balance between education and experience. The food provided was also excellent — fresh, tasty, and well timed. Overall, this tour felt premium, well-run, and absolutely worth it. If you want a smoother, more enjoyable way to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels while learning plenty along the way, the speedboat option is the way to go. Highly recommend! 🚤🇻🇳✨
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