Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Speedboat – Small Group Experience
Overview
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6 hours
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Escape the chaos of Saigon and discover the Cu Chi Tunnels in a completely different way — by luxury speedboat.
Instead of sitting in traffic for hours, you’ll glide along the Saigon River, enjoying fresh air, peaceful scenery, and a unique perspective of local life. This journey not only saves time, but allows you to arrive before the crowds, explore the tunnels in cooler conditions, and experience the site at its best.
Led by knowledgeable local guides, the tour goes beyond history. Through real stories and personal insights, your guide brings the Cu Chi Tunnels to life in a way that feels engaging, human, and unforgettable.
With comfortable speedboats, light refreshments on board, and a well-paced itinerary, this small-group experience offers a more relaxed, immersive, and premium way to explore one of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for most travelers. This experience is well-paced and comfortable.
This experience includes some light physical activity. Guests can skip certain activities if preferred.
This experience is more active compared to standard bus tours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cu Chi Tunnels
Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels before the large bus groups and explore the site in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. Learn about the underground network used during the Vietnam War, see hidden trapdoors, bunkers, and weapon displays, and gain insight into the resilience of local fighters. You’ll also have the option to enter sections of the tunnels for a firsthand experience.
Saigon River
Begin your journey with a scenic speedboat ride along the Saigon River, where you’ll escape the city traffic and enjoy fresh breezes, panoramic views, and a unique glimpse into local life along the riverbanks.
What‘s Included
Authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
English-speaking guide with deep local insights
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (District 1)
All entrance fees to Cu Chi Tunnels
Speedboat transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels (faster than road travel)
Light breakfast onboard (pastries, seasonal fruits & drinks)
Optional shooting range experience (available on-site, 18+ only)
Personal expenses and gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Group Tour at 8:00 AM
Pickup included
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
2,207 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day tour when visiting Saigon
costac318,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day and boat ride to Chu Chi Tunnels with Chi our guide . Very informative and fun guide , Excellent big lunch to end the end before hoping back on the boat
Speedboat to Cu Chi tunnels
272kyliem,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great way to travel to Cu Chi tunnels and experience the life of how people live on the river. Our guide Danny was knowledgeable and funny. We really enjoyed the lunch.
Exciting speed boat trip to Cu Chi tunnels
Frances C,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning river trip with Hung who was charming and very informative. The speed boat is definitely the best way travel and we got great views of rural life in vietnam from the boat as we traveled. Would definitely recommend this trip
Great tour, great guide, speedboat was great fun and humbling to find out what happened during the war in this region.
Richard W,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour on a speed boat to the tunnels, our guide Danny was fantastic and walked to our hotel to get us and take us to the dock. Great day, learning so much from Danny and his insights on what happened there, lunch was good and I even got to fire an AK47. Highly recommended!
Speed boat tour to the tunnels
Dream576740,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the speed boat tour to Cu Chui Tunnels with Saigon River Tour and our guide Moon was amazing . Very informative and ran like clock work . The boat ride was a great way to travel to the tunnels Book this tour now it was great
A great day out!
915glendak,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we travelled with Hung and his crew and we had the best day, Hung is an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, polite and made sure we all had a good day. The boat trip was a great way to travel and the lunch we enjoyed after the tour was plentiful and delicious. I would recommend this trip very highly.
Best way to cu chi tunnels
A4508LLamberb,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great easy booking, contactable for questions, great host and guide
Fantastic
1KerynM2018,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour. So refreshing on the speed boat on a hot morning. Chi was an amazing guide and gave us lots of stories from his family’s experiences. They went out of their way to cater for dietary restrictions at lunch. Overall a really amazing experience, would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing tunnel experience
102margots,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chi our guide was excellent. Great knowledge and very good storytelling.
Danny and crew were...
Greg L,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Danny and crew were amazing. He did such a great job of incorporating his personal experience into the tour through humor. Definitely recommend this variation of the Chu Chu tunnels abounding traffic and accessing via speed boat
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