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
2,078 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth every penny! Don’t hesitate
Aron M,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a top-notch experience, highly recommend you do it. First there was the fun 90-min each way speedboat ride up the lovely river (there were 8 on the tour, so we had a nice, smaller, partially covered speedboat, very comfortable, with an excellent captain/skipper). Danny, our guide, was definitely the best guide we’ve had in Asia and we felt very lucky as we went around the tunnel complex with him leading us. His English is brilliant. He kept us away from too many other tourist groups, made sure we got the full info on all the important exhibits, looked after our backpacks when we went into the tunnels, and was most of all an entertaining, heartfelt teller of the history and tales of the war, including his own family experiences. Amazingly he managed to make it a lighthearted experience although Vietnam has suffered so much over the years. Lunch was great and then we hopped on the boat and got back to HCM by 2.15pm. Snacks and water provided throughout if needed. Brilliant all around, and we were so happy not to be sitting on a bus for four hours. Worth every penny!
Best way to do the tunnrls and an excellent guide
Julia B,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely the way to go to the tunnels, about 1.5 hours on the river and I don't think we saw another tour boat. Much better than the 2 hours by road. I thought it would be a large group, something I ususlly avoid, but wanted to go by boat so decided to book. However there were only 10 people and a lovely group. Our guide was amazing, one of the best we've had. His English was excellent, he had a sense of humour and seemed really knowlegable, answering all our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would definitely reccomend. Chatting to the other guests, we all agreed it was much better than we expected and that hearing some of the other guides as we were walking around, wd definitely had the best one
Excellent highly recommend
Anthony C,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Danny the guide was fantastic from pick up to drop off. He was funny, witty and informative. Made everyone relaxed and that flowed through to people in the group bonding quickly. Boat trip up and back a great way to experience the country side. The tunnel experience was terrific. You won’t go wrong with this mob.
Cu Chi tunnel - a must do experience
suemY9223AM,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I loved our trip to the Cu Chi tunnels. Our host Danny was extremely entertaining, knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. He gave us such an insight into a tragic part of the country’s history. We finished the day with a beautiful lunch. I highly recommend this tour and Danny!
Great way to visit Cu Chi
gsasson,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. We truly appreciated the boat ride (we actually measured the speed 54 k"m per hour) sure felt good. Danny our guide was wonderful easy to understand and hear. He managed a group of 10 very well. He was very informative and to the point. Lunch was very nice too!!! We highly recommend this trip.
Good
whliu2001,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One hour and twenty minutes smooth boat ride brought you to Cu Chi tunnel. The rest of the tour is just like other tours. The lunch was included. The lunch is good.
Guide Chi … hilarious !!!
Jackie J,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All very efficient from the booking stage . Very energetic guide Chi kept us giggling with his stories . Did a great job relaying the war stories . Constant flow of drinks and treats on the speedboat rides .
Excellent tour...
Jennie A,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour Comfortable easy way to travel to cu chi (compared to The nightmare traffic) Anthony was a great guide too, lots of history and humour
Those tunnels are small
H2446HQgarethd,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The site were very busy and that would have been a problem but Chi worked around the crowds and it was great fun. The tunnels were crazy small but amazingly interesting and shooting an AK was excellent!
Cu chi tunnels by speedboat
Sara C,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chister was a great guide! He gave us a lot of personal information and knew his way around to avoid long waits and crowds. Speedboat ride was a nice change from a bus and brought us right there. The tour is very informative and fun. The lunch was very good as well!
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