Ho Chi Minh City to The History of Cu Chi Tunnels by Speed Boat

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4.9

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Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

Options

Private Tour

Include croissant and lunch
Pickup included

Late Morning Group Tour

Light Breakfast and Lunch

Morning Group Tour

Light Breakfast and Lunch
Pickup included

Operated by Saigon River Tour

Reviews

4.9

1,606 reviews

1539

Cu Chi experience
Victoria D,
Jan 14, 2025
5.0
Travelled by speedboat which took an hour to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. We were lucky to only have one other couple on our tour and the speedboat was a great way to see the countryside from the river. Our tour guide Mr Chi was exceptional and highly recommend you ask for him if you do this tour. He was very knowledgeable and highly entertaining and shared some of his own stories growing up. Once at the Cu Chi tunnels, he ensured that our small group did not wait for anything as it gets extremely busy as the day progresses. Recommend you take the early morning 8am trip to avoid crowds. Brilliant day!
Fun and educational
Yannick G,
Jan 10, 2025
5.0
An educational tour to know things about Vietnam war with the pleasure of visiting. Strongly recommended if you want to understand and enjoy the country
Enjoyable boat trip
Janette J,
Nov 23, 2024
5.0
Much better transport to get to the tunnels. Our guide vas very informative. Enjoyed it immensely. The only part I didn’t like was the gunfire. Food was pleasant enough
My husband and I really...
Vanessa K,
Oct 23, 2024
5.0
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. Mr. Chi was very energetic and organized during what could be a very long, hot, crowded day. I appreciated his energy and the perspective he gave to us. I think the speedboat was definitely a more fun way to see a different side of the city while not waiting in traffic. The boat can get a little cramped but Mr. Chi suggested some of us move to the front to stretch out more and enjoy the sights which helped out a lot. The lunch was fine as well. Cu Chi tunnels is definitely an important place to visit it can just be crowded, and this tour makes the best out of trying to avoid the crowds as much as possible.
Good trip, not the best guide
Caroline B,
Oct 14, 2024
3.0
The experience itself was good, the journey on the speedboat whilst a little cramped made a nice change from being on the roads. The tunnels were interesting and worth a visit, lunch was ok too. The guide we had was not the best, Mr Chi talked incessantly, but mostly nonsense or about money, "the ding dong". What I resented the most though was his asking for a tip "don't forget I love the ding dong". I will always tip good service, but resent being asked to do so. This view was shared by fellow travellers.