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
Late Morning Group Tour
Light Breakfast and Lunch
Morning Group Tour
Light Breakfast and Lunch
Pickup included
Private Tour
Include croissant and lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
2,051 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was great and...
Christian V,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great and our guide was incredible. The boat tour was worth the money cause it cut down on travel time significantly.
Must do, thought provoking.
Rob M,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Boat was probably more comfortable than coach and arrived earlier than other visitors. Guide was informative and pleasant. Tunnels a little lacking in variety but tour was important to understand modern Vietnam.
Speedboat visit
AndrewGordon P,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see the Tunnels. The host was very informative and helpful. I would recommend this to any tourists who want to learn about the war
Fantastic trip!
I8454MFjackiem,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic half day tour with Moon, our wonderful , informative and funny guide. Everything was seamless. We got a grab(they reimbursed us) to the pier and off we went on an hour long speedboat ride to cu chi tunnels. Ride on the Saigon river was awesome to see river life and the breeze was appreciated! Tunnels tour was great, learnt a lot and got through 20m of tunnel. Croissants and fresh fruit on board for breakfast and a sit down lunch which was great including chatting to other passengers with free drink. Beautiful breezy ride home and they paid for our grab again. So worth the money to get there so quickly. Also opportunity to shoot guns for extra fee. Thanks for the memories Moon!
Great way to go see the tunnels!
kellybI3865XC,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great 1/2 day adventure! Educational and beautiful on the river on the way there and back. Lunch was delicious and I was quite happy NOT to be on a big tour bus!! Thank you Chi for a funny, sobering, informative experience
Awesome
Q2328LRjoannas,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good time. Highly recommend. The guide top notch. Chi took care of us all. Very knowledgeable. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Cu Chi - Jan 30th 2026
718sheilad,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day - great to see the city from the river perspective and Cu Chi well worth the visit. Our guide Danny was very informative, friendly and a great sense of humour. Highly recommend him.
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 :)
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