Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Saigon River

Cruising on Saigon River to see local life and nature life

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour

Include croissant and lunch
Pickup included

Morning Group Tour

Light Breakfast and Lunch
Pickup included

Late Morning Group Tour

Light Breakfast and Lunch

Reviews

4.95

1,901 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1826

Much easier than by bus.
frankhB7879ED,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
By far the quickest and most enjoyable way to get to the CuChi tunnels. It was a great day and our guide Mr Chi was outstanding, providing good knowledge, with personal insight and humour. Well worth considering.
Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat with Mr Chi 5⭐️
GrandTour45552339316,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chi was a brilliant guide - friendly, funny and informative. He is a wonderful communicator and we loved every minute of our Cu Chi Tunnels experience.
Well worth a visit with your guide Chi
Heather S,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chi was a wonderful guide. So informative and lots of knowledge. He was great fun too. We found it so interesting. Can’t imagine living in the tunnels day after day. Definitely take the speed boat you get there ahead of the coaches.
Great way to visit the Tunnels
sarahth2019,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to visit the Tunnels via the river… well looked after by Danny our tour guide. Very knowledgeable and brought the trip to life. Danny catered to different abilities and no pressure to go into the tunnels if you did t want to. Lunch was nice and good to sit with other people on the tour and share experiences.
Well worth the money!
veira31,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Although this cost more than going by bus, it was worth every penny. The boat ride was blessedly cool and very interesting. We went early to avoid crowds, and our guide, Mr Chi, was knowledgeable, efficient and great at answering our questions. There were 11 people in our group, which was great. Mr Chi kept us well fed and watered. A fantastic experience, would highly recommend.
👍👍👍👍
801rabiad,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time today. Guide was very fun and informative, kept us ahead of the crazy crowds so the museum felt so much more informative
Excellent guide and good experience
allancV9240HP,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chi was an excellent guide. Tour was interesting and mode of travel more convenient than by road. Lunch was very nice too.
Great day out visiting the tunnels by speedboat
Bigmick267,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely the best way to get to the tunnels was by speedboat. Got there early before the crowds. Very cool interactive experience and Mr Chi was a fantastic guide full of history as well as personal anecdotes. Highly recommended!
Brilliant
samwA736QU,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic time - arrived on time and a friendly crew. We really enjoyed - friends stag do was brilliant. We really had fun and thanks
Beat the crowds - go by boat
Paul H,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Definitely worth paying a bit more for this visit to Ku Chi tunnels. It’s so much more pleasant and quicker travelling by boat and you beat those coming by bus (although the cruises are the first to arrive. Tee, our guide, was knowledgeable and entertaining. The tunnels themselves are worth the trek although they are crowded with tourists. The boat is fast and efficient and fruit and a decent lunch were included in the price.