Cu Chi Tunnels Luxury Speedboat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise along the Saigon River
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels
- Learn about Vietnam's wartime history
- Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch
- Experience luxury speedboat travel
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip luxury speedboat transportation from Ho Chi Minh City
- Guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels complex
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
• Watch a 3D movie about the largest American ground operation of the Vietnam War. • Discover the complex underground tunnel system and how it worked in the war by the Viet Cong as well as their life in the tunnels between 1961 and 1972. • Try a tiny hiding entrance in the tunnel and see how the locals used to move around. • Spend time exploring the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. • Explore the forest and watch a documentary on the strategic system of the Cu Chi Tunnels. • Crawl into the tunnel and discover a real world under the tunnel. • Give it a try to fire an M16 rifle at the shooting site (payment is required). • Enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for travelers of all ages and fitness levels.
- The speedboat ride is approximately 1.5 hours each way; consider seasickness if prone.
- Vegetarian and other dietary options are available upon request; inform in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and exploring tunnels.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for protection during the tour.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for identification purposes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian options are available — please advise at time of booking if required
Traveler reviews
Fantastic
Tan is such a pleasure to be around. Very informative and was able to tell us about his family who were in the war. Highly recommend
Fun learning experience!
Great experience! Pickup was seamless and the speed boat experience was very fun! Our guide Thanh was very knowledgeable and polite. Highly recommend!
Overall, a pretty good experience.
We were a group of 11,which was okay. Cu Chi Tunnels is a very popular destination, and was packed with people, which takes away from the experience. Saying that, it is worth visiting, maybe make your own way there, and do the audio. Kim our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and attentive. The draw back was competing with a number of other groups at a particular talking point. There seems to be an understanding amongst guides to keep the group moving, meaning sometimes it’s a bit of a rush. The boat is the only way to go, due to the huge number of tourist buses making the journey back slow. The lunch was fine, and plenty of it
Highly recommended!
We booked the Chu Chi Tunnels with Kim Travel via TripAdvisor. Immediately after booking we received all important information. Times, places and contact options were communicated quickly and easily. On the day of the venture, our guide Nhu contacted us to coordinate the meeting place and time with us. We felt right in the right hands for this day. The boat trip (according to the pictures) took about an hour, then we arrived at the Ben Dinh tunnels. Certainly the place visited by more tourists, however, Nhu has given us a super informative and coordinated tour. She is human, how professionally (historically) really excellent! We learned so much and once again we felt like we had visited a great country with an even greater population. Thank you from the heart, Nhu!
Nice tour
It was beautiful and goes our guide was Nhu. She could convey it well and clearly. Sincerely, Peter Snel