Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Speedboat – Small Group Experience
Description
Escape the chaos of Saigon and experience the Cu Chi Tunnels like never before — aboard a luxury speedboat. Skip the traffic and enjoy a scenic ride along the Saigon River, offering a fresh perspective on local life and breathtaking views. This exclusive journey not only saves you time but also lets you arrive before the crowds, giving you a more peaceful and immersive experience. Led by expert local guides, you'll uncover the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels with fascinating stories and personal insights. With a small group, you’ll enjoy a more intimate and relaxed adventure, complete with light refreshments onboard, and a thoughtfully-paced itinerary. Book now to reserve your spot on this unique, premium experience — perfect for those seeking an unforgettable and hassle-free journey through one of Vietnam's most iconic destinations.
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Itinerary
Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels before the large bus groups and explore the site in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. Learn about the underground network used during the Vietnam War, see hidden trapdoors, bunkers, and weapon displays, and gain insight into the resilience of local fighters. You’ll also have the option to enter sections of the tunnels for a firsthand experience.
Begin your journey with a scenic speedboat ride along the Saigon River, where you’ll escape the city traffic and enjoy fresh breezes, panoramic views, and a unique glimpse into local life along the riverbanks.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup from 7:00am to 7:30am is available for selected hotels in central District 1 . If your accommodation is not listed, please proceed to the meeting point at Saigon Waterbus Station (Bach Dang Pier) at 7:40am. If you have any difficulty finding the location, please contact us via WhatsApp provided in your booking confirmation.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Suitable for most travelers. This experience is well-paced and comfortable.
- This experience includes some light physical activity. Guests can skip certain activities if preferred.
- This experience is more active compared to standard bus tours.
Reviews(2,354)
The whole thing was very informative, the guide was so funny, with excellent English. The lunch was delicious and plentiful.
Dear Carmel Therese Hutchinson, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour and found the experience informative and enjoyable. We’re glad our guide’s humor, excellent English, and storytelling helped make the history more engaging and memorable. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the delicious and generous lunch. Traveling by speedboat along the Saigon River adds another unique perspective to the journey, allowing guests to relax, enjoy the scenery, and experience Vietnam beyond the usual road route. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
This tour was great..speed boat was cool on a hot day and a great way to skip the traffic. The tunnels were interesting and our guide, Mr Chi was informative, funny and shared his personal experience. Highly recommend!
Dear Vicky Yarrow, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour and found it both fun and educational. It’s great that the speedboat journey helped you stay comfortable on a hot day while avoiding traffic and enjoying the refreshing views along the Saigon River. Mr. Chi will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, humor, and personal stories helped make the history more meaningful and memorable for you. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Danny the guide is great and going by speed boat is the way to go. The tour and information given was fantastic.
Dear Wendy Allan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour and found it a great experience not to be missed. Danny will be thrilled to know that his knowledge and guidance helped make the tour informative and memorable. We’re especially glad you appreciated traveling by speedboat along the Saigon River — a more comfortable, scenic, and enjoyable way to reach Cu Chi while avoiding road traffic and making the journey itself part of the adventure. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river experience in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Super informative guide with brilliant sense of humour! Highly recommend.
Dear Rebekah Green, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour and found the experience both informative and entertaining. Our guides always aim to share Vietnam’s history in an engaging way while creating a memorable experience for every guest. We’re also glad you experienced the journey by speedboat along the Saigon River, offering a unique and relaxing way to reach Cu Chi while enjoying the scenery and avoiding road traffic. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Sensational experience very efficient way to do the tunnels tour combined with sight seeing the city and countryside without the traffic. Our Guide was spoke great English and she was quite funny and informative.
Dear Sean J, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and A++ rating! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour such an efficient and enjoyable way to explore this historic site. One of the highlights of our experience is that the journey itself becomes part of the adventure — allowing guests to see the changing scenery from Ho Chi Minh City to the countryside, enjoy the river views, and avoid the long hours of road traffic. We’re also delighted to know that your guide made the experience even more memorable with her great English, humor, and informative storytelling. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Chister was a fabulous guide who managed multiple groups with great professionalism. He was engaging and timed our tour around the Cu Chi tunnels perfectly to avoid the crowds that arrived on buses. His knowledge is exceptional and we had a very informative tour.
Dear Mich P, Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on our Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour. It’s wonderful to know that Chister impressed you with his professionalism, exceptional knowledge, and engaging storytelling. His ability to manage the group smoothly while sharing the history in an informative and enjoyable way is something we truly appreciate. We’re also glad you enjoyed the advantage of arriving by speedboat along the Saigon River. Beyond being a comfortable and scenic journey, it allows our guests to reach Cu Chi earlier, avoid the larger bus crowds, and enjoy a more relaxed exploration of the tunnels. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Danny was perfect. Informative and friendly. I highly recommend.
Dear Samantha DeCosta, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience on the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour. Danny will be thrilled to know that his informative guidance and friendly personality helped make your visit memorable. We’re also glad you enjoyed the speedboat journey along the Saigon River, which offers a comfortable and scenic way to reach Cu Chi while avoiding road traffic and allowing guests to experience a different side of Vietnam along the river. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Excellent experience. Very well organised trip with good communication while booking. The team and our guide Mr Chi were fantastic and made sure we all had a good laugh and enjoyed the experience. Extra special mention for Mr Chi who was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions, a diamond geezer!
Dear Elliott Moine, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour and that the booking process, communication, and overall organization met your expectations. Mr. Chi will be thrilled to receive your special mention. His knowledge, humor, and passion for sharing Vietnam’s history are exactly what make the experience memorable, and we’re glad he helped answer your questions while creating a fun atmosphere for the group. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the speedboat journey along the Saigon River, offering a comfortable, scenic, and unique way to reach Cu Chi while avoiding road traffic and making the journey itself part of the adventure. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river experience in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
Fantastic experience with a first class guide! The lunch was also great!
Dear Ron van Leeuwen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a memorable day on the Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour. It’s great to know that our guide helped make your experience first-class and that you enjoyed the delicious lunch as part of the journey. We hope you also enjoyed the speedboat experience along the Saigon River, which offers a comfortable, scenic, and unique way to reach Cu Chi while avoiding traffic and turning the journey itself into a memorable part of the adventure. Thank you for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable river adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
A nice tour with an introduction to Vietnam’s history and the use of the tunnels. We had been on a long trip to DMZ with tunnels from Hue. There we went in 3 floors and for a long time in the tunnels. It was much more exciting than this place, which was almost pure tourist exhibition. So we were disappointed with the trip. But that the provider can not do for, and the guide was good. Would definitely recommend you go out there in a speedboat. It was a lovely trip.
Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the journey with our guide and especially appreciated the speedboat experience to Cu Chi. Traveling along the Saigon River offers a unique perspective of Vietnam, with a more relaxing and scenic alternative to a long road journey. We also appreciate your comparison with your previous DMZ tunnel experience. Vietnam has many historical sites with different stories and perspectives, and we understand that each location can create a different impression for visitors. Thank you again for choosing Saigon River Tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation of the speedboat journey and hope to welcome you back for another memorable river experience in Vietnam. Warm regards, Anthony Nguyen – CEO Hotline USA: +1 (714) 594 8682
