Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat Along Saigon River Half-Day

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

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About this experience

One of the highlights of the tour is the chance to crawl through a section of the tunnels yourself, giving you a firsthand experience of what it was like for the soldiers who lived and fought here. After exploring the tunnels, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch, featuring local specialties like lemongrass chicken and caramelized clay pot pork.

Half-Day: HO CHI MINH – BACH DANG PORT – CU CHI TUNNELS

– Your adventure begins with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City. Board a comfortable boat and embark on a scenic cruise along the Saigon River.

– When on Boat, you will enjoy the light breakfast & seasonal fruits.

– Dive into history as you explore the extensive Cu Chi tunnel systems.

– Take a break to savor special tea and cassava.

– For an added thrill, try out the real shooting AK – 47 range (Shooting fees are self-paid).

Return Ho Chi Minh City. See you again, Cu Chi Tunnels!

Highlights

Join now and support responsible eco-tourism and head back home with a lovely souvenir
Dedicate your vacation pleasures on a premium speedboat tour through Vietnam’s Cu Chi Tunnels!
Discover a network of underground passageways constructed and lived by Vietnamese soldiers in 1948
Catch a glimpse into the humble lives of riverside locals on the famous Mekong river

What to Expect

This tour offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the underground world of the Viet Cong firsthand. Crawl through the narrow tunnels, learn about the ingenuity of the soldiers, and gain a deeper understanding of the war’s impact. After exploring the tunnels, you’ll be rewarded with a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch, featuring local flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Enjoy the light breakfast & seasonal fruits
Explore this fascinating tunnels network, discovering living quarters, weapons factories, fields hospital, and hidden trap doors.
Enjoy special tea and a taste of guerilla style of cassava in Cu Chi Tunnel.
Shooting with Real AK – 47 (own expenses).
Explore this fascinating tunnel network, discovering living quarters, weapon factories, field hospitals, and hidden trap doors.

Things to Note

Follow all safety instructions provided by the tour operator, especially while on the speedboat and when exploring the tunnels.
Wear lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for a boat ride and exploring the tunnels.
The tour involves walking and crawling through the tunnels, which may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
The Saigon region has a tropical climate, which means it can be hot and humid. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated.

Operating Hours

SUNDAY	07:00 to 13:00
MONDAY	07:00 to 13:00
TUESDAY	07:00 to 13:00
WEDNESDAY	07:00 to 13:00
THURSDAY	07:00 to 13:00
FRIDAY	07:00 to 13:00
SATURDAY	07:00 to 13:00

Description / Important Notes

Children under 4 years old: Free
Children from 4 to 8 years old: children ticket
Children 9 years old: adult ticket

Validity

Valid on visit date

Inclusions

Hotel pickup at center of District 1
Round trip luxury speedboat transfers
English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Light breakfast and fruits on the speedboat
Lunch at the local restaurant
Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)

Exclusions

Tipping the guide
Other personal expenses
Extra bullets at the shooting range (optional) and Other services not mentioned in the inclusion.

How To Use

Show Mobile Ticket: to tour guide
Contact us: +84707260119 or +84339260119 (WhatApp, WeChat, Telegram…)

Age Requirements

ADULT: 13 – 99 years old
CHILD: 4 – 12 years old

Cancellation Policy

100% return.
Refund 2 day(s) before visit date.

Tour Information

Duration:6 hours

Itinerary

7:00 am: Early in the morning, Tour guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and bring you by car to our speedboat at Bach Dang pier.
7:20 am: Then you will depart Saigon by speedboat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city sprawl to lush jungle. A light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) is served, as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.
8:50 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.
9:00 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.
11:00 am: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.
11:30 am: Say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnel and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
01:00 pm: Arrive back at Bach Dang’s pier. The driver will take you back to your hotel by car.

Terms & Conditions

Ticket is valid only on the date specified
The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date.
This tour could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, the merchant will contact you to change different visit date or you can ask for a refund.
The merchant will contact you one day before to provide pickup time, please mind your email or message from the merchant.