Skip the Traffic. Arrive Before the Crowds.
6 hours
Daily Tour
16 people
English
Most Cu Chi tours from Ho Chi Minh City are:
| Saigon River Tour | Typical Bus Tour |
| Scenic river | Highway traffic |
| Faster | Slower |
| Small group | Crowded |
| Premium seats | Standard bus |
| Arrive earlier | Peak crowds |
| Departure Time | 8:00 am |
| Note | Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure |
| Tour Length | Approximately 6 hours |
Start your The History of Cu Chi Tunnels by Luxury Speedboat tour from Ho Chi Minh City with convenient hotel pickup from selected central districts or meet our team at the designated departure point. Our guide will welcome you and provide a short introduction before boarding.
Leave the busy city traffic behind and travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels by luxury speedboat along the Saigon River. Relax in comfortable seating, enjoy light refreshments, and discover local riverside life during this scenic journey.
Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels after approximately 75 minutes by speedboat. Traveling by river helps you avoid road congestion and reach the historic site comfortably, ready to begin your guided exploration.
Explore the fascinating underground network with your English-speaking guide. Learn about hidden entrances, bunkers, traps, living areas, field kitchens, and the daily life of Vietnamese soldiers during wartime. Guests can also experience crawling through a section of the original tunnels.
After exploring the tunnels, enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Take time to relax and recharge before your return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
Board the speedboat for a relaxing cruise back to the city. Enjoy fresh air, peaceful river scenery, and views of local communities along the Saigon River.
Return to central Ho Chi Minh City in the early afternoon, giving you plenty of time to continue sightseeing, shopping, or relaxing after your half-day Cu Chi Tunnels speedboat tour.
Brilliant tour with Danny. Boat ride was the highlight of the trip! Danny was very informative. Kept the kids entertained too. A really great experience.
A very well organised, comfortable, informative and fun experience. Our guide, Mr Chi is a true professional, extremely knowledgable and funny. He speaks from the heart!
The speedboat is a great way to travel, the early morning trip means that you beat the crowds.
My family had a really good experience and we are pleased to have booked this trip instead of others.
Thanks for a great time, Mr Chi 😁
Skip the grueling road traffic and book the speedboat option. The ride up the Saigon River was smooth, breezy, and scenic, keeping us cool with fresh fruit and cold water. By arriving by water, we beat the tour bus crowds. The small group size made the experience incredibly personal, and our guide was fantastic at explaining the deep history. Topped off with a delicious riverside lunch, this was a flawless, premium experience from start to finish!
+ All entrance fees
+ English-speaking guide
+ Mineral water and wet towels
+ Life vest and insurance on boat
+ Sugar Town bakery & seasonal fruits
+ Vietnamese traditional set lunch
+ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in District 1
- Shooting range ammunition is not included
- Any personal expenses
- Tip
In the event of adverse weather conditions or safety concerns, the tour may be rescheduled or canceled. We will notify you in advance and provide alternative options for your consideration.
We are committed to delivering a high-quality tour experience - from transportation, sightseeing to dining and professional tour guides. When you travel with Saigon River Tour, everything is included in the tour price as specified. Each journey not only offers cultural and social value by promoting local heritage to our guests, but also helps support the local families and communities we partner with along the way.
Depending on the number of participants, but we limit our group size to a maximum of 16 guests to ensure both safety and comfort throughout the tour.
The tour is suitable for all ages; however, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
You should be ready to bring a hat, sunglasses, don’t forget to pack sunscreen and insect repellent.
To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 72 hours before the experience start time in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
Absolutely. Taking a standard bus often means sitting in unpredictable, heavy highway traffic for 2 to 2.5 hours each way. Traveling by luxury speedboat transforms a tiring, bumpy commute into a scenic and relaxing river cruise. You completely bypass the traffic, enjoy the fresh air, and get a unique perspective of the city skyline transitioning into the peaceful countryside.
The speedboat journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each way. This cuts the typical overland travel time in half, giving you more time to explore the historical site and less time sitting in transit.
Yes! Because we travel swiftly by water and bypass the morning rush-hour gridlock on the roads, our speedboat tours consistently arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels well before the massive crowds of bus tourists. This allows you to explore the historic site in a much quieter, cooler, and more intimate atmosphere.
Yes, we frequently welcome international cruise ship passengers. We offer a dedicated, private pick-up and drop-off transfer service directly from Phu My Port for an additional fee. Please contact our reservation team in advance with your cruise ship's docking schedule so we can perfectly coordinate your timings.
Yes, absolutely. We offer fully private tours that include the exact same premium itinerary, but the luxury speedboat and English-speaking tour guide are reserved exclusively for your group. If you already have your own guide and just need transportation, we also offer "Private Charter" boat rides.
No, crawling through the underground tunnels is completely optional. While adventurous guests will have the opportunity to navigate safe, widened sections of the tunnels, there is plenty of fascinating history, exhibitions, and displays to see above ground. If you are claustrophobic or simply prefer not to go underground, you can easily skip the crawling sections and wait comfortably with the guide.
