Les Rives Tour-Cu Chi Tunnels Cruise

Unique Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Speedboat: Experience a VIP journey from Ho Chi Minh City, arriving ahead of larger bus tours for a more tranquil exploration.

Scenic Saigon River Cruise: Enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and lush jungle as you travel along the Saigon River in our comfortable speedboat.

Engaging Guided Experience: Learn from our knowledgeable English-speaking guide, who will share fascinating insights about the Cu Chi Tunnels and life along the river.

Hands-On Exploration: Crawl through authentic tunnels, visit underground bunkers, and witness weapon exhibitions for an unforgettable firsthand experience.

Delicious Traditional Lunch: Savor a delightful Vietnamese meal by the river, featuring local specialties that will tantalize your taste buds.

Seamless Comfort and Convenience: This all-inclusive experience includes round-trip hotel pickup, a light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and all entrance fees, ensuring a worry-free day where you can focus on enjoying every moment.

Morning Half Day Program (5-6 hours)

7:00 am: Early in the morning, Les Rives 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. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

Afternoon Half Day Program (5-6 hours)* Les Rives also offers an afternoon schedule which departs at 11:00 am and returns to Ho Chi Minh City at 5:00 pm

Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly.