Vietnam · Water Adventure

1-Day SUP Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels via the Sai Gon River

1 Day Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy paddleboarding on the Sai Gon River
02 Take in changing riverside scenery with water hyacinth, mangroves, and rice paddies
03 Explore the historical site of the Cu Chi Tunnels
04 See American weapons, M41 or M48 tanks, and enemy air force aircraft

Join this unique experience to reach the Cu Chi Tunnels by stand-up paddle board while soaking in the beauty of the Sai Gon River. Paddle through changing riverside scenery, from clumps of water hyacinth and mangrove trees to views of rural life and rice paddies, before exploring the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. At the site, discover wartime remnants, secret bunkers, and a documentary film about the guerrillas' fight for independence. This day tour combines water adventure, countryside scenery, and battlefield history in one journey.

Join this unique experience to reach the Cu Chi Tunnels by stand-up paddle board while soaking in the beauty of the Sai Gon River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sai Gon River Paddleboarding and Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration

Meet your tour guide at 7:00 am. You will be picked up from your hotel in new transportation and taken to the main point of the tour - Cu Chi Tunnels.
Enjoy the opportunity to experience a tractor ride with a farmer, then paddle slowly by SUP down a stream of the Sai Gon River to Cu Chi Tunnel (Ben Dinh) for 2 hours. Along the way, admire the scenery along the riverbank as it changes remarkably, with clumps of water hyacinth, mangrove trees, and more.
Capture a full view of one side of a small branch of the Sai Gon River, including the rural life of local people, fishing boats, other daily activities, and attractive landscapes of rice paddies. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnel and see firsthand the remnants of wartime and the secret bunkers. Watch a documentary video about how guerrillas fought bravely to gain independence. Then, try crawling through the tunnels and shooting different types of guns, such as the AK47 or M16.
At the end of the tour, try tapioca and hot tea. Finally, head back to Ho Chi Minh City and get dropped off at your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Sai Gon River, Cu Chi Tunnels, mangrove trees, rice paddies

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking guide
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
All entrance fees
Lunch
Pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)
Bullets at the shooting range (optional)
Surcharge for halal meal options, if required

What to bring

Clothes for changing
Caps or hats
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Swimsuit or a long-sleeve rash guard with shorts, or regular sportswear

Know before you go

We provide pickup from hotels in Districts 1, 3, and 4. If you would like to meet at the meeting point, please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
Please note the following prohibition and limitations:
- The SUP activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility. Moreover, it is not suitable for anyone with certain medical conditions such as heart problems, high blood pressure, etc.
We created this adventure tour, A Day on Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) to Explore Cu Chi Battlefield, for those who love and are passionate about pushing themselves to the limit and finding unique places around Vietnam. Instead of spending your time visiting by van or bus, you will participate in a different way of travelling to the Cu Chi Tunnel. We will arrange this for you, so you do not need to worry about traffic transportation.

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