Vietnam · Boating

6-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Lunch

6 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise by VIP speedboat along scenic rivers from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi
02 Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels with secret entrances, bunkers, and traps
03 See traditional rice-paper and rice-wine production during your visit
04 Enjoy a traditional 7-course Vietnamese lunch with one complimentary drink

Embark on an exhilarating 6-hour VIP speedboat tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cruise along scenic rivers while enjoying a light breakfast on board and observing daily life on the riverbanks. Explore the historic tunnels, learn about their wartime significance, and discover secret entrances, bunkers, traps, and underground hideouts. The experience also includes local traditions such as rice-paper and rice-wine production, followed by a traditional 7-course Vietnamese lunch with one complimentary drink.

Observe daily life along the riverbanks and enjoy open-air scenic views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

VIP Speedboat Journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels

07:15 am - 07:45 am Pick-up at the hotel lobby in District 1, District 3, or Saigon WaterBus Station.
Meet your friendly tour guide, who shares local history and storytelling throughout the journey.
08:00 am Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels by VIP, Premium, or Luxury speedboat.
Enjoy a light breakfast on board, including Sugar Town cake, seasonal fruits, and mineral water.
Observe daily life along the riverbanks and enjoy open-air scenic views.
09:15 am Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels.
09:30 am Explore the tunnels while watching a documentary on their history and wartime use.
Walk in the jungle and visit traps, secret entrances, bunkers, and underground hideouts.
Try shooting at the rifle range (bullets not included).
See the rice-paper and rice-wine production process.
Crawl through the tunnels and experience the unique underground environment.
Rest while drinking green tea and tasting tapioca, a traditional wartime food.
11:45 am Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese 7-course lunch with one complimentary drink per guest.
02:00 pm Return to Ho Chi Minh City and drop-off at your hotel or meeting point.

Where this trip takes you

Ho Chi Minh City riverbanks, Cu Chi Tunnels, jungle trails

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance fee included
Life vest and insurance on the boat
Professional English-speaking guide
Sugar Town bakery treats and seasonal fruits
Mineral water and wet towels provided
Vietnamese traditional set lunch included
One complimentary drink per guest with lunch service
Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in District 1 and District 3

What's Not Included

Bullet fare at Cu Chi's rifle range
Optional gratuities

Know before you go

Surcharge for pick-up and drop-off by speedboat at Saigon Water Bus Thao Dien Area: 600,000 VND per trip.
Speedboat departure time at the pier: 8 AM.
Restrooms are available only at Saigon Water Bus and Cu Chi Tunnels.
Apply insect spray before entering the Cu Chi Tunnels area.
For groups, 10 bullets can be purchased for shooting and shared together.
Recommended shoes: sandals, hiking boots, high-tops, trainers, and sneakers.
Keep children beside you and take care of them during the tour.