Cu Chi Tunnels By Speedboat (morning)

Highlights

On this scenic 1-hour boat trip, you will be introduced life along the banks of the Saigon River. You can go through the tunnels dug by resourceful guerrilla fighters to provide communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapons caches and living quarters during numerous conflicts. Finally, you will have a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

Itinerary

7:00 . Group gathering - Tour with guide
Early in the morning, our guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and bring you by car to our speedboat at Bach Dang pier.
7:20 . Breakfast time - Tour with guide
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 . Arrive Cu Chi - Tour with guide
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 . Visit tunnel - Tour with guide
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 . Lunch time - Tour with guide
Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.
11:30 . Return to Ho Chi Minh city - Tour with guide
Say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnel and return to Ho Chi Minh City
13:00 . Tour finish - Tour with guide
Arrive back at Bach Dang’s pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

What to Expect

- Enjoy the cruise along Saigon River to Cu Chi Tunnels.

- Watch a short documentary about Cu Chi during the war.

- Pay a visit inside the tunnels and try some rifle shooting (optional with surcharge).

- Enjoy light lunch on-board or at the local riverside restaurant.

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:

V.A.T and service charge.

Air-conditioned transfer, speedboat.

English-speaking guide service.

Light breakfast & lunch.

Admission fee as specified in the program.

Drinking water.

Tour exclusive:

Travel insurance.
All meals and beverage unspecified.
Personal expenses, optional visit and other services unspecified.

Children policy :

Children from 0-2 years old: free of charge.
Children from 3 years to 10 years old: 80% of adult’s price.
Children from 11 years old: 100% of adult’s price.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charge will be applied if cancellation notice made:
- After booking confirmation: 10% of the tour fare.
- Within 24 hours before departure time: 40% of the tour fare.
- Last-minute or no-show: 100% of the tour fare.