Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels in a more comfortable and scenic way with Les Rives. Cruise from central Ho Chi Minh City along the Saigon River by speedboat, enjoy breakfast and refreshments on board, and arrive at Cu Chi ahead of many larger tour groups. Explore the historic underground tunnel network with an English-speaking guide before enjoying a Vietnamese riverside lunch.
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels by Les Rives speedboat. Cruise along the Saigon River with breakfast and refreshments, arrive ahead of many bus tours, explore underground tunnels, bunkers and wartime exhibits with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy a Vietnamese riverside lunch before returning to Saigon.
Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi along the Saigon River, watching the urban skyline gradually change into quieter river communities and lush tropical scenery.
The early speedboat departure helps you reach Cu Chi before many of the larger bus groups, giving you a more relaxed experience at the site.
Discover underground tunnels, kitchens, meeting areas, ammunition storage, bunkers and wartime exhibits while learning how the tunnel system was used during the war.
Enjoy a light breakfast, fresh tropical fruit, Vietnamese iced coffee and refreshments while cruising along the Saigon River.
Learn about Cu Chi’s history and life along the Saigon River through explanations and stories from an experienced local English-speaking guide.
Finish your Cu Chi visit with a traditional Vietnamese lunch served by the river before cruising back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meet your guide at your hotel and transfer to the central pier in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cruise along the Saigon River with a light breakfast, tropical fruit, Vietnamese iced coffee and refreshments.
Reach the historic site and begin your guided visit.
Discover tunnels, bunkers, kitchens, hidden entrances, wartime exhibits and taste traditional cassava.
Enjoy a Vietnamese meal by the river after your Cu Chi visit.
Relax on the scenic journey back to central Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive at the pier and transfer back to your hotel.
Comfortable walking shoes
Lightweight clothing
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Camera or smartphone
Personal medication
Small amount of cash for optional expenses
The Cu Chi Tunnels site includes outdoor walking paths, uneven surfaces, steps and narrow underground spaces. Entering the tunnels is optional, so guests who prefer not to crawl underground can still visit the majority of the historical site and exhibitions. The tour may not be suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations without prior arrangement. Please contact us before booking if mobility assistance is required.
Children are welcome on this tour. Children aged 4–12 are generally eligible for the child rate, while infants aged 0–3 may travel free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Children must remain under adult supervision throughout the speedboat journey and during the visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Child policies and age ranges are subject to the operator’s current conditions at the time of booking.
A Vietnamese meal is included in the tour. Vegetarian meals and certain dietary requirements can usually be arranged with advance notice. Please provide any food allergies or dietary requirements when making your booking so the operator can prepare accordingly.
Morning and afternoon departures follow the same core tour experience.
Tour timings are approximate and may vary depending on operational and river conditions.
Tunnel crawling is optional.
The shooting range is optional and ammunition is not included.
Guests should follow all safety instructions provided by the guide and boat crew.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available only within the designated service area.
Please advise us in advance of dietary requirements or mobility concerns.
The itinerary may be adjusted when necessary for safety, weather or operational reasons.
Yes. Entering the narrow tunnels is optional. You can still visit the exhibitions, bunkers, underground facilities and other areas of the Cu Chi site without crawling through the tunnels.
The morning program takes approximately six hours, normally departing around 07:00 and returning to Ho Chi Minh City at approximately 13:00.
Travelling by speedboat avoids much of the city road traffic and offers a scenic journey along the Saigon River. The early departure also allows the group to reach Cu Chi ahead of many larger coach tours.
Yes. A light breakfast is served during the speedboat journey and typically includes sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruit and Vietnamese iced coffee. Refreshments are also provided.
Yes. A traditional Vietnamese riverside lunch is included after visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised in advance.
No. The shooting range is optional and ammunition must be paid for separately at the Cu Chi site.
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for accommodation within Les Rives’ designated central pickup area. Guests staying outside this area may need to travel to the designated meeting point.
Les Rives currently lists a maximum group size of 15 guests for this tour.
Light, comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended. The Cu Chi site includes outdoor walking areas, uneven ground and optional narrow tunnels, so comfortable footwear is preferable.
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