Half day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat
A special tour to discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels historical site. During the tour, you will be introduced life along the banks of the Saigon River, enjoy a window into traditional Mekong river life and wonderful photo opportunities. Especially, your guide will lead you through the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by resourceful guerrilla fighters to provide communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters during numerous conflicts.
Options
Afternoon Group Tour
Price per person joining afternoon group tour
What's included in Half day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Option1: Morning Speedboat tour
7:00am: Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by car to your boat at Ho Chi Minh City’s central pier at District 1.
7:20am: Depart Saigon by boat. 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.
8:50am: 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.
9:00am: Explore the Cu Chi 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.
11:00am: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.
11:30am: Depart Cu Chi and return to Ho Chi Minh City.
01:00pm: Arrive back at Saigon’s central pier. Staff will take you back to your hotel by car.
Option 2: Afternoon Speedboat tour
Afternoon Half Day Program (5-6 hours): An afternoon schedule from 11.00 am to 05.00 pm with the same itinerary.
Inclusions
- FOC: cold towers, local fruits, soft drinks
- Light dinner (afternoon departure)
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast & lunch (morning departure)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Speedboat from/to Saigon
- Extra food and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
