General

Tour infomation
  • Price From: $ 85
  • Tour Length: Tour 1/2 day
  • Tour Type: Day trips
  • Start From: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Tour route: Cu Chi tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour by Express Boat

Mekong Delta Tours proudly presents the Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour by speedboat, available in the morning and afternoon.

Schedule:

  • Morning Tour: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • Afternoon Tour: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm


7:00 am – Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Bach Dang Pier to board the speedboat.

7:20 am – Depart Saigon by boat. Within minutes, the urban skyline gives way to lush riverside greenery. Enjoy a light breakfast of pastries or sandwiches, fresh tropical fruits, and Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da), while your guide shares stories about local life along the river.

8:50 am – Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels before most large bus tours. Begin with a short introductory video about the site’s history.

9:00 am – Explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnel complex:

  • View displays of weapons and booby traps

  • Crawl through authentic Viet Cong tunnels

  • Visit underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition storage)

  • Optional stop at the shooting range

  • Taste cassava root, a staple of the Viet Cong diet

11:00 am – Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, featuring authentic dishes such as fried spring rolls, chicken, beef, and soup.

11:30 am – Say goodbye to Cu Chi and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

1:00 pm – Arrive back at Bach Dang Pier, then transfer by shuttle to your hotel.


Afternoon Tour Option

The afternoon program follows the same itinerary, departing at 11:00 am and returning to Ho Chi Minh City at 5:00 pm.

Note: Tour duration and times may vary slightly depending on local conditions.

 

Price is in US dollar per person
Travelers Price Inclusion Exclusion
From 13 years old 85 Hotel picking up and dropping off at centrally located hotels
Express boat trip
English speaking guide
All entrance fees
Light breakfast (morning tour)
Lunch
Local fruit
Travel insurance
Other meals not mentioned in the program
Personal expenses
From 4 – 12 years old 60
From 0 – 3 years old free of charges

 

Thank you for visiting our Cu Chi tunnels half day tour by express boat. We are looking forward to serving you.