General
- 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:
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Morning Tour: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
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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:
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View displays of weapons and booby traps
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Crawl through authentic Viet Cong tunnels
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Visit underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition storage)
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Optional stop at the shooting range
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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.