... Per Person

  1. Home
  2. Southeast Asia
  3. Vietnam
  4. Cultural & Traditional

Exploring Cu Chi Tunnel By Boat

Pick up from Ho Chi Minh City

Tour Code: SGN-40 Duration: Approx 5 Hours

Cruise downstream along the Saigon riverbed and experience for yourself the historical and strategic importance of Cu Chi Tunnel.

Highlights:

  • Float your way down Saigon River and Learn more About the Stunning Surrounding and rich Ecosystem of the Riverbed
  • Help Yourself to a Light Breakfast Session Onboard your very own boat as you Slowly Cruise your way down Saigon River
  • Make your way Around the Historical Cu Chi Tunnel with your Guide as you Relive the Momentous Moment of past war

Tour Description:

The serene and verdant surroundings of Saigon River offer you a fun trip around the bustling neighbourhood of the river. Make your way around various renowned spots like Thanh Da and Binh Quoi as you slowly learn about the strategic importance of this 230 km river to the surrounding city lives. While you are there, you will also get to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnel and learn more about its importance in helping local Vietnamese win the war on two different occasions. You will also learn about the complex network of underground tunnel and the secret to its rigid structure and life sustaining capability. So ready yourself for an afternoon of adventure.

Travel to Cu Chi on one of your own modern speedboats. Your English-speaking tour guide will share with you all you need to know about the life along the banks of the Saigon River as your boat slowly bring your downstream and introduce you to the beautiful neighbourhood around the riverbank. Along the way, you will pass through famous spots such as Thanh Da, Binh Quoi and Binh Duong pottery village. Feast your eyes on the scenic views and stunning surrounding of the river as you lay eyes on the canals, trees, green garden houses along the way. After you complete your one-hour boat trip, your guide will take you through the historic and famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a tunnel system built in the 20th century which played a strategic role in fending off the French and American armies. The tunnel system itself consists of hospitals, rooms, kitchen, storage area and an underground working room. It is also interesting to note that the walls of the tunnel was excavated and smeared with clay and laterite to ensure it does not crumble and gives it more structure. Air is pumped into the tunnel through ventilation holes found across the area and you will get to hear more about the practical use and the hidden traps lying around the area as you go as well. A light breakfast will be served on the way to Cu Chi and a traditional Vietnamese lunch will be served after visiting the tunnels as well. Once you are full and satisfied, you will conclude your tour and return back to your hotel.

Cancellation Policy:

  • All cancellation from guest incur additional charges as follows:
  • 48 hours before the departure day: 50% charge of the total tour cost.
  • After 48 hours before the departure day or no-show: 100% charge of the total tour cost
  • Customers cannot receive any types of compensation in the case of annulations is due to a force majeure

Pick-Up Time:

  • 6:30 am - 7:00 am
  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am

What's Included:

  • Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
  • Entrance fee, light breakfast, lunch
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Group size of maximum 14 persons
  • English speaking tour guide (other languages available upon request)
  • Travel insurance

What's Not Included:

  • Any Items Not Mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities
  •  Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone and beverage

Additional Information:

  • Minimum two (2) pax for confirmation. This tour is subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) to inquire about the availability of this tour
  • Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during the stipulated time
  • Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

    Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.

    Booking Form
    Adventoro's Price

    ... Per Person

    * Peak Pricing Applied
    When would you like to go for this tour ?
    • ...
    How many of you will be going for the tour ?
    Who should we contact ?
    Where would you like to be picked up from ?
      * For solo booking, please check with Adventoro Concierge for availability before making your payment.
      You're almost set!
      Continue shopping or confirm your adventure by making payment from your cart

      Need Assistance ?

      Make use of Adventoro's complimentary concierge service by emailing info@adventoro.com to effortlessly plan your next adventure!