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Luxury Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat tour

1 Day

Overview

The Luxury Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat Tour is a one-day tour that departs from Saigon by boat at 7:00 am. The tour takes you to the Cu Chi Tunnels site where you can explore the site and watch a brief introductory video to the Cu Chi area. The site 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. You can also try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years. After exploring the site, you can enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes, and soup. The tour ends at 1:00 pm when you arrive back at Saigon’s central pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car. There is also an afternoon half-day program that departs at 11:00 am and returns to Ho Chi Minh City at 4:30 pm.

Highlights

  • Depart Saigon by boat at 7:00 am.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City at 1:00 pm.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

7:00am: Pick up at hotel and depart Saigon by boat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city sprawl to lush jungle. A light breakfast 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. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

Afternoon Half Day Program (5-6 hours): We also offers an afternoon schedule which departs at 11:00am and returns to Ho Chi Minh City at 04:30pm.

* Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly.
* Dress code: Proper wear is strongly recommended when visiting Cao Dai Temple and pagodas.

Includes/Excludes

Includes

  • Light breakfast
  • Traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river
  • All entrance fees.
  • English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request depending on availability. A small surcharge may apply to some languages)
  • Cool-towels and Mineral Water (2 bottle/person)

Excludes

  • Beverages and other meals are not mentioned in the program.
  • Visa fees to Vietnam
  • Personal Expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
  • Tipping/Gratuities
  • Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc...

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Luxury Cu Chi Tunnels Speedboat tour