Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Luxury Speedboat & Bicycle

Departure Time:  7:00 AM

Finish Time:  4:30 PM

Looking for a thrilling and unique way to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels? Look no further than this exciting tour, which takes you on a journey by boat and bicycle through the beautiful countryside of southern Vietnam.

First, hop aboard a modern speedboat and cruise along the winding Saigon River, taking in the sights and sounds of daily life along the riverbanks. As you journey to the Cu Chi area, you’ll be struck by the tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside, covered in lush green rubber forests and dotted with small, peaceful villages.

Once you arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels, prepare to be amazed as you explore this incredible network of underground passageways that played a crucial role in the Vietnam-US conflict. With the guidance of an expert English-speaking guide, you’ll learn about the history and significance of the tunnels, and even have the chance to crawl through them yourself.

But that’s not all – this tour also includes a leisurely bike ride through the picturesque villages and plantations that dot the surrounding countryside. Riding on comfortable and impeccably maintained bikes, you’ll get an up-close look at daily life in southern Vietnam, from the peaceful agricultural landscapes to the friendly and welcoming locals.

So if you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure that combines history, culture, and natural beauty, don’t miss out on this amazing tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels by Boat and Bicycle.

*Minimum 4 people per booking is required for this tour. If your group size is less than 4 people, kindly contact us to check for availability.

Premium servicesAvailable in small group tourGuided by local experts Meal included (breakfast & lunch)Pick-up and drop-off included

7:00 am: 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.

7:20 am: Depart Saigon by speedboat. 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.

8:50 am: Arrive at Cu Chi, top quality Merida, Trek or Giant mountain bikes with helmets are
ready for you to start the exciting road trip of 20km. Guided by a well English spoken biker, you will ride the back roads and hidden dirt trails to escape the crowds and bus tourists and to see the real Southern Vietnam. The cycling route follows scenic, rural roads specially chosen for this area. Ride through shaded rubber plantations, cycle to a rice paper workshop, and enjoy the friendly, smiling faces of villagers and artisans along the way. You will have a light snack after finishing half of the cycling trip.

12:00 pm: Explore the tunnel 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.

1:00 pm: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic
fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.

2:00 pm: Say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnel and return to Ho Chi Minh City by boat.

3:00 pm: Arrive back at Bach Dang’s pier. Les Rives staff will take you back to your hotel by car.

Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly

In order to ensure a more personal guided experience and the premium service that we commit to, this tour will only available with minimum 4 pax.

Inclusions: Light breakfast, lunch, unlimited refreshments and local fruits, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, pickup and drop off at centrally located hotels.

Exclusions: Food and drinks (unless specified), gratuities (optional), bullets at shooting range (optional), surcharge for halal meal options (if required)

Please note we only pickup and drop off at hotel located in district 1 and district 3.

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Discover one of Vietnam’s most important historical sites – the Cu Chi Tunnels by boat and bicycle

During the Cu Chi Tunnels tour, your guide will lead you through this fascinating region, providing commentary on the historical context and importance of different attractions.

You’ll ride through the surrounding area of Cu Chi site, past evocative images of conical hatted workers, buffalo ploughing fields, and miles of lush green paddy fields. You will visit a traditional house where handmade rice paper is made. This offers a window into authentic rural Vietnamese life that few visitors have ever witnessed.

You will explore tunnels and bunkers dug with hand tools by the guerrilla fighters, used as communication and command centers, makeshift triage hospitals, weapon arsenals, and kitchens that served up to 10,000 people.

You’ll take in a variety of ingenious booby-traps and war-relics including a tank and machine guns. You’ll see how the guerrillas forged traps from unexploded American bombs, how they concealed tunnels entrances from troops and sniffer dogs, and how they cooked food without alerting American soldiers with the smoke.

You’ll see the inner workings of this multilevel 250km maze of tunnels, and of course you’ll get to experience what life was like down there for yourself! Don’t worry there are plenty of exits! A firing range at the end of the tour offers you the chance to shoot genuine war-relic weapons including M16s and Browning M1919s. The wartime story has never been as real as in Cu Chi.