Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Catamaran Speedboat

VIP Catamaran Experience: Glide through the Saigon River on a private catamaran speedboat, blending the thrill of speed with spacious comfort. Enjoy exclusive views and refreshments as you soak in the scenic river life.

Journey Through History: Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels and delve into this historic site, with weapon exhibits, hidden trap doors, and cleverly disguised tunnel entrances that transport you back in time.

Guided Insight: With a dedicated guide, uncover the creative survival tactics of the guerrilla fighters, from smoke-concealing kitchens to underground bunkers, and witness the impact of American bombings.

Hands-On Exploration: Navigate the authentic tunnels, slightly enlarged for comfort, yet still offering a powerful glimpse of life underground during the war. Sample cassava root and see original war-era weapons.

Traditional Vietnamese Lunch: After your tour, relax by the river with a flavorful Vietnamese meal, including free-flowing beer and soft drinks.

Seamless Comfort and Convenience: This all-inclusive experience includes round-trip hotel pickup (only available in district 1 & 3), a light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and all entrance fees, ensuring a worry-free day where you can focus on enjoying every moment.

Departure Time: 8:30 AM

Finish Time: 3:20 PM

For more than 10 years of serving, Les Rives always takes guests’ comfort, enjoyment and safety as our top priorities. Thus, we are excited to launch our latest product: Cu Chi Tunnels by Catamaran Speedboat. This combines the thrill of a speedboat ride and the spacious, comfort of a catamaran along with the add-on premium service that we offer. You will travel like a VIP to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels historical site to uncover the secrets of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network of underground passageways built and used by the Viet Cong to evade detection as they moved troops and supplies throughout Ho Chi Minh City’s northern districts.

During the trip to Cu Chi Tunnels, Les Rives English-speaking guide will introduce you to life along the banks of the Saigon River as your boat gracefully slips through knots of floating water hyacinths on this scenic boat trip. You will have a chance to enjoy a window into traditional Mekong river life and wonderful photo opportunities.

After you visit the tunnels, a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch with free flow of beer and soft drinks will be served.

8:30 am: Les Rives guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby and bring you by car to our speedboat at Bach Dang pier.

8:45 am: Then you will depart Saigon by speedboat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city sprawl to lush jungle. The guide will explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.

10:15 am: You will arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Watch a brief introductory ‘propaganda’ video to the Cu Chi area.

10:20 am: 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.

12:20 am: Enjoy a delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch by the river, consisting of authentic fried spring rolls, chicken and beef dishes and soup.

1:20 pm: Say goodbye to Cu Chi Tunnel and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

3:15 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.

Inclusions: Lunch, free flow beer, wine, unlimited refreshments and local fruit, 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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