Tours/Ho Chi Minh City/Half Day Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels with Luxury Speed Boat
Viator · group up to 16 pax

Half Day Tour the Cu Chi Tunnels with Luxury Speed Boat

4.8(171)Ho Chi Minh City1 hour
VIATOR4.1(10)TRIPADVISOR4.9(161)

Description

* Our speedboat will cruise along Saigon River to the Cu Chi Tunnels, taking one hour. * You will discover the landscapes along the banks on the way there or back, as well as seeing the busy streets of Saigon. * Then we will spend time to explore the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. Besides, we will enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava. * On the way back, we will drop you off at War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market or your hotel in Dist.1. ( If you choose back Bus option)

Tour Options

GO BOAT 2 Ways -Lunch Set Menu
  • GO BOAT BACK BOAT: Transfer by Luxury Speedboat max 16 pax, Tour guide, lunch set menu, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off are included. Pickup included
Private Tour - Lunch Set Menu
  • Private Tour Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

• Watch a 3D movie about the largest American ground operation of the Vietnam War. • Discover the complex underground tunnel system and how it worked in the war by the Viet Cong as well as their life in the tunnels between 1961 and 1972. • Try a tiny hiding entrance in the tunnel and see how the locals used to move around. • Spend time exploring the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. • Explore the forest and watch a documentary on the strategic system of the Cu Chi Tunnels. • Crawl into the tunnel and discover a real world under the tunnel. • Give it a try to fire an M16 rifle at the shooting site (payment is required). • Enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.

Highlights

Experienced English speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop off in the center of District 1, 3 and 4
Wheat cake, Bottled water and wet tissues
Vietnamese lunch (vegan food available)
Entrance fees
Tapioca, Vietnamese hot tea
Luxury speedboat ride
Travel Insurance

What's included

Included
Experienced English speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop off in the center of District 1, 3 and 4
Wheat cake, Bottled water and wet tissues
Vietnamese lunch (vegan food available)
Entrance fees
Tapioca, Vietnamese hot tea
Luxury speedboat ride
Travel Insurance
Not included
Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list

Pickup Locations & Times

Hotel pickup & Drop off (centrally located hotels only). Hotel pickups commence approximately 30-60 minutes prior to the tour start time (exact pickup time will be provided upon reconfirmation). If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office ( 17 Thu Khoa Huan, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian options are available — please advise at time of booking if required

Reviews(171)

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Mette M
June 6, 2026
Great trip to Cu Chi tunnels

Thank you Thanh for guiding us through the very interesting story of Cu Chi and its tunnels! Great guiding and appreciated the sharing of your family’s history. The speed boat option is very relaxing. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Dear Sir/ Madam, Thank you so much for taking your time to share such a heartwarming review. Your words remind us why we love what we do. Every member of our team—from the office staff to the guides in the field—works with one purpose: to serve our guests with honesty and respect. We deeply value your suggestions and will carefully consider them to make our tours even more enjoyable and up-to-date for future travelers. Wishing you safe travels and unforgettable experiences ahead!

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A7188EGpaulb
May 17, 2026
Fantastic

Tan is such a pleasure to be around. Very informative and was able to tell us about his family who were in the war. Highly recommend

Operator response

Dear Sir/ Madam, Your feedback is truly invaluable to us. We are so glad that our tour guide could contribute to making your trip enjoyable and meaningful. At Kim Travel, we believe every journey should exceed expectations, and your recognition strengthens that belief. We promise to keep learning, improving, and innovating, so that every next adventure with us will bring even greater joy.

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Z7304KCmaral
April 27, 2026
Fun learning experience!

Great experience! Pickup was seamless and the speed boat experience was very fun! Our guide Thanh was very knowledgeable and polite. Highly recommend!

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Wayne M
March 28, 2026
Overall, a pretty good experience.

We were a group of 11,which was okay. Cu Chi Tunnels is a very popular destination, and was packed with people, which takes away from the experience. Saying that, it is worth visiting, maybe make your own way there, and do the audio. Kim our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and attentive. The draw back was competing with a number of other groups at a particular talking point. There seems to be an understanding amongst guides to keep the group moving, meaning sometimes it’s a bit of a rush. The boat is the only way to go, due to the huge number of tourist buses making the journey back slow. The lunch was fine, and plenty of it

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florianfK7302XJ
March 25, 2026
Highly recommended!

We booked the Chu Chi Tunnels with Kim Travel via TripAdvisor. Immediately after booking we received all important information. Times, places and contact options were communicated quickly and easily. On the day of the venture, our guide Nhu contacted us to coordinate the meeting place and time with us. We felt right in the right hands for this day. The boat trip (according to the pictures) took about an hour, then we arrived at the Ben Dinh tunnels. Certainly the place visited by more tourists, however, Nhu has given us a super informative and coordinated tour. She is human, how professionally (historically) really excellent! We learned so much and once again we felt like we had visited a great country with an even greater population. Thank you from the heart, Nhu!

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E1842VKpeters
March 21, 2026
Nice tour

It was beautiful and goes our guide was Nhu. She could convey it well and clearly. Sincerely, Peter Snel

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sqm21
March 2, 2026
Speed boat to Cu Chi Tunnels

Tea was an excellent tour guide from start to finish. He was informative, spoke great English and made a point of checking we were all happy, took photos when we wanted them and took the tour at a comfortable pace. Arriving by speed boat was, in my opinion, the only way to do this tour in comfort. I highly recommend and will be booking it for my clients!

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W3048QYbrettc
December 30, 2025
Speed boat and tunnels all in a day!

Thanh was a wonderful guide, friendly and informative. His knowledge of the cu chi tunnels was fantastic, also sharing some personal family experiences if the war as well. We would highly recommend going by the speed boat on the river also added to the experience.

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Joanne H
December 29, 2025
Very interesting trip

We had a great day. It’s very interesting. Our guide Thanh was helpful and kind. He explained everything clearly and made it an easy day out. I would recommend. The boat ride is over 1 hour fyi.

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Lisa G
December 28, 2025
Ci Chu tunnels

Great Day out with Troy learning a lot about the Vietnam war and the amazing Ci Chu tunnels. Speed boat was a fun and quick way to get there. Must book

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