A special tour to discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels historical site. During the tour, you will be introduced life along the banks of the Saigon River, enjoy a window into traditional Mekong river life and wonderful photo opportunities. Especially, your guide will lead you through the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by resourceful guerrilla fighters to provide communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters during numerous conflicts.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
FOC: cold towers, local fruits, soft drinks
Light dinner (afternoon departure)
English-speaking guide
Breakfast & lunch (morning departure)
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Speedboat from/to Saigon
Extra food and beverages
Tips and personal expenses
Itinerary
Option1: Morning Speedboat tour
7:00am: 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.
7:20am: Depart Saigon by boat. 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.
8:50am: 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...
Half day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat
Ho Chi Minh City
About
A special tour to discover the famous Cu Chi Tunnels historical site. During the tour, you will be introduced life along the banks of the Saigon River, enjoy a window into traditional Mekong river life and wonderful photo opportunities. Especially, your guide will lead you through the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by resourceful guerrilla fighters to provide communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters during numerous conflicts.
