Private Cu Chi Tunnels tour by Luxury Speedboat

About this tour

A private speedboat journey from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, departing at 8:30 AM for a full eight-hour experience. You'll cruise the Saigon River, then explore the extensive underground network used during the war—crawling through narrow passages, examining hidden bunkers, and learning how fighters ingeniously trapped intruders and masked cooking fires. The tour includes a documentary screening, lunch of Vietnamese cuisine, and the chance to taste tapioca, a wartime staple. Return by speedboat to the city.

Highlights

• Speedboat cruise along Saigon River with city views
• Crawl through authentic narrow tunnel sections
• Inspect hidden bunkers: hospitals, ammunition stores, meeting rooms
• Learn how booby traps were constructed and deployed
• Visit smokeless kitchen exhibit and taste wartime tapioca
• Watch archive documentary shown only at this site
• Vietnamese lunch included at on-site restaurant

What to expect

The day begins with hotel pickup and a one-hour speedboat ride downriver, passing busy Saigon waterfront and local settlements. Once at the site, a guide walks you through an archive film, then you descend into the tunnels themselves—expect tight, humid passages where you'll crouch and crawl for short stretches. You'll see bunker compartments, weapons caches, and a reconstructed kitchen designed to expel smoke underground. After tasting tapioca and exploring traps, you'll gather for a set-menu lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes. The return speedboat journey mirrors the morning route.

Good to know

Not suitable if you have spinal issues, heart conditions, or mobility restrictions. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind soiling; the tunnels are dusty. Bring sunscreen for the boat deck. Vegetarian meals available upon booking. Children under 5 are free but parents cover incidental costs. Travel insurance is included.