Itinerary half day tours travelling to Cu Chi tunnel by boat

Overview

Cu Chi is one of the most attractive travel destination in Ho Chi Minh city. It is miniature battle versatile of Cu Chi’s military and people during the 30-year struggle longtime and fierce to fight invading enemy to receive independence, freedom for motherland. Visitors to Cu Chi tunnel will have chance to know more about Vietnam's history as well as people in the war time.

One thing special in our trip is that you will travel to Cu Chi by boat. A boat trip on Sai Gon river can offer you a chance to take a quick look of local people's daily life on this land with many rivers and canals. It will leave unforgettable memories on your mind.

Destinations:  Ho Chi Minh city - Cu Chi

Highlights:

• - Enjoy the beautiful landscape on the banks of Sai Gon river.
• - Learn a lesson on guerillas living and fighting during the Vietnam-American war.
• - Visit an underground village with intricate network of over 200km tunnels.

Itinerary

Option 1:

- At 7 am our car will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and take you to Bach Dang pier.

- Arrive in the pier, transfer to the boat and depart for Cu Chi tunnel.

- The English-speaking guide will introduce to you the life along the banks of the Saigon River as your boat gracefully slips through knots of floating water hyacinths.

- After one-hour boat trip, you will arrive in Cu Chi tunnel.

- After watching a short documentary, your guide will lead you through the historic Cu Chi tunnel. 

- At about 10:30 am transfer to the boat back to Ho Chi Minh city.

- A traditional Vietnamese lunch of local specialties like lemongrass chicken and caramelized clay pot pork will be served on boat.

- Arrive in Sai Gon in the noon. The trip ends.

*Note: It is also possible to transfer by both car and boat.

Rate & availability

Price inclusion:

• Boat trip
• English speaking guide. Other languages on request
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Entrance fees 
• Bottled mineral water during the trip

Price exclusion:

• Drinks and other meals
• Insurance
• Tips and personal expenses