Explore the historic Cu Chi tunnels with your private speedboat, enjoy the amazing scenic cruise with snacks and free flow drinks onboard while unwinding for a great morning. Lunch to be served by a riverside restaurant where delicacies are hand selected by local gourmet (optional). A meeting with a war veteran is optional but highly recommended for those who want to elevate the tour experience to the next level.
Cu Chi, Saigon
6 hours, from US$ 385pp
Private Trip / Daily Departure
JOURNEYOverview
Overview
Join us on an exciting private trip where you’ll enjoy a wonderful 1.5-hour river cruise to the remarkable Cu Chi Tunnels, the first and longest hand-excavated underground network since the 1940s. Once you arrive, you’ll have the chance to explore these historic tunnels with a friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide, who will enrich your understanding of the Vietnam War and its impact. For an unforgettable experience, we highly recommend meeting a Cu Chi veteran, like the inspiring Uncle Nam, who will share personal stories from his time in the tunnels. Get ready for a journey filled with history, insight, and connection!
JOURNEYHighlights
- Experience the scenic cruise along the Saigon River to Cu Chi countryside on a private speedboat
- Meet with a Cu Chi veteran to listen to an insider’s story (Optional)
- Delve into the historic Cu Chi tunnels with guerilla’s escort
- Learn Vietnam war history lessons from an experienced knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch at a riverside restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines (Optional)
Highlights
- Experience the scenic cruise along the Saigon River to Cu Chi countryside on a private speedboat
- Meet with a Cu Chi veteran to listen to an insider’s story (Optional)
- Delve into the historic Cu Chi tunnels with guerilla’s escort
- Learn Vietnam war history lessons from an experienced knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch at a riverside restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisines (Optional)
JOURNEYItinerary
Cu Chi Tunnels –The first & the longest tunnels dug by hands since the 1940s. Why? To combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, Communist guerrilla troops known as Viet Cong (VC) dug tens of thousands of miles of tunnels, including an extensive network running underneath the Cu Chi district northwest of Saigon. Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps, and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety. To combat these guerrilla tactics, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces trained soldiers known as “tunnel rats” to navigate the tunnels to detect booby traps and enemy troop presence.
Embark your private speedboat for 1.5-hour scenic cruise to the historic underground network up to 250km, dug with hands and a small hoe blade. Escape from the noise of the bustling city and unwind while watching local life along the Saigon River. Fruits and snacks are served with free flow of local beers, water and soft drinks. Explore the tunnels with an experienced local destination expert, walk through the jungle with trees and air-ventilations in the shape of termite mound or ant hill. Dive into the secret entrance then escape to the other exit, experience how life was while being underground for more than 20 years. Shoot the famous AK47, crawl through the original tunnels where health bunker, secret weapon factory and the kitchen locating around. Enjoy the famous Viet Cong food with a cup of green tea before taking 1.5-hour cruising back to the busy city.
This amazing tour is a recommended sample itinerary handcrafted by our destination specialists that can be fully customized to your preferred dates, time frame, hotel’s location and travel interests.
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Itinerary
Cu Chi Tunnels –The first & the longest tunnels dug by hands since the 1940s. Why? To combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, Communist guerrilla troops known as Viet Cong (VC) dug tens of thousands of miles of tunnels, including an extensive network running underneath the Cu Chi district northwest of Saigon. Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps, and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety. To combat these guerrilla tactics, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces trained soldiers known as “tunnel rats” to navigate the tunnels to detect booby traps and enemy troop presence.
Embark your private speedboat for 1.5-hour scenic cruise to the historic underground network up to 250km, dug with hands and a small hoe blade. Escape from the noise of the bustling city and unwind while watching local life along the Saigon River. Fruits and snacks are served with free flow of local beers, water and soft drinks. Explore the tunnels with an experienced local destination expert, walk through the jungle with trees and air-ventilations in the shape of termite mound or ant hill. Dive into the secret entrance then escape to the other exit, experience how life was while being underground for more than 20 years. Shoot the famous AK47, crawl through the original tunnels where health bunker, secret weapon factory and the kitchen locating around. Enjoy the famous Viet Cong food with a cup of green tea before taking 1.5-hour cruising back to the busy city.
This amazing tour is a recommended sample itinerary handcrafted by our destination specialists that can be fully customized to your preferred dates, time frame, hotel’s location and travel interests.
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JOURNEYDates & Prices
As this suggested itinerary can be personalized to your specific requirements, it is aslo available for online booking – just click “BOOK NOW” button then proceed the payment. Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
INCLUSIONS
* Private comfortable airconditioned vehicle transfer from hotel to the pier, from restaurant back to hotel
* Round trip by private speedboat tour to Cu Chi tunnels
* Snacks, fruits and water served during the program
* Lunch at a riverside restarant with local specialties (OPTIONAL)
* English speaking tour guide escort throughout the trip
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal shopping and expenses
* Items not mentioned in inclusions
* Gratuities for tourguide and driver
Dates & Prices
As this suggested itinerary can be personalized to your specific requirements, it is aslo available for online booking – just click “BOOK NOW” button then proceed the payment. Depending on your preferred dates and arrangements, final pricing will vary from low season to peak season travel.
INCLUSIONS
* Private comfortable airconditioned vehicle transfer from hotel to the pier, from restaurant back to hotel
* Round trip by private speedboat tour to Cu Chi tunnels
* Snacks, fruits and water served during the program
* Lunch at a riverside restarant with local specialties (OPTIONAL)
* English speaking tour guide escort throughout the trip
EXCLUSIONS
* Personal shopping and expenses
* Items not mentioned in inclusions
* Gratuities for tourguide and driver
