Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour: Intimate Small-Group Adventure with Local Expert

Experience an intimate and personalized Cu Chi Tunnels tour with a local expert guide. Discover the remarkable history of the tunnels while enjoying stunning views and avoiding traffic jams.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cu Chi Tunnels - 9:00 am: You will 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.
    9:00 am: Explore the tunnel site, which includes weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigating authentic Viet Cong tunnel, visiting different underground bunkers…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Professional tour guide with international license
  • Unlimited refreshment and local fruits
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in district 1 & 3)
What's Not Included
  • Optional activities such as shooting range (minimum age 18)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Join our small-group tour for a unique encounter with the Cu Chi Tunnels! With a maximum capacity of 14 people, this tour offers a personalized and intimate experience as you traverse from Saigon to the tunnels through the captivating countryside. During the journey, you will have the chance to observe traditional riverside life and avoid heavy traffic…

Location
Ga Tàu Thuỷ Bạch Đằng - Tôn Đức Thắng - Phường Bến Nghé
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lucinda
Jul 15, 2025
Can’t recommend highly enough. - Excellent trip. Our guide, Tin, was superb - he looked after us from hotel pick up to drop off, and he was very knowledgable and had a few good jokes too! The tunnels themselves are not to be missed, and the speedboat was fun with a cool breeze, and quicker than bus transfers. Good selection of food and drinks on the boat, whilst the restaurant food at lunch was also really good. This tour was probably our highlight in Vietnam.
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Domstar1
Jul 15, 2025
Great tour - Our guide Kanga was great. Very friendly enthusiastic and helpful and very engaging with the kids. The kids rated this tour as the best and Kanga as our best guide. The Cu Chi tunnels was very interesting and engaging even for the kids. It was fun exploring the tunnels- the kids wanted to do the full 100m. You can have a go at shooting with an AK47 in a range. Our boat driver and our hostess were also great. Highly recommend Les Rives.
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363randyb
Jul 13, 2025
Eye-Opening, Efficient, and Well-Guided — Worth Every Penny - I did the Cu Chi Tunnels tour with Les Rives by river boat, and I’m so glad I chose this option over the typical bus tour. What really made the experience stand out was our guide, Thini, who brought warmth, humor, and personal insight to the day. His family’s direct connection to the war added depth to the tour, and his storytelling—mixed with perfectly timed jokes—made it engaging from start to finish. The speedboat ride was an unexpected bonus. It was such a peaceful and beautiful way to see both the city and the countryside from the water. Arriving by boat meant we were one of the earliest groups on site, which made a huge difference—quiet grounds when we arrived, tour buses everywhere by the time we left. That alone made the premium feel absolutely worth it. The Cu Chi site itself is both raw and rich with history—an unfiltered look at the war that I found sobering and powerful. I truly can’t imagine spending 2–4 hours roundtrip in a car to get there. The boat ride not only saved time but made the journey part of the experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a smarter, more meaningful way to explore one of Vietnam’s most important historical sites.
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Awh_singapore
Jul 13, 2025
Excellent - Les Rives Experience – Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (Family of Five) - Our family of five had an outstanding experience on the Cu Chi Tunnel tour with Les Rives Experience. From start to finish, the tour was exceptionally well organized and offered a unique perspective on this historic site. Insightful and Informative: The guide provided fascinating insights into the history and significance of the tunnels, making the experience both educational and engaging for adults and teens alike. Comfortable and Convenient: Traveling by speedboat was a highlight—it was comfortable, scenic, and a fun way to reach the tunnels, avoiding the usual crowds and traffic. Family-Friendly: The pace and content were perfect for families, with plenty of opportunities for questions and hands-on exploration. Quality Service: Every detail, from the refreshments on board to the professionalism of the staff, made us feel well cared for throughout the day. While the tour is on the expensive side, we felt it was well worth the investment for the quality, comfort, and depth of experience provided. We highly recommend Les Rives for families looking for a memorable and informative visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels!
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Vicki
Jul 7, 2025
A very memorable half day tour of this incredibly historic location. Highly recommend. - By boat, was a Great way to travel to the tunnels. Wonderful guide in Nguyen. Food, drinks and pickup from hotel was flawless.
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Brooklynspydercat
Jul 3, 2025
Great Tour with Lucky - This was my second time at the Cu Chi Tunnels and it was as good as I remembered. Lucky was a great tour guide. The facilities are good! There are bathrooms at the start and middle of the tour. I was under the weather yesterday and I really needed a toilet and it was easy to get to and navigate. The tour was detailed and very informative as it was 9 years ago when I took it.
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Spacecrew
Jul 1, 2025
Not much time underground but still fascinating - For some reason I thought we’d be spending most of the tour exploring underground tunnels. Not so, there was a 5-10 minute tunnel experience at the end of 2 hours walking around - the length depending how far you were prepared to go crouching or crawling… The rest of the time was spent being guided around the forest area viewing different exhibits including a tank and booby traps. Certainly travelling by boat and beating the crowds was a winner. Breakfast and refreshments on the boat were plentiful and the tour lunch was exactly that - nothing more, nothing less. Lucky was v knowledgeable, supported by Winnie and Captain Phong drove v responsibly!
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886tinal
Jun 19, 2025
The guide from Les Rives was so very good. - The boat company, Les Rives, was a great option. On arrival, they provided banh mi and coffee, water (we were not told that this would be provided by our tour arranger) which were great. Throughout the speed boat trip, we were given information, stories by our great guide, Kau. On getting to the park area for the tunnels, the guide was amazingly knowledgeable, He used information, including stories from US vets visiting, to provide insight and history of the area. We were adequately warned not to go into the tunnels if claustrophobic, however, I thought I would be OK. I do not recommend unless you are certain! It was scary and tight, and while there is a guide leading, once you lose sight, it is a very frightening experience. I would not do that again, it's not necessary to get a feel for what the soldiers did, and how they survived. A lunch at the site restaurant followed, then back on the boat, fresh fruit, sodas and water were provided. A very interesting day, made so by the excellence of the boat company and our guide.
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E8524wtmariannas
Jun 19, 2025
Fun and exclusive tour. - The staff were friendly and caring. The guide was great. Breakfast was tasty and the boat ride was fun. We arrived before the buses and got to explore the tunnels with no one else. The lunch was also great.
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Bob007r
Jun 19, 2025
Cu ChinTunnels with Loed Rives - Great trip – comfortable – very knowledgeable guide (Kha) accompanied us from Ho Chi Minh City (Việt Nam) to the Cu Chi Tunnels area and return; he was very friendly and approachable. Rest of staff (Thanh {hostess}, Thuan {mechanic}, and Liem {captain}) also excellent. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Les Rives River Experience.
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From $87
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).