Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour by speedboat to Ben Dinh: Les Rives
A small-group speedboat trip up the Saigon River from Ho Chi Minh City to the Ben Dinh section of the Cu Chi Tunnels, with breakfast on board and lunch by the river.
- 6 hours (07:00 to 13:00; a second departure runs 11:00 to 17:00)
- Les Rives Joint Stock CompanyLicence 79-0481/2018/TCDL-GP LHQT
- Hotel lobby pick-up in Tan Dinh, Sai Gon, Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, Ban Co, Xuan Hoa and Nhieu Loc wards (the former Districts 1 and 3). Guests elsewhere meet at the Saigon Water Bus Station.
- 2,399,000 VND per personOne adult place on the shared speedboat tour (up to 15 guests), including tax and service charge. Children aged 4 to 12 pay 1,799,000 VND. Seen at Les Rives, lesrivesexperience.com on 14 October 2026.
What the day looks like
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Hotel pick-up and Bach Dang pier
07:00: the guide collects you from your hotel lobby and drives you to the pier.
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Speedboat up the Saigon River
07:20: about 1 hour 20 minutes upriver, with a light breakfast on board.
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Arrival at Ben Dinh
08:40: an introductory film before the tunnels.
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The tunnels
09:00: trap and weapon displays, an optional crawl through a tunnel section, underground bunkers and a taste of cassava.
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Lunch by the river
11:00: lunch at a riverside restaurant.
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Boat back to the city
11:30: return by speedboat to Bach Dang pier by 13:00, then a drive to your hotel.
Included
- Speedboat both ways, in a group of up to 15
- Light breakfast, lunch, drinks and fruit
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central wards
Not included
- Firing range, paid per bullet on the day
- Extra food and drinks
- Tips
It suits
- Travellers who would rather sit on a boat than in city traffic
- Families and older travellers; Les Rives suggests the tour for ages of about 7 to 70
- Early risers: the morning boat is timed to reach Ben Dinh before the bus groups
Skip it if
- You are on a tight budget: road tours to the tunnels cost a fraction of this price.
- You want the quieter Ben Duoc site and its memorial temple: this tour goes to Ben Dinh.
Questions people ask
Which part of the Cu Chi Tunnels does this tour visit?
Ben Dinh, the section nearer the city. Les Rives says its tunnel tours go to Ben Dinh, except its boat-and-bicycle option, which goes to Ben Duoc. Both belong to the Cu Chi Tunnels historic site and lie about 13 km apart.
Do I have to go into the tunnels?
No, going underground is optional. Les Rives notes that the tunnel sections open to visitors have been widened but are still tight, and that there is about 600 to 700 metres of walking on site. The firing range is optional too, paid per bullet on the day.
What is the cancellation policy?
Les Rives' policy page gives a full refund seven or more days ahead, 50% at three to six days and nothing within two days, with a full refund for a medical certificate. The tour page's own FAQ says non-refundable within three days, so confirm the terms when you book.
Sources
Checked on by the Top Tours Vietnam editor. Rules and prices change: the sources below are where we checked them.