7:00 am: Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and bring you by van to your boat at Saigon’s pier.

7:30 am: Then you will depart Saigon by speedboat. Within 15 minutes, the banks of the river change from city sprawl to lush jungle. A light breakfast of sandwiches or pastries, fresh tropical fruits and Vietnamese iced coffee (Ca phe sua da) is served, as your guide explains rural traditions and aspects of riverbank life.

9:00 am: Arrive at and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels site before the tour buses arrive after traveling the considerable distance by road.

9:15 am: Begin the guided Cu Chi tour taking in tunnels, ammunition caches, secret bunkers, command centers, a firing range and more.

11:30 am: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch in a pleasant riverside setting.

12:30 pm: You will be picked up by Les Rives’ minibus or Jeep (depending on the booked option) and explore the surrounding Vietnam countryside. Visit a cricket farm, an organic herb farm and a local house that makes rice paper by hand in the traditional method. Head back to Saigon by Les Rives’ minibus or Jeep.

03:00 pm: Arrive back in Saigon and be dropped off at your hotel.

Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly. 

Meals: Lunch

Accommodation: N/A