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Les Rives Experience
A speedboat tour company running small-group trips from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta and Can Gio since 2010.
At a glance
- Type
- Speedboat tours
- Area
- District 1 (Saigon), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Official site
- lesrivesexperience.com
Good to know
- Small groups
- Cu Chi and Mekong Delta by boat
- Sunset cruise
- No shopping stops
Why we recommend it
Les Rives has been running speedboat tours from Ho Chi Minh City since 2010, offering an alternative to the coach trips that most visitors take to the sights outside the city. Its tours travel along the Saigon River and the waterways beyond in small groups, and the company makes a point of including no forced shopping stops.
The most popular trip is the Cu Chi Tunnels Tour by Speedboat, which takes about six hours and makes the journey to the tunnels by boat rather than by road. Other tours include the Authentic Mekong Delta Tour and the Can Gio Mangrove Forest Tour, each about eight hours, and a ten-hour full day combining the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. There is also a sunset cruise on the river, and on New Year's Eve a three-hour fireworks cruise by catamaran speedboat that starts at 22:00.
The company says every boat carries international-standard safety equipment and that its guides are licensed and fluent in English. It suits couples, families and travellers who want to see the countryside around the city at a more relaxed pace than a crowded coach allows. Guest reviews on its website mention hotel pickup and food, fruit and soft drinks on board, but check what is included in the tour you choose when booking.
The main office is in the IBC Building on Me Linh Square in District 1, open from Monday to Friday during office hours, and bookings can be made by phone, WhatsApp or email.
If you have time for only one trip out of the city, the Cu Chi Tunnels tour by speedboat is the most popular choice, pairing a visit to one of the country's best-known war sites with a journey along the river.
Some practical points apply to boat trips from the city. Wear comfortable clothes, sun protection and shoes with a good grip, bring a light rain jacket in the rainy season from around May to November, and carry a little cash for drinks or souvenirs. Tell the company about any dietary requirements or mobility needs when you book, and follow the crew's safety instructions when boarding and leaving the boat.
Les Rives Experience FAQs
What tours does Les Rives offer?
Speedboat tours to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta and Can Gio, plus a sunset cruise.
How long is the Cu Chi Tunnels tour?
About six hours.
Is there a full-day option?
Yes, a ten-hour tour combining the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Are groups small?
Yes, the company runs small-group tours.
Are there shopping stops?
No, the company says there are no forced shopping stops.
Is safety equipment provided?
Yes, every boat carries international-standard safety gear.
When was the company founded?
It has served guests since 2010.
How do I book?
By phone or WhatsApp on +84 78 592 0018 or by email at [email protected].