Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full-Day Small Group Tour
- 11 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Make the most of your time in Ho Chi Minh City by combining two iconic southern Vietnam experiences into one seamless day trip—without the hassle of arranging transportation on your own. On this small-group tour, discover the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and learn how the Viet Cong lived and fought during the Vietnam War. Continue your journey to the lush Mekong Delta, where life flows along the river. Cruise through scenic waterways, visit local farms and islands, explore fruit orchards and coconut workshops, and experience the charm of traditional riverside villages before returning to the city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transfer & sightseeing as per program
- English-speaking tour guide
- Boat trips and entrance fee in Mekong Delta
- A/c van, pickup at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1, HCMC
- 1 lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
What's not
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Itinerary
TOUR INFORMATION : GROUP SIZE: 12 people Pick up: 06:45 – 07:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position). Drop off: 19:00 Route: HCMC – Cu Chi District – HCMC Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive.
On arrival, through a short video, you are given an introduction of how Cu Chi Tunnels was made and Vietnamese people suffered the hardships during the period of war. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time. Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Come back to your hotel around 19:00 PM. End the tour. ***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.This tour will back Ho Chi Minh City in lately evening (about 19:00 PM or more).
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Chill Tourist
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is longer than most of them.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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