Cu Chi Tunnels and Tan Lap Floating Village Day Tour
- 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Overview: Escape the bustling city for a perfect blend of history and nature on this full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground network built during the Vietnam War, and experience the peaceful beauty of Tân Lập Floating Village, known as the “mini Mekong Delta” of Long An Province. This tour offers a balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation — ideal for those who want to see both sides of Southern Vietnam in just one day. ⸻ Tour Highlights: • Explore the popular section of Cu Chi Tunnels • Learn about Vietnam’s wartime history from a knowledgeable local guide • Walk through the mangrove forest trails and take a boat trip through the Tân Lập Floating Village • Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant • Small group (max 10 people) for a more personalized experience • Comfortable transfer by air-conditioned van
Inclusions
What's included
- for Cu Chi & Tan Lap
- Bottled water
- Boat trips
- Vietnamese food (vegetarian upon request)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Non-mandotary
Itinerary
7:30-8:00 AM – Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Cu Chi (about a 1.5-hour drive). – Arrive at Cu Chi Ben DinhTunnels. • Watch a short documentary about the tunnel system • Explore the underground tunnels, hidden bunkers, trapdoors, and weapon factories • Learn how the Vietnamese soldiers survived and fought during the war • Taste the special boiled cassava with tea — the local wartime snack
Depart for Tân Lập Floating Village, located in Long An Province (approx. 1.5 hours). – Enjoy a Vietnamese set lunch at a local riverside restaurant. – Visit Tân Lập Floating Village: • Walk along the peaceful wooden bridge path through the cajuput forest • Take a boat ride along the canal to explore the serene landscape • Climb the observation tower for panoramic views of the wetlands – Depart back to Ho Chi Minh City. – Arrive at your hotel. End of the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please wait for us at the West Gate on Phan Chu Trinh St. Our uniform guide will meet you and contact you via WhatsApp
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Hana Tourist Vietnam
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 21% above the median of the 518 day trips we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 213 of 518.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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