Small Group Cu Chi and Mekong Full Day From Ho Chi Minh City
- 9–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Vietnam's history and natural beauty with a combined tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Explore the intricate tunnel network used during the Vietnam War at Cu Chi, then journey to the serene Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat ride along the Mekong River, visit local villages, and savor a traditional lunch. This tour offers a unique blend of historical insight and cultural immersion, perfect and convenient for a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. - Amazing boat trips with motor boat & rowing boat - Enjoy honey tea, tropical fruits, coconut candy - Typical Vietnamese Lunch on Island restaurant. - Understanding the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels - Small-group with a maximum of 13 people.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Professional English Guide
- Lunch
- Bicycle
- Boat Trip
What's not
- Personal fee
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We will pick up all the travelers in District 1 or go to our meeting point from 07:30-08:00 AM
07:30AM Departing for Cu Chi tunnels from hotel in District 1 or our office: 243 De Tham St. Around 10:00AM Arriving at Cu Chi tunnels (Ben Dinh) and proceeding to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels before having a real hand-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels. Afterward, test tasting the steamed tapioca root which is the main staple food in Cu Chi during the war. For those interested, there is an opportunity to fire off an AK47 or MK16 with real ammunitions at the nearby shooting range. Leaving Cu Chi tunnels at 01:PM and departing for Mekong Delta – My Tho.
Continue to My Tho, where we take a boat trip along the Mekong River, where you can see fish cages and floating houses on the river. The boat takes you to a small canal, escaping the hustle and bustle of the town. We disembark at a coconut island in Ben Tre and enjoy a walk around the village. Stop at a local family home to enjoy tropical fruit, taste the honey tea and honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music performed by the villagers. Check out the coconut candy shop and learn how to make candy, and see handicrafts made from the coconuts. Take your time snapping photos and enjoy the natural scenery before we head to the local restaurant. Lunch is set with special Vietnamese food. Enjoy your lunch outside under the shade of the trees. After enjoy your time relaxing, walking around the village, or perhaps going for a short bike ride. Travel back to Saigon and arrive around 7.00 pm for the 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
- Dragon Sea Travel Office: 243 De Tham Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam located between Pham Ngu Ngu Lao and De Tham Street, 30 meters from Pham Ngu Lao T-Junction, only Dragon Sea Travel in the small house designs with Triangular wooden Roof.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 13 travellers
- Operated by
- Dragon Sea Travel
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 46% below 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 158 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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