Private Cu Chi and Mekong Essence Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on a memorable journey from the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels—an underground world built on resilience—to the peaceful Mekong Delta, where daily life follows the gentle rhythm of the river. Explore the historic tunnels used during wartime, then shift from battlegrounds to serene waterways as you cruise through lush coconut groves. Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, and handmade coconut candy while experiencing the warmth of local culture. With a private guide and a smooth, well-organized itinerary, this tour perfectly blends history, adventure, and nature—all in just one day

What's included

  • Motor boat trip, Small row boat
  • Hotel pick up & drop off in district 1
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Air condition car or van
  • Lunch of Vietnamese cuisine
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Other personal expenses
  • Holiday surcharge

What to expect

  1. 2h
    7:30 Our guide picks you up at your hotel to go to Cu Chi Tunnel for one and half hours by minivan.
  2. Cu Chi Tunnels
    4h · Admission ticket included
    The Cu Chi Tunnels, once part of the notorious “Iron Triangle,” form an extensive underground network that served as a vital base for Vietnamese resistance forces. Once a heavily bombed wasteland, Cu Chi now stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and a living museum of wartime ingenuity and Vietnamese culture.

    Afternoon: Depart Cu Chi for My Tho by car (about two hours), with a lunch stop at a local restaurant along the way
  3. Can Tho
    2h 30m
    Arriving in My Tho, you'll board a boat cruising along peaceful canals lined with coconut trees. The journey leads to a small coconut island in Ben Tre, where we take a short village walk and visit a local family. Enjoy fresh tropical fruits, honey tea, honey wine, and traditional Vietnamese folk music.

    We then continue to a coconut candy workshop to see the candy-making process and browse handmade coconut products. Walking deeper into the village, you’ll pass orchards, flowers, and traditional homes—an ideal moment to relax and experience the authentic charm of the Mekong Delta countryside
  4. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    17:00 – 17:30 going back Ho Chi Minh City.
    19:00 Tour ends at your hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our car will pick you up at lobby your hotel with name

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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