Ho Chi Minh Uncovered Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

5.0 (27 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration11h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta are two must-visit destinations near Ho Chi Minh City, offering a perfect blend of history and culture. This full-day tour takes you through the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground network built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War, before heading to the peaceful Mekong Delta. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the river, experience traditional folk music, visit a local candy workshop, and glide through narrow canals on a hand-rowed sampan. With a delicious lunch in My Tho and convenient door-to-door transport, this tour is ideal for travelers looking to explore both iconic sites in a single day.

Options

Small Group Cu Chi & Mekong

Small luxury group (Max 12pax)
Pickup included

Small Group Mekong Delta

Small Luxury Group (Max 12pax)
Pickup included

Small Group Cu Chi tunnels

Small group tour without lunch

Private - Cu Chi & Mekong

Luxury Private Tour
Pickup included

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
  • Vietnamese lunch (For full day options)
  • Bottled water, wet tissues
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • A/C modern van
  • Honey tea, snake or banana wine, and coconut candy
  • Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Bullet fee at Cu Chi shooting range (~600,000 VND per 10 bullets)
  • Additional meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    This full day Tour starts from the pick up. We have pick up included. We start from 6:30 and after finishing the pick up drive to chu chi tunnel
  2. Cu Chi Tunnels
    2h · Admission ticket included
    • Watch a documentary about the largest U.S. ground operation in the Vietnam War.
    • Learn about the Cu Chi Tunnels – how the Viet Cong lived and fought underground from 1961 to 1972.
    • Try entering a small hidden tunnel and experience how locals moved around.
    • Explore the tunnel maze with trapdoors, storage rooms, kitchens, hospitals, and command centers.
    • Walk through the forest and watch a film on the tunnel’s strategic role.
    • Crawl through real tunnels to see life underground.
    • Try shooting an M16 rifle at the range (extra fee).
    • Taste cassava – the staple food during wartime.
  3. My Tho
    3h
    Head to the nearby pier and hop on a traditional boat for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River. Pass by the Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islets while enjoying the lush landscape and lively river scenes.

    Then, ride a sampan boat through narrow canals lined with coconut palms for a closer look at local life. Stop at a bee farm to taste honey tea, enjoy local fruits, listen to traditional music, and learn about the daily life of the villagers.

    Finish the trip with a Vietnamese lunch – vegan options available.
  4. Ben Tre
    1h
    After lunch, take a boat ride to Ben Tre – the "coconut kingdom" – known for its coconut farms and fruit orchards. Enjoy a relaxing bike ride through the peaceful countryside and learn how local coconut products are made.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We can meet at Opera House or directly pick up from your hotel. Travellers who are nearby Opera House can be picked up as well.

End point

We can meet at Opera House or directly pick up from your hotel. Travellers who are nearby Opera House can be picked up as well.

Pickup details

- We offer free pickup if your location is in District 1, District 3, or District 4
- If you would like us to pick you up from another area, a surcharge will apply depending on your location.
- The pickup time starts from 6:45 am - 8:15 am in these areas Q1,2,3,4,5,7 Phu Nhuan, Binh Thanh, Thu Duc

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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