Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Eco Tour: Non-Touristy and Small Group

4.9 (181 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration10h - 11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore two of southern Vietnam’s most fascinating worlds in one unforgettable day — the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the peaceful Mekong Delta. This small-group eco journey combines history, culture, and nature through immersive, animal-friendly activities that support local communities.
Start your morning uncovering the underground network of Cu Chi, then travel to the Mekong Delta for an authentic countryside experience. Ride a Tuk Tuk through coconut groves, cruise along tranquil waterways, and share a delicious farm-to-table lunch by the river.
Designed for mindful travelers, this experience promotes sustainable tourism — connecting with local life while respecting the land and its heritage.

What's included

  • Lunch at local farm
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Private motorboat and sampan
  • Air-conditioned transfer by Limousine van
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    07:30 AM: Pick-up at hotel or Meet at meeting point.
  2. Cu Chi Tunnels
    2h · Admission ticket included
    09:00 AM: Arrive at Cu Chi and explore the underground network stretching over 200 km. Learn about the daily life, survival strategies, and ingenuity of Vietnamese soldiers.
  3. 1h 30m
    11:00 AM: Depart for the Mekong Delta (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
  4. Ben Luc
    1h
    12:30 PM: Arrive at Ben Luc and enjoy a fresh, local-style lunch with scenic river views.
  5. Ben Luc
    3h
    01:30 PM: Begin your countryside journey by Tuk Tuk through quiet villages and coconut groves. Visit a guava orchard, taste fruit from the garden, and continue to a local coconut farm to learn about sustainable agriculture.
    - Cruise along a small canal by rowboat.
    - Learn traditional water scooping and daily farming techniques.
    - Stroll through coconut groves and rice paddies.
    - Sip a fresh coconut drink and relax in a hammock.
  6. Ben Luc
    1h
    Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.
  7. Ho Chi Minh City
    Pass by
    Arrive at your hotel — end of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel Pickup service (District 1 only):
- Available for most hotels in central District 1 (except Tan Dinh and Saigon Ward).

Meeting Point Pickup:
- For guests staying outside District 1.
- Meeting point: 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Check-in time: 07:45 AM.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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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