Ho Chi Minh Uncovered Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour
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.
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Luxury Private Tour
Luxury Private Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Ho Chi Minh Uncovered Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
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
Cu Chi Tunnels
• 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.
My Tho
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.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking guide
- Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
- Vietnamese lunch
- Bottled water, wet tissues
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- 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
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
