Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour
Discover Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta are 2 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
- Located over 50km from Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of 250km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
- Mekong Delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy rice fields, coconut farms, tropical fruit gardens. It is very easy for you to catch sight of children riding on the back of the water buffaloes and farmers working on the fields.
Options
Deluxe Group Max 12 Pax
Deluxe Option: Join a guided Deluxe Group from 9-12pax/group. All entrance fees, lunch, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off included.
Pickup included
What's included in Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cu Chi Tunnels
• Watch a documentary film about the largest American ground operation of the Vietnam War. • Discover the complex underground tunnel system and how it worked in the war by the Viet Cong as well as their life in the tunnels between 1961 and 1972. • Try a tiny hiding entrance in the tunnel and see how the locals used to move around. • Spend time exploring the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. • Explore the forest and watch a documentary on the strategic system of the Cu Chi Tunnels. • Crawl into the tunnel and discover a real world under the tunnel. • Give it a try to fire an M16 rifle at the shooting site (payment is required). • Enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.
My Tho
• Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. • Row in a sampan along with the labyrinthine network of canals and local communities. • Try many exotic tropical fruits, acknowledge the coconut processing workshop and visit a honey farm. • Enjoy a live local music performance performed by the villagers.
Inclusions
- Travel insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop off in the center of District 1, 3 and 4
- Vietnamese lunch (vegan food available)
- All entrance fees
- Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
- Tuk tuk or electric car ride through the village
- Ride on motorboat and rowing boat
- Traditional music performance
- Tapioca and Vietnamese hot tea
- Honey tea, coconut candy
- Wheat cake, mineral water, wet tissues
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or tourist bus (optional)
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
- Try your hand at the shooting range with different gun rifles such as: AK-47, M-16, M-60
- Tips
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Free for children under 5 years old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian options are available — please advise at time of booking if required
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 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Hotel pickup and drop off in the center of District 1, 3 and 4. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30-60 minutes prior to the tour start time (exact pickup time will be provided upon reconfirmation). If you are staying in another area, please make your way to the meeting point at Kim Travel's office( 17 Thu Khoa Huan, Ben Thanh Ward, Disrtrict 1, Ho Chi Minh City).
Meeting / End Points
- Kim Travel's office ( 17 Thu Khoa Huan, Ben Thanh Ward, Disrtrict 1, Ho Chi Minh City).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.