Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour Small Group
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour Small Group
About This Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Transfers included
Air-conditioned van
Meals included
Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Vietnamese cuisine.
Duration: Full Day
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Live tour guide
English
Instant confirmation
Instant booking confirmation
Group Size
4-12 Members
Highlights
Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground wartime network
Learn about guerrilla life through an introductory documentary video
Crawl through tunnel sections and see hidden traps, kitchens, and command centers
Cruise the Tien River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
Ride a traditional sampan through Mekong canals and cycle through village paths
Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, coconut candy, and Southern Vietnamese folk music
Itinerary
- 06:45 – 07:00: Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Depart for Cu Chi District by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Morning – Cu Chi Tunnels: After approximately a 1.5-hour drive, arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Watch an introductory video explaining how the tunnels were constructed and how Vietnamese soldiers survived underground during wartime.
- Explore the remaining tunnel areas, including living quarters with kitchens and bedrooms, weapons factories, storage rooms, field hospitals, and command centers. Learn about the hidden trap doors and defensive traps used for protection during the war. After the visit, enjoy special tea and cassava, traditional guerrilla food. Short break time follows.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Vietnamese cuisine.
- Afternoon – Mekong Delta (My Tho): Continue to My Tho City and board a boat for a scenic cruise on the Tien River. Admire the calm river scenery and pass the four famous Mekong islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.
- Cruise through narrow canals by traditional sampan, surrounded by lush countryside. Enjoy a short cycling tour through local villages, offering an up-close look at rural life in the Mekong Delta.
- Visit a coconut candy workshop, sample seasonal tropical fruits, enjoy honey tea, and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local residents.
- Late Afternoon: Begin the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Around 19:00: Drop-off at your hotel. Tour ends. Drop-off time may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Full Description
Experience two iconic sides of southern Vietnam in one full day. This small-group tour combines the powerful wartime history of the Cu Chi Tunnels with the peaceful river life of the Mekong Delta.
Begin your journey in Cu Chi, where you’ll explore preserved sections of the underground tunnel system, learn about guerrilla life through an introductory video, and discover hidden traps, living quarters, and command centers. After lunch, continue to My Tho and cruise along the Tien River, passing lush islands and rural riverbanks.
Glide through narrow canals by traditional sampan, visit local workshops, sample tropical fruits and honey tea, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, and experience village life through a short countryside cycling route. A perfect balance of history, culture, and nature — all in one day.
Tour Type: Small-group full-day historical & countryside tour
Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Cu Chi District → My Tho (Mekong Delta) → Ho Chi Minh City
Includes
- Air-conditioned van
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (District 1 hotels only)
- Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Mekong Delta boat trip & sampan ride
- Lunch at a local restaurant (Vietnamese set menu)
- Tropical fruits & honey tea
- Bottled water and wet towels
- Small souvenir gift for guests
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverages and services not mentioned in the inclusions
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Notre Dame Cathedral is under restoration; visits are outside only
- Some tunnel sections require crouching or crawling; participation is optional
- Tour schedule may change slightly due to traffic or weather, but all sites remain the same
- Pickup and drop-off are available only in District 1
Accessibility
- Infant rates apply only if they do not occupy a seat or tour inclusions
- Please inform the supplier in advance if traveling with an infant
Activity Provider
Originals
