Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour Full Day from Saigon

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour Full Day Group Tour is a combination trip from Ho Chi Minh City that offers both historical and cultural experiences. The morning is spent exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network used during the Vietnam War, and the afternoon involves a boat cruise through the Mekong Delta, showcasing rural life, local crafts, and folk music. This type of tour is ideal for visitors with limited time who want to see two major attractions in one day. Trip is also highly recommended on TripAdvisor and Viator with Great Reviews and Best Price:

Cu Chi Tunnels (Morning):

• Historical significance: The tunnels were an underground network used by Viet Cong soldiers, featuring living areas, kitchens, and hospitals.
• What to expect: You will see a short documentary, explore an enlarged section of the tunnels, and see displays of traps and a weapons workshop.
• Experience: You can crawl through a portion of the tunnels and learn about guerrilla warfare tactics.

Mekong Delta (Afternoon):

• Cultural immersion: The tour continues with a boat trip on the Mekong River, including a visit to My Tho.
• Activities: You’ll take a rowboat through smaller canals, enjoy fresh tropical fruits, and listen to traditional Vietnamese folk music.
• Local life: You will have the chance to visit local businesses, such as a coconut candy workshop.

Itinerary

07.00 – 07.30: Our Tour Guide and Driver will pick up at your hotels in center of district 1,3,4 of Ho Chi Minh City for Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour Full Day. The trip to Cu Chi Tunnels Area will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive.

Before exploring the tunnels. You will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, you will have a chance to try special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war).

• Have lunch at the local restaurant.

Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.

Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta Tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local people.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Our tour guide and driver will drop you off at city center and our Day Trip to Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta ends at about 18:00.

Price & Inclusions

Tour Price:

Inclusions: A/c van/bus, pickup at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1, 3, 4 of HCMC, transfer & sightseeing as per program; English-speaking tour guide; entrance fees; 1 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine; mineral water, boat trip, fruit and honey tea.

Exclusions: Personal costs & tips; travel insurance; beverage and other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Trip Notes:

• Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation around Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City.
• We are not responsible for the lateness of our travelers. And the refund is not available for no show passengers.
• Infant rates applied if they do not occupy a seat & the inclusions. Please advise if you have infant at time of booking.

Cancellation Policy: Free of Charge for Cancellation Up to 48 Hours Before Tour Departure. Please note that, all the refund will be transfer to PayPal Account. And that does not include 10% of money transfer fee. Our travelers will have to pay for that fee.