Cu Chi Tunnel – Mekong Delta Full Day Tour
Cu Chi tunnel - The tunnels are a great destination located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest. Cu Chi was known as the “area of steel” in the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village in the Vietnam-American war. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
Mekong delta: Visit My Tho, enjoy boat rides, explore traditional villages, and savor local fruits. A perfect getaway to experience Vietnam’s countryside!
Both must-see from Ho Chi Minh city will be done in a full day tour - depart early morning from 6:30am
What to see in Cu Chi tunnel?
You will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
Spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
There are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war.
What to see & do in Mekong Delta?
Cruise along the Mekong River, passing Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Experience the vibrant local life on both riverbanks, with traditional villages, lush landscapes, and authentic cultural insights.
Tour take you to:
- Walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits.
- Folk song music which performed by the local people
- Cyling around village
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside
Visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Quotation:
- Group tour: 60USD/Person
- Private tour: Kindly contact for best quotation
Tour detail
- 06:30 Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Group tour only pick-up at the hotels located in distric 1) => one and a half-hour bus drive to Cu Chi tunnel
- Watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime
- Spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system
- See many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war
- Enjoy special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
- Have lunch at the local restaurant.
- Continue to visit Mekong delta - 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 which is performed by local people.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.
- Inclusions: A/c van/bus, pickup at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1, 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.
- Children under 3 years: No charge
- Children 3 ~ 9 yearas: 75% charge (has a private seat on the vehicle)