Vietnam · Village Tours

Private Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Experience

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels with a private guide
  • 02 Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta in one day
  • 03 Cruise along tranquil canals in My Tho and Ben Tre
  • 04 Visit a coconut island village and meet a local family
  • 05 Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, honey wine, and folk music
  • 06 See a traditional coconut candy workshop
  • 07 Savor a Vietnamese lunch during the tour
  • 08 Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in District 1

Discover two of southern Vietnam’s most memorable experiences in one private day trip, combining the wartime history of the Cu Chi Tunnels with the peaceful waterways and village life of the Mekong Delta. Begin with a guided visit to Cu Chi, where an intricate underground network reveals the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese resistance during the Vietnam War.

Then continue to My Tho and Ben Tre for a slower-paced journey through the delta. Cruise along quiet canals by boat, visit a coconut island village, enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea and honey wine, listen to traditional Vietnamese folk music, and see how coconut candy is made. With private transport, lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this full-day experience offers a rich blend of history, culture, and rural scenery.

The Cu Chi Tunnels, once known as the formidable "Iron Triangle" during the Vietnam War, form an intricate underground network that served as a strategic military base for Vietnamese resistance forces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Bến Tre
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7:30 Our guide picks you up at your hotel to go to Cu Chi Tunnel for one and half hours.The Cu Chi Tunnels, once known as the formidable "Iron Triangle" during the Vietnam War, form an intricate underground network that served as a strategic military base for Vietnamese resistance forces. Once a devastated "dead land," relentlessly bombarded by millions of explosives, Cu Chi now stands as a testament to resilience and ingenuity. Today, this historic battlefield is more than just a relic of war—it is a living museum, blending legendary wartime history with the rich cultural identity of the Vietnamese people. Afternoon: We will depart from Cu Chi to My Tho city for two hours by car. On the way to My Tho, we stop at restaurant to have a lunch. Arriving in My Tho City, you'll board a boat that glides along a tranquil canal, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. As you cruise through lush coconut-lined waterways, you'll reach a charming coconut island in Ben Tre. Here, we disembark and take a leisurely stroll through the village, where you’ll be welcomed by a local family. Savor the taste of fresh tropical fruits, sip on honey tea and honey wine, and immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of traditional Vietnamese folk music performed by the villagers. Continuing our journey, we walk along the village paths to a coconut candy workshop, where you can witness the art of candy-making and explore beautiful, handcrafted items made from coconut trees. Strolling deeper into the village, you'll find yourself surrounded by fruit-laden orchards, colorful flowers, traditional houses. Take your time to soak in the serene countryside scenery and enjoy an authentic taste of Mekong Delta’s rural charm. 17:00 – 17:30 going back Ho Chi Minh City. 19:00 Tour ends at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City. 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up & drop off in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Motor boat trip, Small row boat
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch of Vietnamese cuisine
  • All entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Our driver will pick you up at lobby your hotel with your name

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ho Chi Minh City..

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