Vietnam · Culture

8-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

8 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the immense underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels
02 Cruise by motorboat to Coconut Island in the Mekong Delta
03 Paddle a rowboat through small canals shaded by coconut trees
04 Enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, wine, and live local music at a family home

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense network of connecting underground tunnels in the Cu Chi district of Saigon, and learn about Vietnam's wartime resistance. Then continue to the Mekong Delta, a region that plays an important role in Vietnam's tourism development thanks to its attractive landscapes and unique culture. This full-day experience combines history, local life, and scenic waterways in one journey from Ho Chi Minh City.

This full-day experience combines history, local life, and scenic waterways in one journey from Ho Chi Minh City.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Discovery

7:30 AM - Meet your Vietnam tour guide at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and head to the Cu Chi Tunnels in a luxury car, where you will explore and learn about the Vietnam War resistance and the US forces.
11:30 AM - Depart for the Mekong Delta, stopping at a local restaurant on the way to enjoy a lunch of Vietnamese cuisine.
1:30 PM - Arrive at the Mekong Delta, where you will take a rowboat and paddle along the small canals under the fronds of coconut trees lining both sides.
Board a motorboat to cruise to Coconut Island with your guide.
Disembark at a local family's residence to enjoy tropical fruits. Taste honey tea and wine, see how local products are made, and enjoy a live local music performance by the villagers.
4:00 PM - Enjoy some time strolling along the countryside roads to get to know the locals going about their day. Relax in the peaceful atmosphere before departing for Ho Chi Minh City.
Around 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM - Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and be dropped off at your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta canals, Coconut Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking Vietnamese driver/guide
Air-conditioned transport
Mineral water and cold towel
Lunch
Boat ride

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Know before you go

Pickup is available from Districts 1, 3, and 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup from outside this area is possible for a surcharge of USD 10 per group, to be paid directly to the tour guide.
Pickup takes place from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Logistics