Vietnam · Culture

Full-Day Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour with My Tho Cruise

1 Day Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the tunnel system of Cu Chi Tunnels
  • 02 Try cassava and special tea
  • 03 Real shooting experience in the field
  • 04 Boat along the Tien River to visit the Mekong Delta islands
  • 05 Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music

Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and discover how the Vietnamese people lived and survived during wartime, with a chance to try cassava and special tea. Then continue to the Mekong Delta for a boat trip along the Tien River, visits to picturesque islands, a sampan ride through small canals, and a short cycling tour around the village. The experience also includes a stop at a coconut candy workshop, seasonal fruits, honey tea, and Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local artists.

Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and discover how the Vietnamese people lived and survived during wartime, with a chance to try cassava and special tea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Discovery

  • Pick-up: Pick up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The journey to Cu Chi takes approximately one and a half hours by bus.

  • Introduction to Cu Chi Tunnels: Before exploring the tunnels, watch an introductory video about how they were constructed and how the Vietnamese people survived the harsh wartime conditions.

  • Exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels: Explore the remaining areas and tunnel system, including special living quarters with kitchens and bedrooms, along with other military facilities such as weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centres. These facilities helped the tunnel residents meet their basic needs. You will also discover hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels, which were used for security during the war.

  • Tea and Cassava Break: Afterwards, enjoy special tea and cassava, which was a staple food for the guerrillas during the war, and take a short break.

  • Lunch: Have lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Visit to My Tho City: Continue the tour with a visit to My Tho City. Embark on a boat trip on the Tien River, where you can enjoy the gentle breeze and the natural beauty of four picturesque islands - Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise - along the riverside. Cruise through the small canals by sampan, immersing yourself in the beauty of the countryside. Take a short cycling tour around the village for an unforgettable Mekong Delta experience.

  • Coconut Candy Workshop and Fruit Tasting: Visit a coconut candy workshop and indulge in seasonal fruits and honey tea. You will also have the chance to listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local artists.

  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Finally, return to Ho Chi Minh City, concluding your trip.

  • End of the tour.

Cu Chi Tunnels, Tien River boat trip, Mekong Delta islands

Where this trip takes you

Cu Chi Tunnels, Tien River boat trip, Mekong Delta islands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A/C van or bus, with pick-up at centrally located hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Transfers and sightseeing as per the program
  • English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees
  • 1 lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Mineral water, boat trip, fruit, and honey tea

What's Not Included

  • Personal costs and tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverages and other services not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes or sandals
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Hat
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • From 2-17 pax.
  • You should book at least 2 days in advance.
  • Cancel within 24 hours before the activity starts.
  • Please bring all valid documents.
  • The tour guide will speak English.
  • We support pick-up and drop-off for guests in the central area of District 1, including hotels located on the following roads: Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Dinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thu Khoa Huan, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh, Nguyen Van Cu, and Ky Con.
  • Outside the areas listed above, we do not provide pick-up; guests will gather at our office to join and end the tour.
  • We will not be responsible for late arrivals.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
177 Đường Đề Thám, Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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