Vietnam · Archaeology

12-Hour Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour from Saigon

8 Hours Round trip from Mekong River Delta Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and learn their strategic role during the Vietnam War
  • 02 Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Tien River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands
  • 03 Cruise through small canals by sampan and cycle through the picturesque Mekong Delta countryside
  • 04 Visit a coconut candy workshop and enjoy honey tea, seasonal fruits, and Southern Vietnamese folk music

Embark on a 12-hour adventure to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the scenic Mekong Delta. Explore the wartime tunnel network and learn how Vietnamese people lived and survived during the Vietnam War. Then continue to My Tho for a boat trip on the Tien River, a sampan ride through small canals, and a cycling tour through the countryside. Round out the experience with a visit to a coconut candy workshop, seasonal fruits, honey tea, and Southern Vietnamese folk music.

Explore the tunnels, including living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
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 from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin your adventure.

  • Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels on a 1.5-hour bus ride and discover the extensive tunnel system used during the Vietnam War.

  • Watch an introductory video to learn how the tunnels were created and how Vietnamese people survived in harsh conditions. Explore the tunnels, including living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. You will also discover hidden trap doors and security traps.

  • After exploring the tunnels, enjoy a traditional snack of tea and cassava, the guerrillas' food during wartime.

  • Head to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch before continuing your journey.

  • Proceed to My Tho City, where your boat trip on the Tien River begins.

  • Experience the beauty of the four islands - Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise - along the riverbanks.

  • Cruise through a small canal in a sampan boat, followed by a short cycling tour around the village to enjoy the stunning countryside scenery.

  • Visit a local coconut candy workshop and taste fresh seasonal fruits and honey tea.

  • Listen to traditional folk music performed by local people while enjoying the serene atmosphere.

  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ends.

Cu Chi Tunnels, Tien River, My Tho countryside

Where this trip takes you

Cu Chi Tunnels, Tien River, My Tho countryside

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mekong River Delta 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer to and from your hotel in District 1
  • English-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Know before you go

Pick-up is available from hotels in the following areas:

  • Lý Tự Trọng
  • Lê Thánh Tôn
  • Trương Định
  • Nguyễn An Ninh
  • Phan Chu Trinh
  • Lưu Văn Lang
  • Lê Anh Xuân
  • Đồng Khởi
  • Nguyễn Huệ
  • Thi Sách
  • Thủ Khoa Huân
  • Thái Văn Lung
  • Mạc Thị Bưởi
  • Hồ Huấn Nghiệp
  • Nguyễn Thái Bình
  • Lê Thị
  • Hồng Gấm
  • Bùi Thị Xuân
  • Sương Nguyệt Ánh
  • Nguyễn Văn Cừ
  • Ký Con
  • For locations outside these areas, please head to the meeting point at 112 Tran Hung Dao Street to join the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour start
Mekong River Delta, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Mekong River Delta.

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