Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full Day
Tour Code
N/A
Duration
Half day
Departure
Ho Chi Minh
Tour type
Cultural & Historical
Tour Overview
CU CHI TUNNELS & MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY
GROUP SIZE: 12 people
PICK UP: 06:30 – 6:45am
DROP OFF: 19:00pm
ROUTE: HCMC – Cu Chi district – Mekong – HCMC
The CU CHI TUNNELS & MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY tour combines history and nature in one exciting journey from Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network used during the Vietnam-American war. Here, you will learn about wartime strategies, explore sections of the tunnels, and gain insight into the resilience and daily life of Vietnamese soldiers.
In the afternoon, continue your adventure to the beautiful Mekong Delta region. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the branches of the Mekong River, passing through lush waterways and local villages. You will experience traditional handicraft workshops, taste tropical fruits, and discover the peaceful lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. This full-day tour offers a perfect combination of historical discovery and cultural exploration.
Private Cu Chi and Mekong Delta Tour Full-day
Itinerary
Day
01
HCMC – Cu Chi district - Mekong – HCMC
HCMC – Cu Chi district - Mekong – HCMC
Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.
Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war.
Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
Cu Chi Tunnel
Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Continue to visit 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.
Boat trip on Tien River
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.
***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather…so the finished time could be later than expecting.
What's Included
Included
- 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.
Excluded
- Personal costs & tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Beverage and other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
NOTE:
- Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in center Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- We are not responsible for your lateness.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
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