Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels
- Cruise the serene Mekong Delta waterways
- Visit traditional riverside villages
- Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch
- Experience local culture and traditions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City
- Guided tours of Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
- Lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
We depart Ho Chi Chi Minh City in the morning to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, known for its role in the anti-American resistance during the Vietnam War and now seen as a symbol of heroism. With over 220 km of underground tunnels, it's a popular tourist attraction for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. The scenic route from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi passes through the local countryside, offering sights such as ducks and buffalo along the river. Despite its tranquil appearance today, it's hard to imagine the destruction caused by bombing and mines in the past, when Cu Chi was designated as a "free target zone."
After investigating the tunnels, we'll head to My Tho, a province in the Mekong Delta region. We'll embark on a boat ride along the upper Mekong and witness the Four Animal Islands named after creatures in Buddhist lore: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle. On this portion of the tour, you'll get a glimpse of local Vietnamese life and how it is tied to the river. Later, we'll take you on a rowboat excursion through the narrow waterways, showcasing the fertile agriculture of the delta with its fruit orchards, coconut plantations, and beekeeping farms. During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to taste honey tea, seasonal fruits, fresh coconut candy, and enjoy southern Vietnamese folk music. Finally, we'll return to Ho Chi Minh City and drop you off at your hotel around 6:30 PM.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour involves walking and boat rides; participants should be comfortable with these activities.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and water activities.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for protection during outdoor excursions.
- Carry a camera to capture the scenic beauty and cultural landmarks along the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Cu Chi tunnels
Had a great day. Really interesting tour. Would highly recommend and a special mention to the tour guide Kevin. Kept us informed and entertained all day.
A must trip when in Ho Chi Ming City
Our guide Kevin was fantastic. So knowledgeable, funny and made our visit very interesting. The balance of visiting the sights and showing us local family business where we could try the local sweets, see craftsmanship was great. It gave a small insight into some of the local life. Thank you Kevin we had the best day.
Cu chi Tunnel & Me Kong river with Kevin, the great 👍🏻
Fun tour! Kevin is very experience, informative & funny.. We appreciate every part of the tour.. Thumbs up for Kevin. 👍🏻👍🏻
Highly recommend
The tour was more than I expected. Good mix of history, culture and local life. Matthew was a fantastic tour guide and the driver and boat people were great.
Great trip
The guide TOAN was amazing, spoke good english and knew something about everything you asked him. Made the trip about the people he went with and tried to accompony any of your wishes as well as he could, couldnt ask for better guide, made the whole trip, that was already great, 10/10