Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group
Overview
Get the most from a spare day in Ho Chi Minh City by combining two local must-sees into one trip, without spending hours organizing your own transport. With this small-group tour, visit the Viet Cong’s Cu Chi Tunnels to learn how they were used in the Vietnam War. Then, explore the Mekong Delta’s farms, islands, and villages; with boat rides, orchard and coconut workshop visits, and more, before your return.
Inclusions
- A/c van/bus, pickup at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1, HCMC
- transfer & sightseeing as per program
- English-speaking tour guide
- 1 lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine
- Boat trips and entrance fee in Mekong delta
- Mineral water (2 bottle/pax/day), fruit and honey tea
- Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
TOUR INFORMATION :
GROUP SIZE: 12 people
Pick up: 06:45 – 07:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
Drop off: 19:00
Route: HCMC – Cu Chi District – 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
On arrival, through a short video, you are given an introduction of how Cu Chi Tunnels was made and Vietnamese people suffered the hardships during the period of war. 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.
Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: My Tho, My Tho, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta
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.
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.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Come back to your hotel around 19:00 PM. End the tour.
***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.This tour will back Ho Chi Minh City in lately evening (about 19:00 PM or more).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
TOUR INFORMATION :
GROUP SIZE: 12 people
Pick up: 06:45 – 07:00 (the time of pick up depends on customer’s hotel/ accommodation’s exact position).
Drop off: 19:00
Route: HCMC – Cu Chi District – 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
On arrival, through a short video, you are given an introduction of how Cu Chi Tunnels was made and Vietnamese people suffered the hardships during the period of war. 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.
Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: My Tho, My Tho, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta
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.
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.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Come back to your hotel around 19:00 PM. End the tour.
***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.This tour will back Ho Chi Minh City in lately evening (about 19:00 PM or more).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.