Duration : 1 Day
Destination Covered : Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels
Tour Activities : Sightseeing
Tour Themes : Culture & Heritage
Price on Request
Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Overview
This tour is perfect for those who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War or are looking for a day trip not too far away from Ho Chi Minh city. The tour takes you to two important tourist sites: Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Located over 70km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of 250km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, When Cu Chi was “A Free Target Bombing Zone”. The remnants visitors will see, show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took
place there and visitors will see the remnants.
Lunch in My Tho after over one and half hour bus drive passing rice field. Then take a cruise on the Tien River to the Unicorn Island. On the way, you can see Dragon, Phoenix and Turtle Islands. You are going to enjoy the Southern Vietnamese Folk Music, it is performed by the local people who are living on the Island. After visiting the Coconut Candy Mill, enjoying honey tea and the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal, you should not miss.
Before you are in Ben Tre province – “the country of coconut”, to see a typical agriculture model call “Garden – Pond – Cage”. Boat trip back to My Tho City. Heading back HCM City by bus.
Food & Drinks
1 lunch with Vietnamese set menu
Meeting point
Pickup location:
07:30 at 65 Nguyen Du, Sai Gon Ward
Please arrive 15 minutes early at the pick-up point for check-in!
Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour Itinerary
The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone “. The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battle ground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!
Afternoon: We will depart from Cu Chi to My Tho city for two hours by car. On the way to My Tho, we stop at restaurant to have a lunch.
Menu lunch:
Spring rolls
Chicken stir-fried with cashews
Stir-fried vegetables
Ground pork wrapped in lemongrass and fried
Crispy fried squid
Chicken soup with vegetables
shrimp tempura
Braised pork
Steamed rice
Seasonal fruit
Upon arrival to My Tho City, The boat take you to small canal, where is the place you totally escape from the busy town. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a coconut island in Ben Tre. We disembark and have a walk around the village. Stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea, honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music, performance by the villagers.
Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree. Take a walk through village with two sides there are so many kind of fruits, flowers, trees, local houses, children in Mekong delta, take your time to have nice photos and enjoy nature scenery.
17:00 – 17:30 going back Ho Chi Minh City..
19:00 Tour ends at your hotel
More Details about Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Inclusions
- Hotel
- Air conditioned vehicle with comfortable seating
- Bottled drinking water
- English Speaking Guide
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- Passenger insurance on board
- Traditional music
- Wet tissue
Exclusions
- Shooting range fee
- Tips
Payments Terms
- * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Important Info
- Pet policy
- This activity doesn't allow pets
- Know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult
- Smoking, pets: not allowed on board
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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