Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full Day Tour, Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full Day Tour, Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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Experience Vietnam's wartime resilience and rural charm on this full-day guided tour in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring visits to both the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Begin with a pickup from your hotel for a journey to Ben Dinh site of the tunnels, where you'll watch an introductory film before exploring the historic underground maze used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This tour offers insight into significant historical sites through engaging exploration.
Experience Vietnam's wartime resilience and rural charm on this full-day guided tour in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring visits to both the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Begin with a pickup from your hotel for a journey to Ben Dinh site of the tunnels, where you'll watch an introductory film before exploring the historic underground maze used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. This tour offers insight into significant historical sites through engaging exploration.
Discover Vietnam’s long history with this Full-day Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour. Start at the Ben Dinh site and enjoy hotel transfers along with expert guidance.
Witness wartime ingenuity firsthand as you navigate through underground tunnels, observing live booby trap demonstrations before tasting cassava and tea.
Begin a journey down the Tien River using both motorized and rowing boats to explore local workshops, tropical orchards, and villages in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
Relish traditional Vietnamese culture with a riverside lunch accompanied by live folk music performances during your tour.
Opt for either a shared experience accommodating up to 22 guests or indulge in a private tour for an exclusive adventure.
A Full-day exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta in Vietnam
Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh City to the tour location
Pick-up at 7:30am or 12am within District 1, excluding Tan Dinh and Dakao (based on option selected)
Tour pick-up between 6–6:30am in Districts 1, 3, and 4 (based on option selected)
A shared tour accommodating up to 22 guests or a private experience for groups of 2-9 (based on option selected)
Guidance by an English-speaking expert
Admission to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels site
Tasting cassava with tea, offering a taste of local cuisine
Vietnamese lunch at a traditional restaurant featuring a menu selection
Boat rides along the Mekong River using motorboats and rowing boats
A tour stop at a coconut candy workshop alongside tropical fruit orchards
An opportunity to enjoy live Vietnamese folk music performances
Provision of a water bottle for hydration throughout the day
Individual Costs
Girl descending into Cu Chi tunnels entrance in Vietnam.
The Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour Experience
This full-day guided tour offers an exciting exploration into Vietnam's wartime history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, followed by a delightful journey through the rural charm of the Mekong Delta.
Starting Your Adventure in Ho Chi Minh City
- Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Start a 90-minute drive to reach Ben Dinh, where you'll start exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels' long history.
Discovering the Cu Chi Tunnels
- The tour starts with an informative short film about the tunnels and their strategic importance during the Vietnam War. Experience walking through a preserved section of this vast underground network, which includes living quarters, field hospitals, weapons storage areas, and booby traps used by the Viet Cong.
Indulging in Local Cuisine
- Your visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels concludes with a traditional tasting session of cassava and tea—foods that were staples for soldiers stationed here during wartime.
Lunchtime Delights
After exploring the tunnels, you'll enjoy a lunch break featuring authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant. This is followed by your journey southward to explore more of Vietnam's beauty in the Mekong Delta.
Mekong Delta Adventure Awaits
- Sail along the scenic Tien River, where you'll pass beautiful Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands. Engage with local artisans at a coconut candy workshop while savoring seasonal fruits and honey tea.
- Experience rural life up close by rowing through narrow canals or biking around quaint villages in the Mekong Delta area.
Cultural Finale: Folk Music Performance
As your tour nears its end, relax and enjoy a fascinating live performance of Southern Vietnamese folk music. After this cultural treat, you'll be escorted back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Woman emerging from a tunnel entrance at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
Narrow passage inside Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam, dimly lit with warm lights.
Girl descending into Cu Chi tunnels entrance in Vietnam.
Woman emerging from a tunnel entrance at Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
Narrow passage inside Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam, dimly lit with warm lights.
Guide explaining Vietnam war strategies at Cu Chi Tunnels to tourists.
Pack essentials
- Suitable footwear is necessary due to the rugged terrain; remember sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.
Avoid large bags—small backpacks are preferable for navigating through tunnels easily.
Prohibited activities
No smoking inside the tunnels is permitted.
Accessibility considerations
- This tour isn't accessible by wheelchair or pram/stroller due to uneven terrain and narrow passages.
Guests with mobility issues or claustrophobia should be aware of these conditions as they may not find the experience suitable.
Additional details
All children must have adult supervision at all times during the tour.
Pick-up information
- Pick-ups are mainly arranged from hotels in District 1, District 3, Tan Binh (airport area), and parts of Districts 4, 5, 7, 10, Phu Nhuan & Binh Thanh.
- Choose your hotel during checkout. If it's not listed or unknown at booking time, select any available option; you can update details later for convenience.
- You may view our pick-up locations via this link to determine proximity from your accommodation and choose the most convenient point: Pick-Up Locations.
Alternatively, you can opt for the main departure point: HANA TOURIST, Q34 Nguyen Huu Hao St, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. An alternative nearby address will be provided in advance if necessary.
Motorboat navigating through lush trees in Mekong Delta.
Tourists biking through lush palm trees in My Tho, Mekong Delta.
Guide explaining Vietnam war strategies at Cu Chi Tunnels to tourists.
Motorboat navigating through lush trees in Mekong Delta.
Tourists biking through lush palm trees in My Tho, Mekong Delta.
Plan ahead by booking at least a day in advance during peak season to secure your spot on this popular full-day tour.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring small bags or backpacks for ease of movement through the rugged terrain of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
If you're staying outside District 1 (red-bordered area), ensure that pick-up is arranged between 6–6:30am from your district to make it on time.
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