Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta with Coconut Village Tour
Description
• Explore the huge underground network of Cu Chi tunnels where were used as a military base of Vietnamese Soldiers during the Vietnam War resistance to the US Forces • Cruise on a motor boat to discover the Mekong Delta region & Paddle along the small canals under fronds of coconut trees lining both sides on a small rowing boat • Enjoy a local lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine
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Itinerary
At around 7:30am. Get picked up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city or meet at a designated point then travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels. After 2 hours ride, we arrive at the tunnels where you will get a chance to learn about the fascinating history and significance of the tunnels during the Vietnam War. You will have the opportunity to crawl distances of the tunnels, try your hand at the shooting range, and witness the intricate network of underground tunnels and traps that played a significant role in the war. After exploring the tunnels, we'll head to a local restaurant for lunch to try some of the delicious local Vietnamese cuisine (vegan options available)
After lunch, we'll head to My Tho - the heart of the Mekong Delta region. You'll get a glimpse into the daily life of the locals as we take a boat ride down the Mekong River, where you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of the surrounding countryside. We will then take a sampan ride through the small waterways with coconut palms line both sides, where you can experience the rural lifestyle, stop by the bee house to enjoy some local fruits and honey tea, listen to a live local music performance performed by the villagers. We'll wrap up our day and head back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon, arriving at around 6:30pm to 7:00pm. This is a unique opportunity to experience some of the best Southern Vietnam has to offer, with a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty all in one day.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is offered from hotels in District 1 (excluding TanDinh and Dakao areas). Other districts, kindly make your way to the meeting point (our office) located at: 123 Ly Tu Trong street, District 1 by 7:30am.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For standard option, pickup is not offered from TanDinh and Dakao
- You must be above the age of 18 to participate in shooting experience.
Reviews(8,243)
Bac was a fantastic tour guide! Highly recommend this tour - lots of activities to fill a full day of fun
It was a very enjoyable day and a must do tour when staying in Saigon. The guide (Big Dave) was very informative and humorous, I would definitely recommend this tour.
This was a fantastic day out. The value for money is unreal. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Our guide BAC was one of the best guides I've ever had on a tour, he kept on top of everything and made sure pick-ups and the entire day went smoothly, and he was also extremely knowledgeable about both the tunnel system and the mekong delta communities and waterways that we visited. The day is quite long with all the driving, but the experiences make it worthwhile. Highlights were getting to see how the coconut candies were made, the sampon river cruise and exploring the underground Chu Chi tunnel system. Lunch was also great. A must do if you are in Ho Chi Minh.
Really good tour covering the tunnels, but also included several other interesting places. Comfortable shuttle bus for the 12 person tour. Overall pace of the tour was good, traveling a fair bit for the different stops. Thanks Vihn for an excellent day. You were great.
Phung our guide was amazing. 100% great experience
The Cu Chi tunnels were very cool experience. Lots of history that becomes more "real" once you are down in the tunnel or trying to close the hatch behind you. Wish the Mekong Delta portion went upriver and saw floating markets rather than the fairly commercial bay area.
This was honestly one of the best tours I’ve ever done and such a great way to experience both the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta in one day. The entire tour was really well organized and perfectly timed — we were able to see and do so much without ever feeling rushed, and there was a good balance of activities and time to rest between stops. The Cu Chi Tunnels were fascinating, and our guide was incredibly informative and did a great job explaining the history and bringing everything to life. The Mekong Delta portion was just as memorable. I loved seeing how coconut candy is made, experiencing more of the local culture, and getting to travel both on a larger boat and then on a smaller traditional boat through the waterways. There was so much variety throughout the day, and it felt like we got to experience a lot while still enjoying each stop. I would absolutely recommend this tour — easily a highlight of my trip to Vietnam!
Amazing tour. Tour guide Alex has extensive knowledge about the Vietnam War. He explained every single detail. Visiting tunnels and Coconut Island eas great.
James was Friendly and knowledgeable on vietnam's history. It was a long tour, but worth our time and we fully enjoyed it.
Harry was a super friendly, attentive, and funny guide. He gave us a lot of historical background knowledge on this tour. Furthermore, it was a super relaxed trip - well organized and planned out.
