Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Description
From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 1-Day Tour give you a chance to venture outside the city and explore some of Vietnam's most iconic sites. Explore the impressive network of underground routes and bunkers that make up the Cu Chi Tunnels. Then, hop on board a boat to cruise along the Mekong Delta, and learn about Vietnamese culture and tradition.
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Itinerary
07:30: Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel. Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, which is just 60 kilometers far away from the city center. Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels gate - land of steel, you will discover a lot of things about the art of people’s war: - The weapons that were used by The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam in the war, including hand-made guns. - Watch the documentary about the tunnel system and the people’s war. - Learn about the tunnel system structure. - Witness many kinds of Vietnam war era deadly TRAPS which were used by The National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (VC) & how it worked. - Get into the tunnels, experience as a VC soldier. Visit B52 bomb hole - Weapon Workshop, VC Soldier combat sandals Workshop (Dép Râu). - Experience Vietnam war’s era real gun fire (personal fee - buy at least 10 bullets) - Taste the cassava roots, which were widely eaten by the VC, try jasmine tea.
After Cu Chi Tunnels, we go ahead to Mekong Delta and have lunch on the way at a local restaurant. Embark a boat to visit floating fishing villages along Tien River. - Arrive at Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet), Visit the orchard and learn about the process of producing and gathering honey bees. You can harvest fruit directly from the garden (at your own expense). - The tram brings you to Thoi Son village, where you may taste seasonal fruits and listen to Southern traditional music. - Row a sampan along a little canal lined with two rows of beautiful water coconuts on the banks. - Visit the facility that makes coconut sweets and rice paper... - Return to the boat, enjoy local coconut. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive at Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be present at the selected location 15-30 minutes before your chosen departure time to ensure the punctuality of your trip departure.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of the trip will last about 10-12 hours, including the time for pick-up and drop-off, as well as the travel time between the two destinations.
Reviews(64)
The moment I stepped into the Cu Chi Tunnels area, I knew this would be a great experience. Our tour guide shared detailed history and stories of soldiers with a clear explanation in english that made everything easy to understand. The tunnel experience and shooting range were unforgettable, and the peaceful Mekong Delta scenery balanced my one-day trip perfectly.
Walking through the Cu Chi Tunnels site felt incredibly real. Our tour guide explained everything patiently in english, especially the traps and the weapon workshop, which I had never seen before. After the tunnel experience and shooting at the range, drifting along a quiet Mekong Delta canal in a sampan felt like entering another world.
I thought the Cu Chi Tunnels would just be another historical stop, but it turned into a great experience. Our tour guide explained everything in clear english, from the soldiers’ underground life to the clever tunnel design. Crawling through the tunnel experience and trying the shooting range made the morning exciting, while the Mekong Delta cruise later felt calm and refreshing.
I didn’t expect the Cu Chi Tunnels to be such a great experience. Our tour guide explained everything about the history, traps, soldiers, and weapons in excellent english. Resonable price,The tunnel experience and shooting at the range were exciting, and the Mekong Delta visit was wonderfully relaxing.
Our tour guide Chow was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, kind and a beautiful human being. Our family trusted him and felt very welcome and safe. Don’t look pass this tour. Book it!
The Cu Chi Tunnels tour was a great experience full of excitement and knowledge. Our tour guide explained everything clearly in english, especially the history and soldiers’ strategies. The tunnel experience and shooting range were intense, while the Mekong Delta sampan ride and music were soothinggg
Ryan was a great guide and the private car was perfect. Communication prior to and during the tour was great. We would book again with this company.
The Cu Chi Tunnels visit was a great experience filled with learning. Our tour guide explained everything patiently in english, from the documentary to the B52 bomb hole and sandals workshop. The tunnel experience and shooting range were thrilling, followed by a peaceful Mekong Delta boat ride.
Exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels was a great experience I highly recommend. Our tour guide explained everything about the history, soldiers, traps, and weapon workshop in clear english. The tunnel experience and shooting at the range were unforgettable highlights before enjoying the Mekong Delta
The Cu Chi Tunnels part of the tour was a great experience thanks to our tour guide. He explained everything clearly in english, including the history, traps, and soldiers’ life underground. The tunnel experience and shooting range added excitement, while the Mekong Delta orchards and sampan ride were relaxing
