Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day
Description
This full-day private tour has it all: a flexible format, a professional guide, VIP transport and even lunch included. You will experience Vietnam's wartime history as well as modern day life in the agricultural region at the mouth of the Mekong River. • Explore the web of underground tunnels dug by Vietnamese resistance fighters at Cu Chi • Take a cruise along the upper Mekong River • Experience life in the Mekong delta and visit its fruit orchards and coconut groves • Take a rowing boat trip on the small waterways • Visit the native bee keeping farm and enjoy honey tea, seasonal fruit, fresh coconut candy and southern Vietnamese folk music • Have an optional gun shooting experience on the Cu Chi shooting range. Experience small or large calibre guns, hand guns, rifles or machine guns
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Itinerary
Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. 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 security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time. Have lunch at the local restaurant.
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 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.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(12)
I went in expecting a heavy visit, and it was, but I left feeling a bit disappointed by how the museum is put together. The photos and the outdoor aircraft display were genuinely striking, and a few of the exhibits hit hard. But the layout felt cramped and repetitive, with not enough context in places. It was also very crowded and stuffy, and I kept getting nudged along in rooms that were hard to really take in. I think an audio guide or clearer explanations would make a big difference. Worth seeing for the historic material, but it could be much better organized.
Reflects on the atrocities of the Americans and the South Vietnamese torture of political prisoners during the Vietnam War. A cruel and nauseous experience, but still such an important part of Vietnam’s history that it becomes a must visit to this museum.
Other than a few outdoor exhibits in the sun, this museum is room after room of non air conditioned displays of photos. Who can be pleased watching photos in 35c degree heat full of sweating people around you. This was a most miserable experience and whatever message the Vietnamese authorities wanted me to learn was totally wasted. This whole museum need to be modernized with technologies and more interesting displays.
It was a good experience. The Cu Chi Tunnels tour was better way to understand how the Vietnamese overcame the hardships of war. The Mekong River Delta tour showed how simple lives of Vietnamese people can still make them survive well
Informative and well laid out. Worth knowing the history before going to cu chi tunnel. 3 floor plus the outside setup was good to get an idea of what the country dealt with
The overall experience of the tour was excellent. Tour guides were very helpful in guiding us during the tour. Overall a must visit tour experience.
This is a lovely trip, granted a bit long, but worth every minuet stuck in traffic. Did not take too long to get to the tunnels, a short stop and a art studio was lovely. The tunnels, it was an odd feeling, being as I went to the war museum before, then the tunnels it out things into perspective, and actually I would recommend doing this way round, museum - tunnels - Delta. If you are in anyway afraid of small spaces DO NOT do the tunnels, they are very small, and if you have a bad back, also think about it. It was a weird eire feeling, what it must have been like for the Vietnamese people. The Delta was amazing, if your shy about food, then be aware they bring an entire fish to the table! Or, there was on my trip. a quiet paddle up the delta, with no noise aside that of the paddle splashing....it was very tranquil. Saw how coconut Sweets were made (very yummy) drank honey tea (very yummy) and enjoyed the local style of music. The whole trip was pleasant from start to finish, even the 2 hour drive back docent seem too bad.....If a little bumpy! I highly recommend this trip.
Enjoyed both Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Trips. A bit hot, so we were glad Tunnels were done in the morning.
Everyone on this planet has to make this experience! To understand the culture, the history of this wonderful Country!
Two excellent trips, highly recommended. I’m a bit of a cultural desert but was fascinated by both trips. Good to hear the Vietnam point of view rather than the USA/Western view on the war. A must visit when in Vietnam!
