DEPART: 07:30 – 08:00 AM – RETURN : 18:30 – 19:00 PM.
Highlights
- Cover 02 Vietnam highlights – Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta—in 01 day
- Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Savor a lunch of Vietnamese cuisine by the waters of the Mekong
- Learn about Vietnam War history and Vietnamese culture from your local guide.
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel, or other meeting point, in a minibus or limousine, depending on the selected option, and transports you to the Cu Chi Tunnels. As you explore the forest and fighting tunnels, learn about Vietnam War history. Afterward, you can choose to fire your choice of weapon (extra expense). Enjoy an indulgent lunch of Vietnamese cuisine. Explore villages, canals, and rivers in the Mekong Delta by motorboat and rowboat, savor tropical fruit in an orchard, and watch locals going about their daily business.
ITINERARY : SAIGON – CU CHI – MY THO – SAIGON
- CU CHI TUNNELS Tour stars approximately at 7:40AM to 6:45PM – This full-day tour takes you from Ho Chi Minh city to two popular attractions: Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Mekong Delta. Around 7:30am. Get picked up from your hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh city and head to Cu Chi Tunnels. After 1.5 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 food available).
- MY THO – BEN TRE 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 and be taken back to your hotel. This is a unique opportunity to experience some of the best Southern regions of Vietnam, with a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty all in one day.
What’s included
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance ticket at Cu Chi tunnels
- Lunch of Vietnamese dishes (vegan food available)
- 1 bottled water + fruits
- Travel insurance
- Pickup & Drop off at centrally located hotels
What’s not included
- Bullets (if you try shooting)
- Optional tips (recommended)