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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

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Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese
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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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Cu Chi Tunnels

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.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Mekong Delta

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.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Souvenir

English-speaking tour guide

All entrance fees in the itinerary

01 bottle of mineral water & Cold handkerchief

01 lunch

Boat, sampan, and tram in Thoi Son Island

Local coconut

Driver: Experienced and enthusiastic

Drinks (beer, soft drinks) ordered separately at meals

All other attractions not included in the itinerary

All other personal expenses during the tour

Tips for tour guide and driver

Government Taxes

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Reviews

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  • Great trip with nice guide

    oprahk2025,Mar 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I enjoyed an excellent day on the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The guide was knowledgeable and attentive, making the Cu Chi history and tunnel visit vivid and engaging. Lunch at a local restaurant was tasty and authentic. The Mekong section felt peaceful, with highlights including a boat ride on the Tien River, fresh tropical fruit tasting, a sampan ride through narrow canals, and traditional music that created a warm atmosphere. Visiting the coconut candy workshop and honey farm was a charming local touch

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  • Don't miss this!

    alexaK623TL,Feb 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Golden light on the riverbanks and narrow canals made every frame irresistible, rustic houses, fruit trees and wooden boats created constant photo opportunities. The contrast with the dark, textured tunnels at Cu Chi gave the day visual drama, perfect for travelers who want both serene landscapes and powerful historical shots.

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  • Amazing tour

    hannahdB5734JZ,Jan 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What surprised me most was the food and flavors on this Cu Chi and Mekong day trip. A simple riverside lunch turned into a highlight with fragrant fish, tangy dipping sauces, and tropical fruits that woke up every sense. Between exploring tunnels and gliding along canals, stopping for homemade coconut candy and honey tea felt like discovering secret tastes of Vietnam. The guide knew the best local bites, turning the tour into a small culinary adventure I won't forget

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  • Awesome tour and excellent guide

    mynaa2025,Jan 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I had an excellent day on the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The guide was knowledgeable and attentive, bringing history to life during the Cu Chi visit and making the tunnel experience engaging. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious and authentic. The Mekong portion felt peaceful and authentic, a relaxing boat ride on the Tien River, fresh tropical fruit tasting, a sampan ride through narrow canals, and traditional music that added charm. Visiting the coconut candy workshop and honey farm was a delightful local touch. Well paced, great value, and highly recommendable

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  • I have a great day

    766saes,Dec 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    I started the day crawling through tunnels and ended it floating down quiet canals. The contrast was striking. The guide explained everything clearly, and the transitions between places were smooth. I especially enjoyed the fruit tasting and watching how rice paper is made. This tour gave me both emotion and relaxation, exactly what I hoped for

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  • Best day outdoor!

    T9711BEkrisp,Dec 15, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The morning at the tunnels was intense, walking through underground paths, seeing hidden traps, and tasting wartime food gave me a real sense of history. Then the afternoon in the Mekong Delta was a complete shift, calm boat rides, sweet fruit, and warm smiles. I loved watching how coconut candy was made and hearing traditional music under the trees. It was a full journey in one day.

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  • Great tour!

    H3836AKkaip,Dec 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour gave me two completely different sides of Vietnam in one day. The morning at the tunnels was intense, crawling underground, seeing the traps, and learning about wartime survival was eye opening. Then the afternoon in the Mekong Delta was peaceful and warm. I rode a sampan through coconut canals, tasted fresh fruit, and listened to traditional music. It felt like going from history to harmony

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  • Still amazing like the first time

    949cassiey,Dec 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Crawling through the tunnels, trying my hand at shooting an AK, munching on boiled cassava , just picturing myself as a soldier. Then I drove down to the Mekong Delta, picked some fruits, listened to traditional music, and enjoyed fresh coconut water. It's all about history, culture, and chilling out. By the time I got back, I felt even more in love with Vietnam.

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  • This is so cool

    C1732NWedwinf,Dec 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    In the morning in Cu Chi, crawling through the tunnels, watching documentary films, trying real guns. For lunch, eating boiled cassava, a dish from wartime that is unexpectedly delicious. In the afternoon, heading to the Mekong Delta, listening to traditional music, rowing a three-leaf boat, drinking fresh coconut water. This tour is like a movie, each scene a color, each experience an emotion

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  • Explore history, nature of the Mekong Delta

    barunh2025,Dec 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This tour is truly in the style of 'morning of war, afternoon by the river'. In Cu Chi, you get to try shooting a real AK, see the workshop making rubber sandals and homemade weapons, very impressive. After that, we go down to the Mekong Delta, listen to Southern folk music among the fruit orchards, and then row a three-leaf boat through the small canals. Learning a lot while enjoying to the fullest.

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