Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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Discover Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta are 2 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
- Located over 50km from Ho Chi Minh city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of 250km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.
- Mekong Delta is known as The Nine Dragon river delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy rice fields, coconut farms, tropical fruit gardens. It is very easy for you to catch sight of children riding on the back of the water buffaloes and farmers working on the fields.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Free for children under 5 years old. Parents will be responsible for handling any costs that arise during the tour
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian options are available — please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Travel insurance
Hotel pickup and drop off in the center of District 1, 3 and 4
Vietnamese lunch (vegan food available)
All entrance fees
Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
Tuk tuk or electric car ride through the village
Ride on motorboat and rowing boat
Traditional music performance
Tapioca and Vietnamese hot tea
Honey tea, coconut candy
Wheat cake, mineral water, wet tissues
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or tourist bus (optional)
Experienced English-speaking guide
Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
Try your hand at the shooting range with different gun rifles such as: AK-47, M-16, M-60
Tips
What To Expect
Cu Chi Tunnels
• Watch a documentary film about the largest American ground operation of the Vietnam War. • Discover the complex underground tunnel system and how it worked in the war by the Viet Cong as well as their life in the tunnels between 1961 and 1972. • Try a tiny hiding entrance in the tunnel and see how the locals used to move around. • Spend time exploring the maze of tunnels with countless trap doors, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, kitchens, and more. • Explore the forest and watch a documentary on the strategic system of the Cu Chi Tunnels. • Crawl into the tunnel and discover a real world under the tunnel. • Give it a try to fire an M16 rifle at the shooting site (payment is required). • Enjoy the most popular food during war days at Cu Chi tunnels – the cassava.
My Tho
• Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. • Row in a sampan along with the labyrinthine network of canals and local communities. • Try many exotic tropical fruits, acknowledge the coconut processing workshop and visit a honey farm. • Enjoy a live local music performance performed by the villagers.
Options
Private English Speaking Guide
Private English speaking guide and car with entrance fee, lunch set menu, hotel pickup & drop off.
Pickup included
Deluxe Group Max 12 Pax
Deluxe Option: Join a guided Deluxe Group from 9-12pax/group. All entrance fees, lunch, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off included.
Pickup included
Luxury Group Max 9 Pax
Luxury Group: Join a guided Luxury Group from 2-9 pax/group. All entrance fees, lunch, travel insurance, hotel pick up & drop off included.
Pickup included
Reviews
5,440 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Phong was an excellent...
Catherine C,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Phong was an excellent guide, knew his history and was really exciting about teaching us his culture and histories. Very fascinating and interesting. A day well spent
Excellent Day Out
Janelle B,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hubert was amazing he was knowledgeable and very kind knew lots of information about everything answered all our questions had a great time provided plenty of toilet stops and drinks as super hot day on our private tour Mon 5 May 2025. Would highly recommend Hubert and his driver for great day out 👍🙏🏼✅
Great experience with small group
Cornelius W,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with Super Mario everything was professionally done and very cool. Food was good and the visits to the islands is something not to mis
Fabulous!
Jo C,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such fun and so many crazy things we did! We loved our tour guide, Jackie! I never knew much about the Vietnam War so it was also educational
A great day trip with a brilliant guide.
Carrie B,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great day. Jacky, our guide was awesome. Incredibly informative and with a great sense of humour. A trip that we won’t ever forget. Thank you!
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