Ho Chi Minh Uncovered Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

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About this activity

The Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta are two must-visit destinations near Ho Chi Minh City, offering a perfect blend of history and culture. This full-day tour takes you through the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground network built by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War, before heading to the peaceful Mekong Delta. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the river, experience traditional folk music, visit a local candy workshop, and glide through narrow canals on a hand-rowed sampan. With a delicious lunch in My Tho and convenient door-to-door transport, this tour is ideal for travelers looking to explore both iconic sites in a single day.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: MayXanh Holidays

Ages: Adults (5–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide
Included: Tasting of tropical fruits (4 seasons)
Included: Vietnamese lunch (For full day options)
Included: Bottled water, wet tissues
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: A/C modern van
Included: Honey tea, snake or banana wine, and coconut candy

Not included

Not included: Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
Not included: Personal expenses & tips
Not included: Bullet fee at Cu Chi shooting range (~600,000 VND per 10 bullets)
Not included: Additional meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City

1 h 30 min

This full day Tour starts from the pick up. We have pick up included. We start from 6:30 and after finishing the pick up drive to chu chi tunnel
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Cu Chi Tunnels

2 hours Admission included
- Watch a documentary about the largest U.S. ground operation in the Vietnam War.
- Learn about the Cu Chi Tunnels – how the Viet Cong lived and fought underground from 1961 to 1972.
- Try entering a small hidden tunnel and experience how locals moved around.
- Explore the tunnel maze with trapdoors, storage rooms, kitchens, hospitals, and command centers.
- Walk through the forest and watch a film on the tunnel’s strategic role.
- Crawl through real tunnels to see life underground.
- Try shooting an M16 rifle at the range (extra fee).
- Taste cassava – the staple food during wartime.
My Tho

3 hours

Head to the nearby pier and hop on a traditional boat for a scenic cruise along the Mekong River. Pass by the Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn Islets while enjoying the lush landscape and lively river scenes.

Then, ride a sampan boat through narrow canals lined with coconut palms for a closer look at local life. Stop at a bee farm to taste honey tea, enjoy local fruits, listen to traditional music, and learn about the daily life of the villagers.

Finish the trip with a Vietnamese lunch – vegan options available.
Ben Tre

one hour

After lunch, take a boat ride to Ben Tre – the "coconut kingdom" – known for its coconut farms and fruit orchards. Enjoy a relaxing bike ride through the peaceful countryside and learn how local coconut products are made.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can meet at Opera House or directly pick up from your hotel. Travellers who are nearby Opera House can be picked up as well.

End point

We can meet at Opera House or directly pick up from your hotel. Travellers who are nearby Opera House can be picked up as well.

Pickup points

Cap Town Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Ben Thanh Amina Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
Blue Diamond Hotel
Sunrise Central Hotel
TD Apartment
OYO 959 Lalastay
B Homestay
Fegli Hotel31

and 895 more pickup points

We offer free pickup if your location is in District 1, District 3, or District 4
If you would like us to pick you up from another area, a surcharge will apply depending on your location.
The pickup time starts from 6:45 am - 8:15 am in these areas Q1,2,3,4,5,7 Phu Nhuan, Binh Thanh, Thu Duc