From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta History & Culture Tour

11 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Discover two sides of southern Vietnam in one day. Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, learn about wartime guerrilla tactics, and continue to the Mekong Delta for tropical fruits, honey tea, local music, a tuk-tuk ride, and a peaceful sampan journey thro

Experience the history and local culture of southern Vietnam on a full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta.

Start your day with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic underground network once used as a hidden base during wartime. Explore the tunnels, discover guerrilla tactics and wartime weapons, and experience what it was like to move through the underground passages. For those interested, an optional AK-47 shooting experience is available at an additional cost.

After the Cu Chi Tunnels, continue toward the Mekong Delta and enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch before discovering the peaceful countryside. Taste tropical fruits and honey tea, enjoy traditional folk music, and experience local transportation by tuk-tuk.

Complete your journey with a relaxing sampan boat ride through the narrow canals, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and the distinctive scenery of the Mekong Delta, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

This tour combines Vietnamese wartime history, countryside scenery, local food, and traditional culture into one convenient full-day experience from Ho Chi Minh City.

What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • Entrance fees to all attractions
  • English/Vietnamese-speaking tour guide
  • Local Vietnamese lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Cold towel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Tuk-tuk ride in the Mekong Delta
  • Sampan boat ride through the local canals
  • Honey tea and tropical fruits
  • Local folk music experience
Exclusions
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips for the tour guide
    • Drinks during meals
    • AK-47 shooting fee at the Cu Chi Tunnels
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