1-Day Tour: Explore Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong River – A Journey Through History & River Life
Overview
- Itinerary: Full day
- Depart from: Ho Chi Minh City
- Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Highlights
- ✔️ Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels – a historical landmark of Vietnam.
- ✔️ Experience tunnel crawling, shooting activities, and learn about life underground.
- ✔️ Enjoy a delicious local specialty lunch near Cu Chi.
- ✔️ Discover the Mekong River and paddle a traditional sampan through lush gardens.
- ✔️ Visit Thai Son Islet, fruit orchards, and a honeybee farm.
- ✔️ Taste coconut candy and learn about traditional candy-making processes.
Morning Schedule
- Depart from Ho Chi Minh City and travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic site showcasing Vietnam's wartime resilience. Explore the underground tunnel network, experience tunnel crawling, try shooting activities, and gain insight into the daily lives of soldiers during wartime. After the visit, enjoy a delightful lunch featuring local specialties at a nearby restaurant.
Afternoon Schedule
- After lunch, continue the journey to the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival at the boat station, board a traditional boat to explore the Mekong River. Visit Thai Son Islet, where you can explore fruit orchards, taste fresh honey, and learn about the art of coconut candy-making. This tour offers a perfect glimpse into the peaceful lifestyle and rich culture of the Mekong Delta.
Price Table
Itinerary
🕖 07:45 AM: Meeting Point at Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Street
Guests gather at the designated meeting point on Pham Ngu Lao Street, meet the tour guide, complete check-in procedures, and receive an overview of the exciting day ahead.
🕗 08:00 AM: Departure to Cu Chi Tunnels
Board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and begin the journey to Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam's most significant historical sites. Along the way, the guide will provide insights into Vietnam's wartime history and the strategic importance of the Cu Chi region.
🕘 09:30 AM: Explore Cu Chi Tunnels – A Journey Through History
Upon arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels, guests will:
- 🔹 Watch a documentary about the war and how soldiers used the tunnel system.
- 🔹 Experience crawling through the underground tunnels to understand life beneath the surface.
- 🔹 Witness booby traps and hidden bunkers used by Vietnamese soldiers.
- 🔹 Try shooting at the on-site shooting range (optional, at own expense).
Visitors crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnels
🕛 12:00 PM: Enjoy a Local Specialty Lunch
After the tour, the group will head to a nearby restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local specialties:
- 🍖 Grilled pork with vermicelli (Bun thit nuong)
- 🍲 Sour snakehead fish soup (Canh chua ca loc)
- 🍚 Steamed rice served with regional delicacies
🕜 01:30 PM: Depart for the Mekong Delta
After lunch, the journey continues to the Mekong Delta, a fertile land known as the "rice bowl of Vietnam." Along the way, guests can admire vast green rice fields and the peaceful countryside scenery.
🕞 03:30 PM: Arrive at the Mekong River – Begin the Boat Cruise
Upon arriving in My Tho, the group boards a wooden boat to begin a scenic cruise along the Mekong River. Guests can enjoy the fresh air and picturesque natural landscapes.
Wooden boat on the Mekong River
🕓 04:00 PM: Visit Thoi Son Islet & Traditional Craft Villages
- 🚤 The boat takes the group to Thoi Son Islet, where guests will:
- 🍉 Visit a fruit orchard and taste seasonal fresh fruits.
- 🍯 Explore a honey farm and enjoy a cup of pure honey tea.
- 🥥 Stop by a coconut candy workshop, watch the traditional candy-making process, and taste freshly made coconut candy.
🕠 05:30 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City
After a day of exciting exploration, the group boards the bus back to Ho Chi Minh City, enjoying a relaxing journey home.
🕖 07:00 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City – End of Tour
The bus drops guests off at Pham Ngu Lao Street, marking the end of the tour. Guests bid farewell to the guide and take home unforgettable memories from their journey to Cu Chi Tunnels & the Mekong Delta.
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Important noted
Trip Inclusion
- Free Water: Complimentary bottled water is provided throughout the tour.
- Meals: All meals are included, featuring a delicious lunch with local specialties.
- Tour Guides: Knowledgeable and professional English- and Chinese-speaking guides to ensure an informative and enjoyable experience.
- Driver: Safe and reliable transport with a skilled and courteous driver.
Trip Exclusions
Thing To Carry
- Sunscreen.
- Personal essentials such as hats, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent.
- Raincoat in case of rain.
- Camera.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation if canceled at least 24 hours before departure.
- 100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure or in case of no-show.
Refund Policy
- Cancel at least 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the total payment.
- Cancel within 1 day of departure: No refund.
- Refunds will be processed within 3 business days via the original payment method.
Confirmation Policy
- Cancel at least 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the total payment.
- Cancel within 1 day of departure: No refund.
- Refunds will be processed within 3 business days via the
