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Highlights
- Guided exploration of the Cu Chi Tunnels network
- Boat cruise along the Tien River in the Mekong Delta
- Visits to local fruit orchards and bee farms
- Sampling of traditional honey tea and coconut candy
- Live Southern Vietnamese folk music performance
About this experience
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
Your day begins with a pickup from your hotel in District 1, 3, or 4 between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM. Travel by luxury van to the Cu Chi Tunnels. After viewing an informative documentary, you will walk through the network of underground passages. You can see secret kitchens, hospitals, bunkers, and meeting rooms. There is an option to crawl through sections of the tunnels used by guerrilla fighters.
Cruise the Mekong Delta
After lunch, the tour continues to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Board a boat to cruise the Tien River, passing Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle Islands. You will explore smaller canals, fruit orchards, coconut groves, and bee farms. During the visit, you will sample honey tea, fresh fruit, and coconut candy while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music performed by locals. The tour concludes with a return drive to your hotel, arriving between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Overview
Experience Southern Vietnam
This full-day excursion provides a comprehensive look at two of the most significant sites in Southern Vietnam. By combining the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels with the natural landscapes of the Mekong Delta, this tour offers a balance of education and local cultural interaction. Travelers are picked up from central Ho Chi Minh City districts in a luxury van, ensuring a comfortable start to the day.
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels
The first portion of the day focuses on the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network that played a critical role during the Vietnam War. Visitors start by watching an informative documentary that provides historical context for the tunnels. Following this, guests walk through the complex, where they can see evidence of life during the conflict, including secret kitchens, bunkers, hospitals, and meeting rooms. For those who wish to experience the scale of the site, there is an opportunity to crawl through some of the original narrow passageways.
Navigate the Mekong Delta
Following a midday lunch, the group travels to My Tho to access the Mekong Delta. The journey involves a boat trip along the Tien River, where visitors pass four notable islands named after mythical creatures: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Turtle. The itinerary continues into the smaller, quieter canals where the region's agricultural side is on full display. Highlights of this section include visits to local fruit orchards, coconut groves, and bee farms. The cultural experience is rounded out with tastings of fresh honey tea, seasonal fruits, and coconut candy, accompanied by traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. This tour provides a detailed insight into the river-based lifestyle and natural environment of the Mekong region before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Roundtrip shared transfers
- Guided Tour
- Boat ride
Good to know
Know before you go
- Hotel pickup is available for guests staying in District 1, 3, and 4 (Ben Van Don).
- The tour starts at 7:30 AM and returns at approximately 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
- The experience involves walking through narrow underground tunnels.
- This booking is non-refundable.
Voucher
Mobile or printed voucher
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable
Activity details
- Intensity: Moderate
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