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Cu Chi Tunnels & the Mekong Delta combo tour
- Great if you stay very short in Ho Chi Minh City and want to visit both the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
- Small group (max 10. people) and comfortable transportation
- Enjoy a boat trip through the Mekong Delta
- Learn more about the Vietnam War and the Cu Chi Tunnels
This Cu Chi Tunnels & the Mekong Delta combo tour is great if you only have 1 day staying in Ho Chi Minh City and want to discover both the history and natural landscape.
You get picked up at your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 am. A comfortable minivan brings you from here to the Cu Chi tunnels (60km – 1,5 hours).
Upon arrival you watch a documentary film and a guide let you learn more about the handmade weapon and traps.
Crawl and explore the tunnel system and see the constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centres.
Next you will visit a rice paper workshop and taste special tea and tapioca (guerilla’s food during the war).
After Cu Chi Tunnel, you go to My Tho in the Mekong Delta and have lunch on the way at local restaurant.
In the Mekong Delta you take a boat trip to visit small small islands
During your boat cruise you visit orchards and a local village were you can listen to traditional South Vietnamese folk songs performed by local artists.
Then you will visit a small bee farm, where you can try honey tea, and taste local confectionery.
Finally, there is a short rowing boat trip through a small canal, were you can enjoy the fresh air under the cool green palms.
At the end of this you will be brought back to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, were you arrive around 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
Booking information
Planning
- Start tour: Ho Chi Minh City
- End tour: Ho Chi Minh City
- Duration: Full day
Including
- All meals described in the itinerary
- All transfers described in the itinerary
Excluding
- Meals and services not describer in the itinerary
- Personal expanses
Additional information
- Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation immediately after booking. You will receive a voucher by e-mail within 3 working hours. If you have not received your voucher, please check the Spam or notify us via email or chat.
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- Itinerary: The itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and other conditions.
- Pick-up:Please arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to departure. Please be patient on shared / group tours in case of unforeseen delays along the pick-up route.
- Cancellation:View the cancellation conditions here.
FAQ
Do you get a good experience of the Mekong Delta in a 1 day combination tour of Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels?
While a 1 day combination tour of the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels can provide you with a glimpse of both destinations, it may not offer you a full experience of the Mekong Delta. The Mekong Delta is a vast region with numerous hidden gems and unique cultural aspects that are worth exploring in-depth. Combining it with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which is located quite far away, means that you only cover the most popular spots.
If you have limited time and want to see both places, a combination tour can be a good option. However, if you want a more immersive and authentic experience of the Mekong Delta, a separate dedicated tour may be a better choice.
For who is this combination tour?
For anybody that have a short stay in Ho Chi Minh City and want to visit both destinations in two days.
What is better: the Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong Delta?
It really depends on what you’re interested in. If you’re interested in history and learning about Vietnam’s military past, the Cu Chi Tunnels would be a better choice. If you’re more interested in experiencing the daily life and culture of the Vietnamese people, the Mekong Delta would be a better option.
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Local team in Vietnam for questions and help on the spot
Deposit possible
Pay 30% now and the rest to your guide at the start of the tour.
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