HCM City Day Trip: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
ID: GYG746955-1212951
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
While in Ho Chi Minh City, don't miss a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - an ideal combination of history and countryside for time-poor travelers.
In Cu Chi Tunnels:
Enjoy the countryside with extensive farming and jungle exploration.
Watch a brief documentary on Cu Chi during the war (in many different languages).
Explore secret hideouts and the huge Cu Chi tunnel network.
Crawl through tight tunnels created entirely by hand.
Try shooting with an AK47 or MK16 rifle in a well-monitored location (optional for a fee).
Try the main dish that villagers ate during the war: Boiled cassava with hot pandan leaf tea.
Have the opportunities to shoot with an AK47 or MK16 rifle in a closely monitored area (optional for a fee)
Taste the main dish that locals ate during the war: Boiled cassava with hot pandan leaf tea.
In Mekong Delta:
Take an exciting cruise down the Tien River, passing by fishermen's ports and four small islands representing mythical creatures such as the Dragon, Kirin, Turtle and Phoenix, where many exciting activities await you.
Enjoy a delicious local lunch to fuel up for the adventure ahead. Stroll through the orchard, sampling fresh seasonal tropical fruit along the way. Experience the soulful melodies of Don Ca Tai Tu, a famous traditional folk music in the region.
Take a stroll around a peaceful village, soaking up the rural atmosphere. End your experience with a leisurely sampan paddle down the river, enjoying the tranquil surroundings.
Highlights
- Enjoy the vast farms and lush jungle views of the countryside
- Explore secret hideouts and the intricate Cu Chi tunnel network
- Sample authentic wartime dishes
- Relax with a cruise on Mekong River and leisurely paddle through shady waterways
- Enjoy honey tea, seasonal fruits and traditional Vietnamese folk music
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.