Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Day Trip
ID: GYG858169-1354651
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about the war and explore the underground town and trap doors.
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the underground town and enjoy a boat trip to visit some small islands with many landscapes.
After being picked up from your hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle about two hours southwest of Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, watch a documentary film.
Explore the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. Discover an underground town and many hidden trap doors and dangerous.
Visit a rice paper workshop, then taste special tea and tapioca (guerilla's food during the war) will be served. After the Cu Chi Tunnels, continue to My Tho and have lunch on the way at a local restaurant.
Upon arrival in My Tho, take a boat trip to visit some small islands with many landscapes. Enjoy tropical fruits and listen to traditional South Vietnamese folk songs, called “Don Ca Tai Tu”.
Visit a small bee farm, where you can play with the pythons and try some honey tea, and taste local confectionery. Finally, take a short rowing boat ride to a small canal, and enjoy the fresh air under the cool green water palm. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City late afternoon.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the war
- Watch a documentary film and explore the underground town and trap doors
- Visit a rice paper workshop and taste some local tea and tapioca
- Enjoy a boat trip to visit some small islands with many landscapes
- Listen to traditional South Vietnamese folk songs called “Don Ca Tai Tu”
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Be prepared for the weather conditions on the day of your tour.
Have some local currency on hand for personal expenses.
Note that the Cu Chi Tunnels involve narrow spaces
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.