Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – Small Group Tour
Embark on this unique combination tour to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels – a mysterious underground tunnel network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s largest rice granary. This tour will take you to important historical sites, experience unique local cultures, and enjoy delicious food.
Highlights:
- Cu Chi Tunnels:
- War Relics: Uncover remnants from the Vietnam War, including booby traps and camouflaged tunnel entrances.
- Tunnel Exploration: Navigate parts of the 250km-long tunnel system, which once housed living quarters, weapon factories, and hospitals.
- Shooting Range: Optional opportunity to try out firing real war-era weapons (additional cost).
- Taste Local Delicacies: End your tour with a taste of the local tapioca snack, which was a staple for soldiers during the war.
- Mekong Delta:
- Motorboat and Sampan Boat Ride: Cruise the Mekong’s serene canals and waterways on a traditional sampan, experiencing local life up close.
- Local Villages: Visit indigenous villages, engage with local craftsmen, and witness the making of traditional Vietnamese treats such as coconut candy, and snake wine…
Itinerary:
- Morning: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City and head towards the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, delve into the history, significance, and engineering marvel of the tunnels. Take part in guided tunnel explorations and witness the living conditions of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
- Afternoon: Journey to the lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Start with a peaceful boat ride through the maze-like waterways and the vibrant life of the Delta. Visit local villages, enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts, and indulge in fresh tropical fruits at orchard stops. Round off the experience with a sumptuous local lunch.
- Evening: Return to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying with you memories of a day rich in history and culture.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Entrance Ticket at Cu Chi tunnels
- All boat trips (motorboat & hand-rowed boat)
- Lunch of Vietnamese cuisine (vegan food available)
- Hotel pick up and drop off in central of Districts 1, 3 and 4
TOUR EXCLUDES
- Tip (not mandatory)
Child Policy:
- Child under 03 years old: FOC
Thing To Carry
- Personal medicine
- Sun-hat, sunglasses
- Insect repellent cream
- Rain-coat in case of the rainy reason
- Camera (optional)
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Reviews on Tripadvisor:
Jacqueline Bogss –
Excellent tour! Guide and driver are very friendly and helpful!
Martin Turpin –
Good day trip from HCM….
Good day trip from HCM. The guide was good, spoke good English and was knowledgeable.
We enjoyed the CuChi tunnels and the happy hour
Maximilian Boesing –
Amazing experience
It was amazing. This is our first time to Vietnam and will do it again. The whole tour went
smoothly.
Femke Snel –
“It was an amazing trip. We went to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. We saw the highlights and it was amazinf.
It was a wonderful trip! Vietnam is beautiful and Qui showed us all a lot. He
also knew a lot about the history and had prepared an amazing presentation. All in all, we
would give the tour and Qui a 10!!
Katie Clarke –
Great tour, highly recommended!
Excellent and comfortable experience! It was such a great guided your, all the points on the list were met, even with some small surprises. Perfectly told vietnamese history in a condensed way with a very inteligent sense of humour – that’s what we like! 😉
Big Dave, who was our guide, knew exactly where and when to go to avoid long queues and explained everything very well. At the end we received some nice recommendations of where to eat around the city – thx Dave, we used them immediately 😉
Highly recommended by the two of us
Akari Yajima –
sight seeing tour
We had a super tour of the tunnels and Delta. Big (handsome) Dave has to be the best tour guide we have had during all of our tours around Vietnam. The knew this tour, he spoke about the history of Vietnam, he was both funny and respectful. Big Dave helped us to have an excellent day. We would want to visit attractions with Big Dave again. Top tour guide!
Haeuser Eike –
10/10 Tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong River Delta
An amazing tour with big *handsome* Dave to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong River Delta. Dave is a very knowledgeable and funny guide. His English is very good and easy to understand, which makes the whole tour very pleasant.
The tour itself is very nice. It’s a good mix between driving and experiencing. Along the tour you get a meal, but also some sweets and snacks + drinks. Given the high temperature it’s still a good idea to bring some extra water with you.
If you have any chance to book your Tour with Dave I would definitely recommend it!
Lee Chung –
Small group is the way to go on this tour!
We had a very good trip with Ben as our guide. It is a long day with a lot of traveling time, so doing the small group tour in the comfortable vehicle was totally the right decision. Also, there are lots of tour groups going around the Chu Chi Tunnels at the same time, so having a small group made it much easier to listen to our guide and experience everything fully. Ben was a wonderful guide and answered all our questions, while creating a friendly and fun vibe that helped all the group have a great time.As a vegetarian, I was impressed with the lunch dishes they prepared for me.
Tom Thornton –
Day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and MeKong Delta
This was a wonderful tour! My tour guide, Mai, was so kind and talked us through all
locations and was super helpful! I highly recommend this day tour!
Aratachi Tomitake –
It’s an interesting tour
The tour was so interesting and enjoyable. Kain was a brilliant guide showing us everything in
details and being happy to answer our questions. Thanks Kain for a great day out!
Alessandra Maria Storaci –
Great Experience- Highly recommended
We went on a Cu Chi Tunnel – MeKong Tour with the tour guide named Jenny. Her was super
informative, funny and friendly. Her English was good, it made the tour very interesting! The
tour included all the vehicles, entrance tickets and meals with a reasonable price.
Natalia Apellaniz Echaniz –
You would be crazy not to take this trip,
Great trip highly recommend. Our guide Theo was so knowledgeable and all questions
answered. Was a great day with a beautiful lunch included.
Sebastian Stoeckle –
Great fun!
Jenny has a vast knowledge of not only Vietnams history but also how it connects to the rest
of the world, is charismatic & cheaky.
Made our day fantastic! Would highly recommend this tour
Mariona Chicon Bosch –
Cu Chi & Mekong Delta
Very informative trip receiving a lot of info from our guide. The car was very comfy.
Especially enjoyed the rowing boat trip.
Matteo Pregliasco –
Fun and Informative Day
Phu was our guide and was fantastic, very informative and fun! Really fascinating history. As
a solo traveler I recommend this tour and Phu.
Vivi Nguyen –
Tour to Cu Chi tunnel and Mekong River
Cu Chi Tunnel:
Excellent tour on the Cu Chi Tunnels to experience real war site Cu Chi Tunnels and was utterly amazed by the historical significance and engineering of this site. The guided tour, leaded by Ele, provided insightful details about the intricate tunnel system used during the Vietnam War. I highly recommend visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels for a profound and educational journey.
Mekong River:
The trip along the Mekong River was great. Learning the life style of river population was very interesting. The tour guide was knowledgeable and spiritous, which made the experience even more captivating. Highly recommended.
Dong Wenjing –
Good experience
We take a one day tour to chu chu tunnel and mekong river. The tour guide, mr theo is very
good to explain us about everything. And the acommodation is excellent, we have a
limousine car and get a drink and lunch. This is a good experince for my family
Jenna Desker –
Awesome tour, great guide, comfy and high quality experience
Bao is an incredible tour guide – he gave us a really good history lesson about the Vietnam war on the drive to the Cu Chi tunnels and during the tour – as a bit of a history buff, I was surprised how accurate and detailed it was. But don’t worry, it’s not a snooze fest if you’re not into history – Bao was very funny and really made it entertaining. The tunnels were incredible – warning to anyone about 6 feet tall: these tunnels were not made for you! Go down if you dare, but try to keep up with the tunnel guide who will move fast – if you lose them, you may have a hard time – there are lots of turns and intersections! The boat tour and island hopping part was a lot of fun – Bao really knows his stuff and gave us a ton of insight into the cultures of the Mekong Delta people. Really was worth it – I hesitated at the price of the tour (~$50 plus whatever else you buy along the way) but I’m so glad I didn’t cheap out. The van has good AC and comfy seats, and they provide snacks, food, and lots of wet towels throughout the day to keep you comfy. Highly recommended!
Matilda Varlot –
Great day
Was a great experience, our tour guide Jenny was knowledgeable and funny. It was about
5-6 hours driving, but the mini bus has AC and comfortable seats.
Mei Yoshino –
Exceeded our expectations
We really enjoyed our tour and David was awesome tour guide. We did not think we will enjoy it that much after reading some comments how touristy Mekong Delta, however, I am glad we booked it with this agency. The Cu Chi Tunnels are definitely worth visiting and David took us to the part of Mekong Delta where there were no other tourists so we were able to enjoy a long and quiet boat ride as well as visit the local workshops and villages. The tour definitely exceeded our expectations!
Lara Galoustanian –
day tour to Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
Easy day trip from HCM if you’re trying to squeeze in 2 of the must-see places: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Paying a little extra for the luxury tour is so worth it as you get better seats on a premium van and go with a smaller group. Our tour guide was Theo and he shared many many bits if Vietnam history along the way and very entertaining too. Great attitude and really took care of us. Highly recommend this.
Patrick Eveleigh –
“Fantastic Experience!
The tour was extremely good! Our tour guide Jenny was fantastic, very informative and spoke perfect English. Theo is very clued up on all the history and looked after us the entire day! Would definitely recommend!
Thank you for a great day!”
Tsvetelina Pesheva –
Great tour!
I had a fantastic experience on the tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing in-depth insight into the historical significance of the areas we visited. The Cu Chi Tunnels are a marvel of ingenuity, and experiencing them firsthand was truly eye-opening. The Mekong Delta was equally impressive, with its vibrant culture and lush landscapes. The excursion was well-organized, with just the right balance of activity and relaxation. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Vietnam’s rich history and natural beauty.
Shuja Shaheen –
Great last day
A full day and value for money Got to experience the tunnels and our host Mai was very
knowledgeable.
Mohamad Muzaki Bin Roslan –
Jen is a great tour guide
Went out with the misso. Had a great day, Jen was an excellent tour guide. She has a very
good understanding of Vietnamese culture.
George Tucker –
Great Trip
Jenny was a phenomenal tour guide and would recommend to anyone coming to Saigon! Lots
of good fun and great information, highly recommend.
George Tucker –
Only way to see ho chi min!
Excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and personable. Our guide also shared some
personal experiences with the Vietnam war. Highly recommend this tour!
Yannis Henry –
Cu Chi and Mekong
Great excursion from pick up right outside our hotel door to dropping us off again. Bao our guide is fab, very informative and a lot of fun. Be ready for a packed day but we saw and experienced so much it’s well worth the money. Met some interesting people too, good chats over lunch.
Mia Muhonen –
Great experience
Very nice tour.
Ele, our tour guide was very friendly and funny.
All in all great experience.
100% would recommend to everyone!
Gabrielle Laforce –
A must do!
We really enjoyed this tour, Connie our tour guide gave us some great information. It was a
long day but it didn’t seem like it. I highly recommend.