Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Tour
Experience the best of Vietnam’s history and countryside in this full-day tour to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and the serene Mekong Delta. In the morning, explore the underground world of Cu Chi, a crucial part of Vietnam’s war history, where you’ll learn about the ingenious tunnel system used by soldiers. Then, enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the Mekong River, discovering local villages, tasting tropical fruits, and experiencing the charm of rural life. This two-in-one adventure is perfect for those who want to see both Vietnam’s past and present in just one day!
📌 Tour Highlights
✔ Explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about Vietnam’s war history
✔ Crawl through the tunnels and discover hidden trapdoors and bunkers
✔ Try shooting an AK-47 (optional) at the Cu Chi shooting range
✔ Enjoy a boat trip on the Mekong River and visit local floating villages
✔ Taste tropical fruits, honey tea, and coconut candy
✔ Take a peaceful rowing boat ride through coconut canals
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for a hassle-free experience
📌 Itinerary
- 7:00 – 7:30 AM: Hotel Pick-Up (Central District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
- Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and begin the journey to Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside, with a short stop at a local handicraft workshop.
- Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration
- Watch a documentary film about the Vietnam War and the strategic importance of Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Explore the underground tunnel system, including kitchens, bedrooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, and hidden trapdoors.
- Learn about the handmade weapons and traps used during the war.
- Visit the shooting range where you can try firing an AK-47 or other weapons (optional, with surcharge).
- Crawl through a tunnel segment to experience life underground (not recommended for claustrophobic individuals).
- Taste Tapioca and pandan leaf tea, traditional wartime survival food.
- Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch before heading to the Mekong Delta.
- Afternoon: Discover the Mekong Delta
- Board a boat to the Mekong River, passing by floating fish farms.
- Visit a honey bee farm and taste fresh honey tea.
- Explore a coconut candy factory and see how the famous Mekong coconut sweets are made.
- Relax and enjoy seasonal tropical fruits while listening to traditional folk music performed by locals.
- Experience a rowing boat ride through the coconut-lined canals, a peaceful and scenic journey.
🌇 7:00 – 7:30 PM: Tour Ends in Ho Chi Minh City
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in District 1.
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