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From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 1-Day Tour
4.9
48 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels and cruise the Mekong Delta in a day. Discover Vietnam’s history and culture from Ho Chi Minh City.
Explore Cu Chi Tunnels and cruise the Mekong Delta in a day. Discover Vietnam’s history and culture from Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cu Chi Tunnels Tours - 07:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, located just 60 kilometers from the city center. Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels gate, known as the land of steel, you will explore various aspects of the people’s war: - The weapons used by the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam…
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Cu Chi Tunnels Tours - 07:30: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, located just 60 kilometers from the city center. Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels gate, known as the land of steel, you will explore various aspects of the people’s war: - The weapons used by the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam during the war, including handmade guns.
- Watch a documentary about the tunnel system and the people’s war.
- Learn about the structure of the tunnel system.
- Witness various deadly traps from the Vietnam War era used by the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (VC) and understand how they worked.
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Enter the tunnels and experience life as a VC soldier.
Visit a B52 bomb crater. - Explore the Weapon Workshop and the VC Soldier combat sandals Workshop (Dép Râu).
- Experience firing real guns from the Vietnam War era (personal fee - minimum purchase of 10 bullets).
- Taste cassava roots, a staple food for the VC, and try jasmine tea.
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Mekong Delta - After visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, we will proceed to the Mekong Delta, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
Board a boat to visit floating fishing villages along the Tien River. - Arrive at Thoi Son Islet (Lan Islet), visit the orchard, and learn about honey bee production and harvesting. You can pick fruit directly from the garden (at your own expense).
- A tram will take you to Thoi Son village, where you can taste seasonal fruits and listen to traditional Southern music.
- Row a sampan along a small canal lined with beautiful water coconuts on both banks.
- Visit a facility that produces coconut sweets and rice paper.
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Return to the boat and enjoy a local coconut.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the late afternoon.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Souvenir
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees in the itinerary
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Boat, sampan, and tram in Thoi Son Island
- Tea and coffee
- Experienced and enthusiastic driver
- Private transportation
- Souvenir
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees in the itinerary
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Boat, sampan, and tram in Thoi Son Island
- Tea and coffee
- Experienced and enthusiastic driver
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- All other attractions not included in the itinerary
- All other personal expenses during the tour
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Government Taxes
- Alcoholic beverages
- All other attractions not included in the itinerary
- All other personal expenses during the tour
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Government Taxes
Additional Information
From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 1-Day Tour give you a chance to venture outside the city and explore some of Vietnam’s most iconic sites. Explore the impressive network of underground routes and bunkers that make up the Cu Chi Tunnels. Then, hop on board a boat to cruise along the Mekong Delta, and learn about Vietnamese culture and…
From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 1-Day Tour give you a chance to venture outside the city and explore some of Vietnam’s most iconic sites. Explore the impressive network of underground routes and bunkers that make up the Cu Chi Tunnels. Then, hop on board a boat to cruise along the Mekong Delta, and learn about Vietnamese culture and tradition.
- The duration of the trip will last about 10-12 hours, including the time for pick-up and drop-off, as well as the travel time between the two destinations.
Location
Cu Chi Tunnels Tours
Cu Chi District
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(48 Ratings)
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Tryel2025
Jun 30, 2025
So much respect for those soldiers - So unforgettable.... I couldn’t believe how small and narrow the tunnel were. This trip helped me collect enough info to write school essays for my Vietnamese teacher about the life of the soldiers during the Vietnam War. One part that really stuck with me was seeing the sandals made from tires, so clever and practical for the soldiers back then. The tour didn’t just give me facts, it gave me a real sense of what life was like underground.
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Jackdf8492wl
Jun 27, 2025
Clear explanation - At cu chi tunnels our tour guide walked us through the whole area and shared stories about the soldiers who lived here. The shooting range made the day even more exciting. We also got to crawl through one section of the tunnel system.... Such a tight space, I can’t believe people lived and moved through that daily. Near the range, we saw bomb craters left by B52s and some of the hand-crafted traps that were actually used. They did gave a clear explanation of how they were made and why they were effective.
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805dungd
Jun 24, 2025
Good trip thanks to our tour guide - My son really like staying here and learned so much about the Vietnam. Our tour guide had a deep understanding of the culture and explained everything clearly in English. It was a nice experience overall. We even got to see some of the hidden tunnel entrances that were used by the soldiers during the Vietnam War, so well-camouflaged you’d never spot them without someone pointing them out. My son was especially amazed by the old weapons and handmade sandals at the display area. The guide gave us a very detailed explanation of how everything worked back then.
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T8827fvlinhn
Jun 23, 2025
such great experience - We went to the Mekong Delta and wow, the vibe was completely different. I loved a wide range of activities in this trip, but especially cruising past the floating fishing villages. The music here was a lovely touch to history, and the sampan ride through the narrow canals lined with water coconuts felt like something out of a tropical movie.
After the relaxing boat ride, we stopped by a small workshop where they showed us how to make coconut sweets and rice paper by hand. It was fascinating to see the old tools still in use. A local lady invited us to taste honey tea and some tropical fruits, which felt like a perfect break after all the walking earlier at the cu chi tunnels.
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285linha
Jun 20, 2025
impressed by Vietnam war history - The more I explored, the more I realized how much effort went into constructing this entire underground network. We saw how soldiers lived, the traps they used, and even got to try out some of the weapons used during the Vietnam War. The whole tour was so detailed, it felt like we were stepping back in time. My favorite part was when we reached the deepest part of the tunnels, which really gave me a sense of what the soldiers endured. I didn’t expect to feel so connected to the past, but this great experience truly did that. The level of detail and personal touch from the guide made it unforgettable
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Duongd560
Jun 20, 2025
whole tunnel experience was incredible - It was a great time for my family to visiting the Cu Chi tunnel. Our tour guide spoke excellent english in such detail. It was fascinating to learn how Vietnamese soldiers lived and fought during the war.
We walked past some of the traps used by the soldiers. They were so simple yet terrifying. The shooting part was wild too, you could actually try firing at the range, which my cousin did. He said it gave him a better sense of what the war might’ve felt like. Honestly, it added another layer to the whole tunnel experience, and made the day even more memorable.
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144nhiv
Jun 18, 2025
Delicious and insightful! - Exploring tunnels in Cu Chi was eye-opening, and the food was the perfect reward afterward. The banh mi spring rolls was so fresh, and the traditional snacks were amazing. Watching the rice farming was a unique and calming experience - it’s a part of Vietnam’s culture I was glad to see up close.
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F275zfroyb
Jun 16, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Cu Chi Tunnels were fascinating, and I enjoyed the peaceful boat ride on Thoi Son Island. The Don Ca Tai Tu music was such a great cultural experience. The guide was excellent, and I really appreciated the fresh coconut water at the end, it was the perfect treat after such a wonderful day
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682bichp
Jun 6, 2025
Perfect cultural tour - I loved every moment of this tour. Cu Chi Tunnels were fascinating, and the boat ride through Thoi Son Island was a lovely break. The Don Ca Tai Tu music performance was a unique cultural experience. The guide was friendly and informative, and the coconut water at the end was a refreshing finish!
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Rutanin
Jun 17, 2025
Traditional music at its best - Mr. Duy’s performance was unforgettable. His voice was rich and full of emotion, making the music a highlight of the tour. Visiting Cu Chi Tunnels and enjoying a tranquil boat ride on Thoi Son Island were equally amazing. The coconut water was a refreshing way to end the experience.
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