Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong River Delta [Combo Daytrip]

About this tour

This Combo Daytour to famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour is ideal for travelers short on time, offering a full-day experience that combines two of Vietnam’s iconic destinations. You’ll explore the famous war tunnels and learn about Vietnam’s history before enjoying the peaceful waterways and local life of the Mekong Delta. It’s a time-saving way to see both highlights in just one day, though expect a busy schedule. Perfect for those wanting to experience both the war history and the natural beauty of Vietnam.

Itinerary:

12:00 - Lunch time at a local restaurant

14:00-16:00 -  Mekong River Delta - My Tho Harbour to Cruise on the Mekong river for a sight-seeing of the four islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, Phoenix and Rạch Miễu bridge. 

➢ Heading toThới Sơn (Uniorn island, the biggest island in this area which is about 1.200 square hectare and about 11 km long) to see bee hives and enjoy honey tea at local people’s house .

➢ Visit a coconut candy workshop. 

➢ Resting at a farm-house to enjoy some fresh tropical fruits and listen to some traditional music performed by local people. 

➢ Rowing small boat (sampan) along a beautiful natural canal and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the countryside. 

➢ Getting to a local restaurant for lunch with some typical Mekong Delta food... 

➢ Returning to Mỹ Tho city and enjoy fresh coconut on the boat. 

➢ Finishing the Mekong tour. 

16:00: *The boat takes you back to the boat station. Ride back to Saigon. 

=>  Arrive back to Saigon 18:30-19:00

Tour Price: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong River Delta 

[Small Group]

[Private] 

Highlights

• Mekong River Cruise: The journey often starts with a motorboat cruise along the Tien River, a branch of the Mekong. You'll pass by stilt houses, fishing farms, and see the four beautiful islands (Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands).

• Sampan Ride: A key part of the experience is a serene hand-rowed sampan ride through the narrow, coconut-lined canals. This is a chance to get a deeper, more intimate glimpse into the tranquil life of the delta.

• Ben Tre's Coconut Kingdom: Ben Tre is the heart of the "Coconut Kingdom." You'll visit family-run workshops to see how various coconut products are made, from handicrafts to the famous "keo dua" (coconut candy). You'll often get to sample the fresh candy and other local treats.

• Local Experiences: The tour is filled with opportunities to engage with local life. This includes visiting a bee farm to taste honey tea, enjoying fresh tropical fruits, and listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music (Đờn ca tài tử) performed by locals. Real Gun shooting range at Cu Chi National Sport Center

• Explore the Underground tunnels system used during the wa

Included

• Set menu lunch (Vegan/Vegetarian lunch is available).
• Transportation (Pick-up and drop-off in District 1, 4).
• Well-experienced English-speaking guide.
• All boat trips
• Food & Drink: Fruit and tasting, Coconut juice, bottle of water & Lunch 
• All sightseeing ticket: Cu Chi Tunnels

Excluded

• Anything not mentioned above.

• Gratitude.

Durations

Fullday

Language

English

Vietnamese

Locations

HCMC - Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels

Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre