Small Group or Private Tour| Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta From Ho Chi Minh: Private Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour
ID: GYG844241-O-1335353
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience Vietnam’s history and countryside on a fully day tour. Explore Cu Chi Tunnels and cruise the Mekong Delta with a personal guide and private boat — no group, no rush.
Start your journey with a comfortable pickup in a air-conditioned vehicle. After a scenic drive through rural landscapes, you’ll arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of Vietnam’s most iconic historical sites.
Here, your private guide will walk you through a powerful chapter of Vietnam’s past. Watch a short documentary that sets the context of the war, then descend into the hand-dug tunnels, which served as living quarters, hideouts, and supply routes during the conflict.
Explore hidden trapdoors, bunkers, and weapon factories that showcase the resilience and creativity of Vietnamese soldiers. Try boiled tapioca with pandan tea, a staple food during the war.
Optional: Visit the shooting range and try your hand at firing AK47 or M16 rifles (surcharge applies).
Afternoon: Mekong Delta – Cruise, Culture, and Countryside
After Cu Chi, continue south to the lush Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland. Board a private boat to cruise along the Tien River, passing by floating fish farms and local houses on stilts.
Visit one of the four sacred islets (Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix) and enjoy hands-on experiences like:
Tasting tropical fruits freshly picked from orchard gardens
Listening to live "Đờn ca tài tử" folk music, performed by local musicians
Riding a horse-drawn cart through peaceful village lanes
Taking a hand-rowed sampan ride through palm-shaded canals
Visiting a coconut candy workshop or bee farm for local treats
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a riverside garden restaurant, featuring Mekong specialties such as fried elephant ear fish, spring rolls, and sticky rice balls.
After a full day of exploration, return to Ho Chi Minh City with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to Vietnam’s heritage.
Highlights
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels with a knowledgeable
- Cruise the Mekong River and navigate tranquil canals on a sampan
- Visit local workshops and taste regional specialties
- Enjoy a personalized experience with flexible scheduling
- Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City
- Professional English-speaking tour guide (Surcharge for Non- English Tour Guide w Private Tour)
- Entrance tickets to Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta sites
- Lunch at a riverside garden restaurant (Mekong specialties)
- Light snack at Cu Chi Tunnels: boiled tapioca and pandan tea
- Tropical fruits tasting with local folk music performance
- Bottled water and cold towels throughout the trip
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Optional AK-47 or M16 shooting experience at Cu Chi (available onsite with surcharge)
- Surcharge for holiday in Vietnam (New Year, Lunar New Year, Labor Holiday, Independence Day, New Year’s Eve)
- Boat Ride
- Surcharge for Non- English Guide w Private Tour
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.
