Duration
Free cancellation
Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Meals included
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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Experience the best of Vietnam’s past and present with a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta, complete with transport and expert insights.
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Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, crawl through secret passages, and see the ingenious structures that helped soldiers survive underground.
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See firsthand how soldiers set traps and enjoy a traditional serving of cassava and tea as you learn about daily life in the tunnels.
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Watch the vibrant local life of the Mekong Delta as you take a boat ride on the Tien River and listen to Vietnamese folk music performed by local artists.
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Did you know? Tunnel dwellers slowly released cooking smoke from a hidden exit far from the actual kitchen to avoid detection.
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Full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Ho Chi Minh city
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Entry to Cu Chi Tunnels
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Access to Mekong Delta
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Boat ride on Tien River
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Vietnamese folk music performance
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Lunch
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Seasonal fruits & coconut candy
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Cassava & tea
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Water bottle
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Go on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the scenic Mekong Delta, allowing you to experience Vietnam's rich history and vibrant culture.
Getting started
Your tour begins with a hotel pickup from Ho Chi Minh City. Relax and take in the lush countryside on the 90-minute drive to Cu Chi Tunnels.
What to expect
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Historical introduction: Start your visit with a short documentary detailing the tunnels' construction and the resilience of the Vietnamese people during the war.
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Survival below ground: Venture into the intricate network of tunnels and learn how the soldiers adapted to life underground by creating medical centers, field hospitals, living quarters, kitchens, bathrooms, and storage areas.
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Wartime tactics & trap demonstration: Learn about the strategic defensive measures used by the soldiers to combat enemy forces. Your guide will demonstrate various hidden trap doors and booby traps that were crucial for protection and warfare.
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Cassava tasting: After the tour is over, sample some tea and cassava, a staple food consumed during the war, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant.
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Boat trip on the Tien River: After lunch, go to the Mekong Delta and take a boat cruise along the Tien River. Enjoy the breeze as you pass by the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
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Local workshops and performances: Visit a coconut candy workshop to see the production process of this sweet treat. Savor fresh seasonal fruits paired with honey tea and enjoy an authentic Vietnamese folk music performance by local artists.
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What to bring
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Wear comfortable shoes, as the terrain is rugged, and bring sunglasses, insect repellent, and a sun hat.
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Bring small bags or backpacks, as large items may hinder movement through the tunnels.
What’s not allowed
- Smoking is not allowed inside the tunnels.
Accessibility
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The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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This experience is not suitable for guests with mobility issues and claustrophobia as the terrain is uneven and the tunnels are very narrow.
Additional information
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The tour includes pickup from certain hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If your accommodation is outside the hotel pick-up area, head to the meet-up location provided.
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The pickup time for this tour is between 6:30am to 6:45 am.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Hotel Transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs in Ho Chi Minh City Center.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the pickup and drop-off location.
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If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location.
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On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.
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