Highlights
- Cruising on Mekong river by boat
- Exploring Vietnamese war history through the tunnels
- Listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music
- Breathing in the fresh air and the peaceful atmosphere in the jungle and the paddy fields
- Trying some specialties such as honey, candy, fruit
Itinerary
- Morning: Pick up from the hotel
6:30AM - 7AM, Our tour guide and bus pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, District 1. The transfer from Ho Chi Minh city to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive.
Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.
Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served as a break time.
Air-Conditioned Bus
- Noon: Have lunch
Have lunch at the local restaurant and enjoy Vietnamese cuisines
Lunch, Air-Conditioned Bus
- Afternoon: Mekong Delta visit
Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.
Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour.
Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 7PM. Trip ends. Thank you and see you again
Air-conditioned Bus, Boat