Discover two of Southern Vietnam’s most iconic attractions in one enriching full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City. This tour combines history, culture, nature, and local life as you explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta.
Begin your day uncovering the underground world of the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary network that played a vital role during the Vietnam War. Continue south to the Mekong Delta, where life flows gently along palm-lined canals, traditional villages, and fertile islands. Enjoy a traditional boat ride, tropical fruit tasting, honey tea, and a delicious Vietnamese lunch.
This tour offers a perfect balance of historical insight, scenic landscapes, and authentic Southern Vietnamese experiences.
Minimum booking: 2 travellers
Tour requirement: At least 2 adults
Duration: Approximately 9 hours
Pick-up time: 08:00 – 08:30
Drop-off time: Around 17:00
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Experience the highlights of Southern Vietnam in one unforgettable day. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, then journey onward to the lush Mekong Delta. Explore underground tunnels, cruise along narrow canals, visit local workshops and farms, enjoy traditional food, and immerse yourself in the tranquil rhythm of rural life.
Pick-up from Ho Chi Minh City Opera House in District 1 by our comfortable company vehicle and professional tour guide. Depart the city and head northwest toward Cu Chi District.
Upon arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a short documentary film introducing the historical background and significance of this underground system during the Vietnam War.
At its peak, the Cu Chi tunnel network stretched over 250 kilometres from Saigon to the Cambodian border and consisted of three underground levels. The system included living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, command centres, weapons factories, and field hospitals.
Explore preserved sections of the tunnels and gain insight into the resilience, ingenuity, and daily life of those who lived underground during the war.
At the end of the Cu Chi visit, enjoy traditional tea and tapioca—simple foods once consumed by tunnel inhabitants—providing a deeper connection to wartime life.
Return to the vehicle and continue south toward My Tho, a major gateway to the Mekong Delta. Stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch featuring regional flavours.
Board a traditional boat and cruise along the Mekong River, visiting small islands with lush landscapes. Continue deeper into the delta via narrow canals shaded by water coconut palms, offering a peaceful and scenic experience.
Enjoy fresh tropical fruits while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk songs performed by local artists—an authentic cultural highlight of the Mekong Delta.
Visit a small bee farm, where you can taste honey tea, sample local confectionery, and observe traditional beekeeping practices. Guests may also see pythons, a common feature in rural Mekong farms.
Take a short rowing boat ride through quiet palm-lined creeks. Relax and enjoy the fresh air, calm water, and green surroundings that define Mekong Delta life.
After completing the Mekong Delta activities, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop-off at the city centre concludes the tour.
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Culture:
Learn about Vietnam’s wartime history and experience traditional Southern Vietnamese lifestyle.
Landscape:
Explore lush canals, coconut palms, and river scenery in the Mekong Delta.
Experience:
Walk through historic tunnels, cruise rivers, row small canals, and connect with local communities.
All timings are approximate and may be adjusted due to traffic, weather conditions, or unexpected events.
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