Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day from Ho Chi Minh

Day Trip

Lee M.

5 / 5
(5 reviews)
Ho Chi Minh
English, Vietnamese (Native)
10 hours
Private tour (only you and your group)
Up to 12 people

Approximately 70km away from Ho Chi Minh City's centre, Cu Chi tunnels is one of the most famous historical vestiges of Viet Nam's national liberation war. The network consists of over 200km of tunnels connected with one another like a cobweb. With determination and endurance the tunnels were dug and removed with rudimentary tools, then camouflaged the openings so well that nobody could find them.

Meeting Point

at your hotel (Ho Chi Minh)

07:30 AM

Meeting

Enjoy a two-hour drive northwest of Saigon, through the southern countryside to the legendary Cu Chi tunnels. Stretching from Saigon to the Vietnam-Cambodia border, the network includes countless trapdoors, entangled living areas, storage facilities and weapons factories, mini military hospitals, command centers and even kitchens. In this tour, you'll explore the life of a Viet Cong soldier underneath the ground.

09:30 AM

Cu Chi Tunnel

- Stretching over 200km, this tunnel network -dug by hand- connected shelters, posts, hospitals and weapon bunkers…You can walk through the area and learn about the life of VC, face the cleverly disguised entrances and elaborate booby-traps. Then the mini-van will drive around two hours to reach Mekong area.

12:00 PM

Lunch time

- Enjoy lunch in local restaurant on the way to Mekong.

- After lunch, leave the big city behind as the scenery is gradually replaced with rice paddies and rural villages on your drive to My Tho.

01:30 PM

Boat ride

- Then the trip will start by taking small boats and cruising on the river to visit a coconut factory to learn about the way how to make coconut candy here and taste some local products. Then you have a chance on horse-drawn carriage through the village and enjoy some tropical fruits.

03:00 PM

Bee farm

- After that, the amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal is something you cannot miss. One more islet in this trip will bring you to a small bee farm to enjoy honey tea and other local products.


05:30 PM

End of the tour

Then come back to your hotel around 5:30 - 6:00 pm.

Ending Point

at your hotel (Ho Chi Minh)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- Private transportation with A/C

- Local English speaking tour guide; other languages are -available on request

- Lunch at a local restaurant

- Bottled drinking water on the car/bus

- All entrance fee

- Private boat trip

What‘s not included

- Beverage/drinks on meal (if any)

- Personal expenses

- Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part

Important Information

You will definitely leave Vietnam with a fulfilled-sense of wonder and happiness. It will be unforgettable experience!

Looking forwards to meeting you in Vietnam,

Have a gorgeous day :)

Your Tour Guide in Vietnam!

We will come back to your hotel around 5:30 - 6:00 Pm for long day tour

+ My tour itinerary is flexible and changeable to make you have local most experiences.

+ Please Do not hesitate to contact me should you need any assistance and support from me here in Vietnam.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Reviews

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Anh N.

5 / 5
Jul 9, 2024

3 Generations

I took my parents back to Vietnam for the first time in over 30 years, along with my own 2 kids for the first time. Kids loved Lee and my parents loved talking to Lee about their old country. He spoke both Vietnamese and English for the kids. Lee was very accommodating, and waited over an hour and a half for us the first day as our plane was late. We ended up taking two tours with Lee over two days...

Lee M.

Hi Mr. An and Family, Thank you so much for your great review! Hope to welcome your family again soon! Have a nice trip to Mien Tay Vietnam!

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Susan Z.

5 / 5
Feb 21, 2024

Great Excursion, Great Guide

The excursion to the tunnels and the Mekong was very well planned out. Lee did a great job in structuring the excursion ensuring that our group of 4 were well isolated from the many large tour buses also visiting the tunnels. Lee's historical knowledge is excellent. The retelling of his father's stories from when his father was involved fighting for his country were extremely interesting. Lunch in the Mekong was most enjoyable, as was the boat rides and the visit to the coconut candy factory. Thank-you Lee for making the day very memorable.

Lee M.

Dear Susan, Thank you very much for your great review! It was a delight to read your review. I'm glad that you really enjoyed our services. Once again, thanks for visiting Vietnam and we hope to welcome you again to this beautiful country in the future. Best wishes! Lee

Daniel M.

5 / 5
Jan 17, 2024

Lee. Our guide in Da Nang

Lee was punctual, polite & very knowledgeable of the areas that we toured. His English was acceptable to us and we did not have any problems communicating with him.

Lee M.

Dear Daniel, Thank you very much for your great review! It was a delight to read your review. Best wishes! Lee

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Amanda H.

5 / 5
May 30, 2023

Lee made our trip!

My son and I met Lee for a private tour of the city. He is very accommodating as far as our start time and flexibility as to where and what you want to see. His English is flawless and his sense of humor made us laugh throughout the day. We found we became fast friends. He found a catholic orphanage I was looking for and took us there. The eco village is a highlight as the locals go there to get away from the city. We were so impressed with Lee we hired him privately for 2 more days. You won't regret having Lee as your private guide. I think you will enjoy the sights more with him. He is very knowledgeable about Saigon and his love of his country shines through! Thank you for making our trip that much more memorable by sharing your history and knowledge of Vietnam in a fun and joyous way!

Lee M.

Dear Amanda, Thank you very much for your great review! It was a delight to read your review. I'm glad that you really enjoyed our services. Once again, thanks for visiting Vietnam and we hope to welcome you again to this beautiful country in the future. Best wishes! Lee

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