Detail Itinerary for Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta (My Tho) 1-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Combo: History First, River Second
This highly efficient tour offers a unique itinerary by prioritizing the Cu Chi Tunnels in the cooler morning hours, followed by a relaxing exploration of the My Tho islands in the afternoon. It's the perfect way to contrast the gritty history of the Vietnam War with the lush, peaceful scenery of the "River of Nine Dragons."
Highlights:
- Morning War History: Be among the first to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh) site, learning about the ingenious Viet Cong guerrilla warfare tactics.
- Wartime Relics: Witness bomb craters, mantraps, and the remains of an American tank. (Optional real gun shooting available for an extra fee.)
- Unicorn Island (My Tho): Cruise the Mekong River to Unicorn Island, passing charming stilt houses and fishing ports.
- Authentic River Experience: Enjoy a 15–20 minute journey on a small hand-rowed boat through narrow, shaded water coconut canals—an essential Mekong experience.
- Local Crafts & Tastes: Visit a bee farm to enjoy honey tea and explore a village renowned for its coconut candy and hand-made coconut products.
Detailed Itinerary (07:30 AM – 06:00 PM)
This full-day tour is strategically scheduled to maximize your time at each location.
Morning: History First – Cu Chi Tunnels (07:30 AM Departure)
- 07:30 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel to begin the combined tour.
- 09:00 AM: Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh). We start with a wartime propaganda film showing how the tunnels were constructed.
- Tunnel Exploration: Spend the next hour exploring the maze of tunnels. You'll see various mantraps, the remains of an American tank, and numerous bomb craters left by B52 bombers. You also have the option to try real gun shooting (extra cost).
- We then depart for the Mekong Delta area.
Midday & Afternoon: River Life – My Tho Islands
- 12:00 PM: Arrive in the Mekong area to enjoy a satisfying lunch at a local restaurant.
- Unicorn Island Cruise: Arrive in My Tho. Embark a timber motor boat (20 minutes) to Unicorn Island. Along the river bank, you'll pass charming stilt houses and local fishing ports.
- Local Delights: Visit a bee farm to taste honey tea and walk around the peaceful villages to discover rustic life.
- Hand-Rowed Boat: Experience a 15–20 minute trip on a small row boat through narrow water coconut tree canals, enjoying the fresh air and serenity.
- Coconut Candy Workshop: Cruise to a village specializing in making coconut candy and hand-made items, where you can learn about this local craft.
Conclusion: Return to Saigon (05:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
We begin the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon. We will arrive back in the city between 05:00 PM and 06:00 PM, concluding your full-day combo tour.
Important Notes
- Itinerary Flexibility: The sequence and timing of visits may be subject to change, but all specified tour points will be fully covered.
- Travel Permit Requirement: Please send us the passenger list including full name (surname/first name/middle name), date of birth, nationality, passport number, and gender for travel permit procedures.
- Special Requests: Any special requests (dietary requirements, vegetarian meals, etc.) should be informed to us prior to your departure date.
- Free Pick-up Service: Please provide the name of your hotel and hotel address in District 1, HCMC, Vietnam where we can offer complimentary pick-up service.
Included:
- A/C high quality car/van transfer.
- Professional English speaking tour guide.
- All boat trips in the Mekong Delta (motor boat and row boat).
- Lunch, fresh fruits, honey tea, one water coconut, and a bottle of drinking water.
- All entrance fees.
Excluded:
- Tips, VAT, travel insurance, drinks and personal expenses, gun shooting.
Additional Information
- Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in "show ticket link" on the site and show voucher to guide.
- Please provide your full names, phone numbers and your flight details for name board at airport.
Meeting point
- We will free pick-up and drop off at hotel in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City.
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