11 hour(s)
English
Included
Visit two of the most iconic sites near Ho Chi Minh City in one day
Discover Vietnam’s wartime resilience and Viet Cong tunnel life
Cruise the lush “Nine Dragon River Delta” of the Mekong
Experience rural life with rice paddies and orchards
See locals living in harmony with the river and land
€ 37.38
€ 34.39
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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A visit to both the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta offers a deep and diverse look into Vietnam’s unique history and vibrant rural life, making it a must-do experience for travelers based in Ho Chi Minh City. Located just over 50 kilometers from the city center, Cu Chi is famed for its role during the Vietnam War and is now regarded as a symbol of Vietnamese endurance and ingenuity. The site features an intricate underground network that spans approximately 250 kilometers, originally built during the fight against French colonial rule and later expanded by the Viet Cong. Visitors can explore segments of the tunnels and learn about the challenging lives of soldiers who lived and fought in these hidden passageways.
After a powerful glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime history, the tour shifts to a more peaceful setting—the Mekong Delta. Known as the “Nine Dragon River Delta” for its maze of nine rivers, this region is rich in natural beauty and agricultural abundance. Vast rice fields stretch to the horizon, coconut palms sway in the breeze, and lush tropical orchards flourish in the fertile soil. Traveling by boat through the canals, you'll witness authentic scenes of rural life: farmers harvesting crops, families rowing wooden boats, and children playing along the riverbanks or riding on the backs of water buffaloes.
This combination tour beautifully contrasts Vietnam's historical and natural treasures. It provides a well-rounded perspective of the country’s past and present, from the quiet resilience of the Cu Chi tunnels to the everyday harmony of life in the Mekong Delta. It's an unforgettable journey filled with cultural insights, striking scenery, and personal stories that bring Vietnam’s rich heritage to life.
Hotel pickup and drop off in the center of District
Experienced English-speaking guide
A/C minivan or tourist bus transport
Ride on motorboat and rowing boat
Tuk tuk or electric car ride through the village
Vietnamese lunch set menu
Vegan food available
Tapioca and Vietnamese hot tea
Wheat cake, mineral water, wet tissues
Tasting of tropical fruits
Honey tea, and coconut candy
Traditional music performance
All entrance fees
Travel insurance
Other things not clearly mentioned in the included list
Test fire rifles like AK-47, M-16, and M-60
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sunglasses & hat
Water bottle
Camera
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair not accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Free for children under five years old
Paper or mobile voucher accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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My wife and I booked the Mekong Delta tour through our hotel. The tour operator was Kim Travel and our tour guide was Tam. Tam was very knowledgeable and spent the journey to the Delta explaining the history of Vietnam and the philosophy of Buddhism. The tour was excellent with many experiences on the water of the Mekong. The lunch provided was excellent and the various visits to coconut candy processing and the Buddhist temple very interesting.Tam was a great guide taking care to look after us all. It was a long day but very worthwhile.
The tour exceeded our expectations ! We had a tour in the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels and the full day was amazing thanks to our guide Xem! Xem was very polite, welcoming and taking care of all of us the whole day. He is a very good speaker and explained everything to us around the history of the places we visited, but also the history of Vietnam and the Ho Chi Mihn area. He also introduced us to the traditions and the everyday life of the locals with his stories. He is the best tour guide we ever had and we enjoyed the tour very very much!!! We totally recommend it!! 😊😊
Tam was a wonderful guide, we really enjoyed his stories and the whole experience was very worthwhile on our Mekong Delta day tour. The many methods of travel as well as food throughout the day were all wonderful and we will remember it fondly.
I did the Mekong Delta Tour, booked in my hostel. It was way better then expected tbh. My tour guide was Little Trung, he is really nice, funny without pushing it too hard, informative also about Việt Nams background, if you ask the right questions. The tour itself is as touristic as you think it is, but the places you visit are nice and interesting and the people friendly. You get a meal which was very good. Ofc you can buy stuff everywhere, that's why you are tasting it, but you don't have to buy it and noone get's mad or anything. I recommend doing it :-)
Beautiful place. The delta boat ride is an experience unlike anything i have seen, and the tour guide was very pleasant and lunch was included too. We were picked from hotel promptly and it was a long 2.5 hrs drive. Highly recommend this to anyone. Only thing to consider is you spend 8+ hours for this activity. I wish there was a shorter version.
