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Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Small Group Tour
660
Overview
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta on a small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. These are two must-see places when visiting Vietnam!
See how people lived and fought during the war at the Củ Chi Tunnels. These tunnels stretch over 155 miles! My Tho is a beautiful city in the Mekong Delta. Here, visitors can experience the local culture and see how people live by the river. They can ride in boats, try tasty fruits, and listen to traditional music.
This full-day tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Enjoy a yummy Vietnamese lunch with vegan options. All entrance fees are covered. Taste tropical fruits and ride in a tuk-tuk or electric car through a village. Take a motorboat and a rowing boat ride. Enjoy traditional music. You also get tapioca, Vietnamese hot tea, honey tea, coconut candy, wheat cake, and water. An English-speaking guide will be with the group. 
Highlights
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels: See the amazing underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War.
Cruise the Mekong Delta: Take a boat ride on the river and see how people live.
Taste Local Treats: Try yummy tropical fruits and coconut candy.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal tour with a small group of people.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed the small group size, making the tour feel personal.
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The guides are knowledgeable and friendly.
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The tour is well-organized and efficient.
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Many visitors loved the boat rides and trying local fruits.
Some found the tunnels to be claustrophobic.
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A few felt the lunch was not as good as expected.
The Journey
Củ Chi Tunnels
Venture into the subterranean world of the Củ Chi Tunnels, a sprawling network of underground passages used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Explore this remarkable feat of engineering, witnessing firsthand the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese people. Crawl through the narrow tunnels, discover hidden trapdoors, and gain a profound understanding of the strategic importance of this site during the conflict. This immersive experience offers a glimpse into a pivotal period of history, leaving a lasting impression of perseverance and survival.
My Tho
Escape to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta, and immerse yourself in the vibrant agricultural heartland of Vietnam. Wander through lush coconut groves, which dominate the landscape, providing shade and sustenance. Sample fresh coconut candy, a local delicacy, and cruise along the Mekong River, observing the daily life of the river dwellers. Experience the authentic charm of this riverside town, where agriculture thrives and the pace of life slows down, allowing you to connect with the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Mekong Delta.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in the center of Districts 1, 3, and 4. A Vietnamese lunch is provided, with vegan options available. All entrance fees are included. Extras include tasting tropical fruits, riding a tuk-tuk, boat rides, traditional music, tea, and snacks. Not included are things not mentioned in the 'included' list. Transportation is by air-conditioned minivan or tourist bus (optional).
Hot Tip
Visitors suggest bringing comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the tunnels. Also, be prepared for warm weather and bring sunscreen and a hat.
Review Summary
Customers generally say the Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Small Group Tour is a well-organized, informative, and rewarding full-day experience. Many highlight the knowledgeable guides, seamless hotel transfers, and the opportunity to see both historical and natural highlights of southern Vietnam. Some travelers mention the long duration can be tiring, and a few note that the tunnels are not suitable for those with mobility issues or claustrophobia.
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This tour includes an English-speaking guide, transportation, lunch, and boat trips. It excludes travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses. The tour visits the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta (My Tho). Maximum group size is 12 people. Guests will be picked up and dropped off at centrally located hotels in District 1, HCMC. This provides a personal and immersive experience.
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Explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Visitors can learn about the tunnels' strategic importance and even crawl through sections of them. Then, journey to the Mekong Delta and experience the vibrant river life. A boat trip will take you along the Mekong River, stopping at Thoi Son islet to enjoy seasonal fruits and traditional folk songs. You'll also have the chance to taste honey tea and take photos with a python, and visit a coconut candy factory to see how local farmers make this sweet treat.
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4.9
(2644 reviews)
Duration: 600
minutes
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta One Day tour offers an escape from crowded tourist buses, with a small group limited to 12 people. Hotel pick-up is included from districts 1, 3, and 4 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Visitors get to explore the amazing underground system of the Cu Chi Tunnels, where people once lived and fought. After that, it's off to the Mekong Delta for boat rides on the Mekong River, both by motorboat and a relaxing rowboat.
The tour includes a visit to a coconut candy factory to see how it's made, plus a stop at a bee farm to enjoy honey tea. Guests can also listen to traditional Vietnamese folk music, stroll through a fruit garden, and taste yummy tropical fruits. This tour provides travel insurance, an English-speaking guide, lunch with Vietnamese food (vegan options available), and all boat trips. Not included are bullets for shooting and tips.
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4.9
(6884 reviews)
Duration: 600
minutes
See two of Vietnam's most famous places on the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine. This full-day trip takes travelers from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
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This VIP tour includes a yummy lunch with local Vietnamese food, even options for those who don't eat meat. People also get drinks, fresh fruit, and travel insurance. A friendly guide who speaks English will be with the group all day. They'll pick everyone up and drop them off at their hotels in certain areas of the city. This tour includes entrance tickets and all boat rides. The travel is in a comfy limousine.
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4.9
(2499 reviews)
Duration: 600
minutes
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