2 Day Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels

Tour route: Ho Chi Minh City (1) – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong Delta

TOUR SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta (-/L/-)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Departure flight (B/L/-)

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (Cai Be) (-/L/-)

Discover remarkable Cai Be. Cruise the many tributaries of the Mekong Delta, wandering through vibrant tropical fruit gardens as well as visiting the town’s cottage industries. Step into a family’s house for an unforgettable dining experience, the perfect conclusion to a fabulous day in the Delta.

Today’s tour will begin at 08:30. Leave the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and drive deep into the Mekong Delta on this Cai Be day tour. Upon arriving in Cai Be, board a private boat and start exploring the Delta.

Pass by trading boats laden with fresh produce while cruising past river islands, coconut groves, and fish farms. Go ashore at small family-run workshops making local specialties such as rice popcorn and coconut candy.

After this introduction to the Mekong Delta, get a closer look at the lives of its residents. Take a short walk through a local village and flourishing fruit gardens. Arrive at the home of a local farmer and his family. The house has been lived in by more than four generations and is a great example of traditional ‘Mandarin’ architecture. A delicious home-cooked meal will be served for lunch in the family’s house. Then take a walk through their fruit orchard to see the fresh seasonal fruits on the trees.

Say farewell to the host family and continue to Tan Phong Island. Take a local row boat through the narrow canals around the island, appreciating the tranquility and lush landscapes of this part of the Delta.

As the sun begins to dip lower in the sky it is time to return to Cai Be and onwards to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight stay at hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L/-)

Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings. Drive through rural landscapes to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam’s wartime past and the ingenuity of its people. Then take a closer look at the city center with visits to historic Reunification Hall and other iconic landmarks.

Today’s your tour will begin at 08:30. Drive away from the city center toward the Cu Chi district. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam. 

Arrive at the entrance of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Hear the tales of how these tunnels were built while walking through the forest. Visit two sections of the tunnel where it is possible to crawl inside to experience first-hand what life was like living underground. There are also several other informative displays and war relics around the area to explore. A shooting experience can be found here in Cu Chi.

After this morning’s Cu Chi Tunnels tour, return to the city center in time for lunch. Then take a closer look at the city itself, starting at Reunification Hall. This fascinating building, once known as the Presidential Palace, is filled with history. Hear the story of how, on 30 April 1975, North Vietnamese tanks seized the building as Saigon fell. Continue to the Old Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, two colonial-style monuments with interesting pasts.

The final stop of the day is Ben Thanh market. Located in the heart of the city, this market is one of the liveliest in the area. Rub shoulders with the locals while browsing the countless stalls selling fruits, tea and dry goods.

Return to the city center and reflect back upon this incredible day of history and local culture before heading to Tan Son Nhat airport for your onward flight.

Tour ends. Thank you for your choosing us and wish to see you again soon in our next tours.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation based on double or twin sharing with open buffet breakfast
• 1-night hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City
• One day guided tour to visit Mekong delta with boat cruise & sampan included
• One day guided tour to visit Cu Chi tunnels network & Ho Chi Minh City tour
• Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Private tour and return airport transfers in luxury non-smoking vehicle
• All entrance fees as indicated in the tour program.
• Daily mineral water during tour day (2x500ml)
• 01 FOC for a group of minimum 18 paying pax
• 02 FOC for a group of minimum 30 paying pax
• FOC on twin sharing basis
• Tips
• Government tax & service charge.

HOTEL PROPOSALS

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

• Other meals than mentioned
• Other services than mentioned
• International and Domestic Flights
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Tips, Travel insurance