CU CHI TUNNELS & MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY
Củ Chi,Vietnam
Duration
1 Days 0 Nights TripTour Code
TP3366Description
- Explore history at Cu Chi Tunnels: You will learn about the famous tunnel system where Cu Chi soldiers and civilians lived and fought underground during the Vietnam War. Experience going into the narrow tunnels and learn about the survival tactics of the people here. - Experience the culture and life of the Mekong Delta: After exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will continue your journey to the Mekong Delta, where you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful natural landscape, visit traditional craft villages, and coconut candy factories. - Fun outdoor activities: The tour includes activities such as river boating, walking through rural villages, and enjoying fresh fruits. You will have moments of relaxation and enjoy the fresh air of the Western countryside. - Professional guides: You will be guided by experienced guides, helping you to have the best experience and better understand the history and culture of Vietnam. - Save time: The tour is streamlined, allowing you to explore many famous places in one day without worrying about transportation or planning.
Highlights
- Explore the tunnel system that includes living areas, kitchens, hospitals, weapons workshops, and command centers. Enjoy tea and tapioca.
- My Tho, where you will have a cruise on the Tien River and see four beautiful islands:
- Small Canal by Basket Boat: Enjoy the beauty of the countryside and experience basket boat paddling through the small canals.
- Visit the coconut candy factory: Visit and experience coconut candy making. Enjoy seasonal fruits and honey tea.
Included
- A/c van/bus, pickup at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1, HCMC, transfer & sightseeing as per program; English-speaking tour guide; entrance fees; 1 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine; mineral water, boat trip, fruit and honey tea.
Not Included
- Personal costs & tips; travel insurance; beverage and other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
- Pick up: 06:45 – 07:00 Drop off: 19:00 Route: HCMC – Cu Chi district – HCMC Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.
- The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive.
- Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.
- Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
- Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze - like tunnels for the security purpose during the war.
- Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served.
- Break time.
- Have lunch at the local restaurant.
- Continue to visit My Tho city.
- With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.
- Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour.
- Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea.
- Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Trip ends.
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