Essential Saigon Combo: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Tour
- Instant confirmation
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English, Chinese, Spanish, and French
About this experience
Experience the very best of southern Vietnam on this captivating full-day journey to My Tho in the Mekong Delta and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. This thoughtfully designed tour combines breathtaking natural landscapes with powerful historical insight, creating a truly enriching and unforgettable experience.
Perfect for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time, this tour allows you to discover the tranquil charm of the Mekong Delta’s waterways and lush orchards, while also exploring the remarkable underground network that played a vital role in Vietnam’s history — all in just one seamless day.
⭐ Tour highlights:
✔ Full-day tour departing from Ho Chi Minh City, covering top attractions
✔ Be refreshed by the tropical beauty of the Mekong Delta
✔ Explore Cu Chi Tunnels - a unique underground network in Vietnam in earlier times
✔ Enjoy local specialties, including “Elephant Ear Fish"
✔ Perfect for first-time visitors – includes a professional guide and round-trip transfers
✔ Experience nature, history, and gastronomy all in one day
Next available dates
What’s included
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation with pick up and drop off
- Boat trip across the Mekong River to Thoi Son Island
- Sampan ride through Water Coconut Canals
- English/Chinese/Spanish/French Speaking Tour guide (Please select the rate according to your preferred language guide)
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
- 1 bottle of water/ person/ day
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Other service are not mentioned in our tour program
- Personal expenses (shopping, accommodation,...)
- Tip for tour guide & driver
Itinerary
- 1
Explore Cu Chi Tunnel
Around 07:30 Pick-up from your hotel or designated meeting point. 09:00–11:00 Arrival at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, you will watch a documentary video introducing the history of the tunnels, followed by a guided tour of the area, including displays of wartime traps and weapons. Then, you will explore the underground tunnel system and experience tasting boiled tapioca - a traditional food consumed in times of hardship. After explore Cu Chi Tunnel, driver and tour guide will take guest to Mekong Rest Stop to have lunch and take rest. 13:00–14:00 Have lunch at the highly popular Mekong Rest Stop. Enjoy Southern Vietnamese specialties, including the famous “Elephant Ear Fish.” After lunch, guide and driver will take you to My Tho to begin exploring the Mekong Delta.
- 2
Explore Mekong Delta
Around 14:20 Arrival at the Mekong Delta. After arrival, cross the Mekong River by boat to Thoi Son Island. 14:20-16:30 Visit a local orchard to enjoy fresh seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music. Continue visits to a coconut candy workshop and honey farm. Experience a hand-rowed sampan ride through the narrow canals for a memorable jungle cruise. (Please note: There may be a stop at a souvenir shop along the way.) Around 18:00 Return to your hotel or meeting point. The tour ends.
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Chinese, Spanish, and French
- Start times
- 07:30
Know before you go
- Please provide your hotel name and address in advance so we can confirm your pickup arrangements, as free pickup is restricted to District 1 and guests may need to meet at a designated alternative point due to local traffic or access restrictions.
- Infants aged 0–1 travel free of charge (meals not included).
- Meals are served family-style on shared platters. Guests may be seated and dine together with other participants.
- The order of sightseeing may change depending on traffic conditions or other circumstances.
- Tips for traveler:
- Wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for outdoor visits.
- Bring an umbrella or raincoat during the rainy season.
- Personal medication should be prepared in advance (if necessary).
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Normal regulations
Meeting point
View on map
Saigon Opera House (07 Lam Son Square, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City)
- Address
- Công trường Lam Sơn 07, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, VN
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 10.77661, 106.70317
Illustrative map. Open it in Maps for the exact spot and live directions.
Traveler reviews
Be among the first to review this experience.
Write a review- Provided by
- H.I.S SONG HAN VN TOURIST CO., LTD. HO CHI MINH BRANCH
Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 12 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Chinese, Spanish, and French
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Saigon Opera House (07 Lam Son Square, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), Công trường Lam Sơn 07, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, VN.
Still have a question?
Message our team on WhatsApp — we can help with dates, group bookings and anything else before you book.
From AED 239 per person
