Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels

Get the most from a spare day in Ho Chi Minh City by combining two local must-sees into one trip, without spending hours organizing your own transport. With this small-group tour, visit the Viet Cong’s Cu Chi Tunnels to learn how they were used in the Vietnam War. Then, explore the Mekong Delta’s farms, islands, and villages; with boat rides, orchard and coconut workshop visits, and more, before your return.

Embark on an unforgettable journey that takes you from the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels—a hidden underground world of resilience and survival—to the tranquil Mekong Delta, where life flows with the rhythm of the river. Walk through history as you explore the tunnels used during wartime, then trade the battleground for a peaceful boat ride through lush coconut groves. Taste tropical fruits, honey tea, and handmade coconut candy, and immerse yourself in the warmth of the local culture. With a private guide and seamless experience, this tour offers the perfect blend of adventure, history, and nature—all in just one day!

This small-group tour packs Vietnamese history, culture, and scenery into one adventurous day. After easy pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, you’ll explore the Củ Chi tunnels—used for underground passage during the Vietnam War—and venture to My Tho, a gorgeous city on the historic Mekong River, for a traditional boat ride. Picture rice paddies, coconut farms, tropical gardens, floating markets, and more. - Hassle-free transfers from many hotels in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 - All entrance fees included - English-speaking guide offers a local's look into Vietnamese history - Enjoy a boat trip down the Mekong and a traditional music performance

This tour is ideal for those interested in Vietnam War history or looking for a day trip near Ho Chi Minh City. It includes visits to the Củ Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. The Củ Chi Tunnels, called the "Iron Triangle" during the war, are an underground network used as a military base. Once known as the "dead land" due to heavy bombing, Củ Chi now showcases historic structures and Vietnamese culture. The Mekong Delta, the "rice bowl" of Vietnam, features endless rice fields and floating markets. It's perfect for experiencing the Delta's natural beauty and meeting its hospitable people.

Choosing the Private Tour of Cu Chi Tunnels & Ho Chi Minh City for a full day offers a unique and comprehensive experience. This tour allows you to explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, gaining insight into their historical significance and the ingenuity of their construction. Additionally, the tour provides a deep dive into the vibrant life of Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing its iconic landmarks and rich culture. With a private guide, you benefit from personalized attention, flexible schedules, and a tailored itinerary that maximizes your time and enhances your understanding of these important historical and cultural sites.

Highlight: - ️ Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War, and learn about the resilience and ingenuity of Vietnamese soldiers. - Visit the colorful Cao Dai Temple, home to a unique religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. Witness the midday prayer ceremony in a vibrant spiritual setting. - ️ Conquer Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in Southern Vietnam, with scenic views and a cable car ride to the summit. Discover sacred pagodas and lush landscapes. - Enjoy a full-day guided experience with round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City, including local insights, cultural stories, and historical context. - ️ Savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine during a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Combine two popular Ho Chi Minh City activities into one day on this tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Learn about the wartime tunnels and explore them with a guide, then break for lunch before continuing to My Tho City. Board a boat for a relaxing ride down the Tien River, stopping for a short cycling trip around a local village.

Overview: Escape the bustling city for a perfect blend of history and nature on this full-day journey from Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a remarkable underground network built during the Vietnam War, and experience the peaceful beauty of Tân Lập Floating Village, known as the “mini Mekong Delta” of Long An Province. This tour offers a balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation — ideal for those who want to see both sides of Southern Vietnam in just one day. ⸻ Tour Highlights: • Explore the popular section of Cu Chi Tunnels • Learn about Vietnam’s wartime history from a knowledgeable local guide • Walk through the mangrove forest trails and take a boat trip through the Tân Lập Floating Village • Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant • Small group (max 10 people) for a more personalized experience • Comfortable transfer by air-conditioned van

Experience two of southern Vietnam’s highlights on an easy day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers short on time can see and do a lot in just a day. Learn about Vietnamese history at the Cu Chi Tunnels, and even try squeezing through them yourself. Check out the amazing ecosystem and witness local life in the Mekong Delta on a boat ride through the delta’s canals.

Discover the religion of Caodaism in Tay Ninh and explore the famous Cu Chi tunnels in one day on this private tour. Visit the holy Cao Dai Temple, the world's centre for Caodaism. Watch a religious ceremony here before continuing to the historic Cu Chi tunnels. Highlights: • All-inclusive guided tour of Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi tunnels • Visit to sacred Cao Dai Temple, the centre of Caodaism • Chance to join a unique religious ceremony • Historical artifacts & relics from the Vietnam War • Exploration of Cu Chi tunnels, Viet Cong's operational base

Discover the religion of Caodaism in Tay Ninh and explore the famous Cu Chi tunnels in one day on this private tour. Visit the holy Cao Dai Temple, the world's centre for Caodaism. Watch a religious ceremony here before continuing to the historic Cu Chi tunnels. Highlights: • All-inclusive guided tour of Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi tunnels • Visit to sacred Cao Dai Temple, the centre of Caodaism • Chance to join a unique religious ceremony • Historical artifacts & relics from the Vietnam War • Exploration of Cu Chi tunnels, Viet Cong's operational base

7:30Am. Our guide pick up you at hotel we will drive to Cu Chi Tunnels. Upon arrival, we start the visit of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which consist of an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Start the visit with the Ben Dinh sections of the tunnel. Have lunch at a halal local restaurant then we continue visiting the My Tho City, take a leisurely boat trip to Thoi Son Island. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre. Return to the water for a relaxing rowing boat ride along a small canal, cruising in the shade of the water coconut trees. Learn about bee-keeping in the delta and enjoy a cup of honey tea to the accompaniment of traditional Vietnamese folk music. Then travel the narrow rural road by horse and cart to visit the coconut candy mill to find out how this delicious confectionery is made and sample the finished product.

Cover ground you couldn't hope to cover on public transit but avoid the risk of self-driving Vietnam when you join this guided tour with transfers from Saigon District 1 hotels. You'll watch a video then explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. After lunch at a local restaurant, take a Mekong Delta boat trip from My Tho city with a sampan cruise, a cycle trip, folk music, fruits, coconut candy, and more.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City on a private, fully customizable sightseeing ride with your English-speaking Welcome Driver. Enjoy hotel pickup and door-to-door comfort while exploring the city’s top landmarks, hidden gems, and scenic spots at your own pace. Your driver shares local insights and stories, making the journey informative yet relaxed. Begin with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc), exploring the historic underground network and learning about its wartime significance. Continue to Vinh Trang Pagoda, a tranquil site with gardens and striking statues. Travel next to My Tho Boat Pier, the gateway to the Mekong River, for riverside scenery and local life. Conclude at Ben Tre Riverside, experiencing traditional coconut workshops and rural landscapes. Flexible and adaptable, this private ride allows you to skip stops, add new ones, or linger longer, ensuring a personalized, stress-free journey.

The Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta are two of the most popular day trip destinations from Ho Chi Minh City. This tour visits both, starting with a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, which were used by the Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam war. After lunch, transfer to My Tho and set sail on a cruise around the Mekong Delta. Along the way, explore Dragon and Unicorn islands, visit local villages, and sample homemade coconut candies.

TOUR PROGRAM : 7:30a.m: We Will Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Then,Transfer to Cu Chi .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, Afterwards, special tea and cassava will be served. 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 and taking a short cycling around the village. Visit the coconut candy workshop. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music Return to Your Hotel. Trip ends.

No shared bus. No rush. Step into your own VIP limousine van and embark on a full-day journey that blends war history, cultural depth, and lush river life in southern Vietnam. With your private guide, this tour brings you to two must-see destinations in one seamless, comfortable itinerary. - Limousine bus makes our trip much more comfortable -Not the tunnels only, but we want to introduce the soul of the whole Cu Chi land and Mekong Vietnam alike. Cu Chi Tunnels: Learn how Vietnamese soldiers lived, fought, and survived underground during the war. Crawl through real tunnels and witness ingenious traps and bunkers. Mekong Delta: Cruise on a traditional boat through palm-shaded canals, visit a coconut candy workshop, and sip honey tea while listening to live local music. Local lunch: Taste authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a peaceful riverside restaurant. “The limousine bus made our trip super comfortable. Our guide was friendly, smart, and made everything fun and easy.” – Emma, UK

Perhaps the two star attractions around Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC or Saigon) are the Vietnam War–era Cu Chi Tunnels and the lush farmlands of the Mekong Delta. Discover them both without the self-drive risks on this guided door-to-door tour. After touring the tunnels and eating lunch, head to My Tho city for a Tien River boat trip, complete with sampan ride, cycle adventure, a musical performance, and sweet treats.

Combine Ho Chi Minh City’s top attractions on a deluxe full-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Start with a visit to the historic Vietnam War–era tunnels, explore the underground network, try a hidden entrance, and learn about life during the war. Continue to My Tho for a local Vietnamese lunch with tropical fruits and honey tea, then cruise the Mekong River, row a sampan through scenic canals, enjoy a live folk music performance, and visit a candy workshop. This door-to-door tour saves time, offers cultural immersion, and can be upgraded for a smaller group or private experience with additional perks.

Combine Ho Chi Minh City’s top attractions on the Deluxe Full Day Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, enjoy a local lunch in My Tho, cruise the Mekong River, ride a sampan through scenic canals, taste tropical fruits and honey tea, and experience live folk music. This all-in-one tour saves time and offers an immersive cultural and historical experience.

Explore the huge underground network of Cu Chi Tunnels Learn about the American war in Vietnam Enjoy a local lunch with Vietnamese cuisine Experience folk music performed by the locals Excursion boat along Mekong River with natural beauty of the southern Delta

Start your day with hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and a scenic drive to Tay Ninh Province. Visit Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den), a renowned spiritual and natural site. Stroll through its lush surroundings or take an optional cable car to the summit for panoramic views (ticket not included; prepay with us to skip queues). Enjoy a local lunch, then head to the colorful Cao Dai Temple, where your guide will share insights into this unique religion blending multiple faiths. Additional note: Guests not joining the Cu Chi visit will be transferred to another vehicle for the return to Ho Chi Minh City. Continue to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Vietnam’s wartime history before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening. Please note: The itinerary is flexible and may be adjusted to suit weather conditions, traffic, or guest preferences.

On this trip, you’ll learn how Viet Cong guerilla fighters lived in an ingenious underground labyrinth during the Vietnam War. Your English-speaking guide will explore the Cu Chi Tunnels with you while explain all about their importance, significance and functionality.