Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta tour: Small group/private

Cu Chi was an underground city where people lived for years, getting married and giving birth in tunnels at varying depths.

A 10-hour guided tour combining Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta near My Tho, with small group or private van transfer, English-speaking guide, boat and sampan rides, traditional Vietnamese lunch, and stops at local workshops and a coconut candy production site. Pickup is included. The tour runs the full day and covers entrance fees, water, and all transport between sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cu Chi Tunnels1h 30m · entry included
2. My Tho2h

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour

• Explore Cu Chi underground tunnels
• Embark private boat in Mekong
• Cruise along Mekong River estuary
• Visit orchards and bee-keeping farm
• Taste natural honey and tropical fruit
• Enjoy traditional southern Vietnamese music
• Tour coconut candy workshop and taste candy

The experience

Ten hours means you start early and finish late, which is what fits both the tunnel complex and a full Mekong afternoon into one day. The van collects you, crosses the Southern Vietnamese countryside (paddy fields, orchards, fish ponds, small bridges), and arrives at Cu Chi, where the guide walks you through an underground city that once housed up to 10,000 people. The tunnels held living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers, all built 3 to 10 meters below ground. You move through the network itself, not just look at it from above.

After Cu Chi, the van takes you to My Tho on the Mekong. From there you board a private motorized boat, then switch to a hand-paddled sampan to cruise the small creeks and quiet villages. The route passes orchards and bee-keeping farms where you taste natural honey and tropical fruit. You visit Phoenix Island (Con Phung), see a distillery, and stop at a coconut candy workshop to watch the production and taste the candy and coconut pulp. A traditional set menu lunch (BBQ prawn or chicken, pancakes, crispy fried fish) happens at a family farm. Between the boat rides and the stops, a guide who speaks English explains local customs and the delta itself, one of the four giant deltas in the world.

You choose between a small group departure (shared van with other travelers) or a private tour (your own van and guide). Either way, the van is air-conditioned, bottled water comes with you, and all entrance fees, boat rides, landing fees and the meal are covered. The day is long but the stops break it up. You are moving, watching, tasting, not sitting still for hours.

What’s included

• Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fee.
• air-conditioned van throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide.
• motorized boat and hand-paddled sampan in the Mekong.
• landing and facility fees.
• traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch.
• bottled water.
• fresh fruit tasting and honey tea.
• visits to local workshops, a distillery, and a coconut candy production site.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small group tour with van transferGuide in English · 07:30Fixed-itinerary group tour that includes pickup

Private tourGuide in English · 07:30Luxury private tour with a customized itinerary; pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VietCruise Tours

Is this one for you?Choose small group if you don't mind sharing the van and want to meet other travelers. Pick private if you prefer your own vehicle and guide for the full day. Either way, the 10-hour span and the mix of tunnel walking, boat rides and local stops mean you see both sites without rushing or sitting idle between them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is inside the Cu Chi Tunnels that I'll see?

Cu Chi Tunnels is an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers built 3 to 10 meters below ground. You walk through the tunnel network itself, not observe it from above. The guide explains how people lived, worked and survived in the depths for years.

How long do I spend on the water in the Mekong Delta?

You board a motorized boat first, then switch to a hand-paddled sampan for the creek and village routes. The exact time on water is not fixed, but the boat and sampan rides are the core of the Mekong portion, taking you past orchards, bee farms, Phoenix Island and the distillery before you return to the van.

What's included in the lunch?

A traditional Vietnamese set menu at a family farm includes BBQ prawn or chicken, pancakes and crispy fried fish. The meal is served as part of the tour and is included in the price.

Is the tour the same if I book small group or private?

Both options follow the same itinerary and visit the same sites. Small group means you share the van with other travelers. Private means you have your own van and guide. Either way, the guide speaks English, the van is air-conditioned, and all entrance fees, transport and lunch are covered.

What happens at the coconut candy workshop?

You visit the workshop to watch the production process, then taste the fresh candy and coconut pulp. It is one of several local craft and production sites on the Mekong portion of the day.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You walk through the tunnels and move between boat and sampan, but there are no strenuous climbs or long hikes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.