Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City

You fire an AK-47 at Cu Chi, then spend the afternoon in a coconut village where the Mekong Delta still moves at village pace.

This full-day guided tour visits Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta village of My Tho in a single day, with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup, Vietnamese lunch and all entrance fees included. The tour runs 10 hours and operates in all weather. Small groups keep the experience personal, and travelers over 18 can choose to fire an AK-47 at the tunnels (shooting fees are separate).

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Cu Chi Tunnels4h · entry included
2. My Tho6h

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour

• Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
• Experience firing an AK-47
• Arrive at My Tho City
• Boat cruise in coconut canal
• Walk around coconut island village
• Enjoy tropical fruit and honey tea
• Listen to traditional Vietnamese music
• Visit coconut candy shop
• Walk through Mekong Delta village

The experience

Cu Chi Tunnels opens the day. The drive passes rural rice paddies where water buffalos swim in the rivers alongside the road: a landscape that masks the area's wartime past. The tunnels themselves are remnants of a fierce battleground, and the guide explains what the bombing and mines left behind. If you're over 18 and want to, you can fire an AK-47 at a range there. The cost is separate from the tour price.

After Cu Chi, you head to My Tho on the Mekong Delta. A boat takes you into a small canal lined with coconut trees, away from the busy town, and across to a Ben Tre village. You walk through the village roads (past fruit trees, flowers, local houses and children), and stop at a family home to taste tropical fruit, honey tea and honey wine while listening to traditional Vietnamese music performed by the villagers. A coconut candy shop shows how the locals make sweets and handicrafts from the trees.

Lunch is Vietnamese cuisine, served during the tour. The guide speaks English throughout, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though the exact pickup time may shift by 15–30 minutes depending on your hotel location and traffic. Wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes for moderate walking, and bring sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent. The tour runs regardless of weather.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho attractions.
• traditional Vietnamese lunch.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• experienced English-speaking local guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

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Guide in EnglishNo fixed time

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 72 years) · Youth (6 to 12 years): free · Child (3 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Joyous Travel

Is this one for you?Book the Small Luxury Van or Private Signature Tour if your group wants more comfort and flexibility with timing. The Large Group Tour works well if you're traveling solo or with one other person and prefer to share the cost with other travelers. Moderate walking through the village means you should be comfortable on your feet for stretches, though the pace is unhurried.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years): free; Child (3 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly are the Cu Chi Tunnels and what can I do there?

Cu Chi Tunnels are wartime remnants from a fierce battleground in the area. You explore the tunnels with your guide, who explains the history of bombing and mines. If you're over 18, you can choose to fire an AK-47 at a shooting range there, though ammunition costs extra.

What happens during the Mekong Delta part of the tour?

In My Tho, a boat takes you through coconut canals to a Ben Tre village where you walk among fruit orchards and local homes. You stop at a family home to taste tropical fruit, honey tea and honey wine while listening to traditional Vietnamese music, then visit a coconut candy shop to see how locals make sweets and handicrafts.

Is lunch included, and can I request vegetarian food?

Yes, traditional Vietnamese lunch is included in the tour price. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them at least 24 hours before departure.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 10 hours total. Hotel pickup happens at a time you request, though the exact time may vary by 15–30 minutes depending on your hotel location and traffic conditions.

What should I bring and wear for this tour?

Wear comfortable clothing and sports shoes suitable for walking, as the village section involves moderate walking. Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent and a reusable water bottle. The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions you expect.

Does the tour price include everything, or are there extra costs?

All entrance fees, lunch and hotel pickup are included. If you choose to fire an AK-47 at Cu Chi, ammunition costs about $1.50 per bullet and is paid separately. Travel insurance and personal expenses are not covered.