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

Crawl through the tunnels where the war happened, then drift down the Mekong on a sampan lined with palms.

A full-day guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City takes you to the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the underground network used during the Vietnam War, then south to My Tho in the Mekong Delta for a boat ride and sampan journey through rural waterways. Pickup from central hotels, English-speaking guide, Vietnamese lunch and entrance tickets are included. The day runs roughly 10 hours and returns you to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Cu Chi Tunnels3h · entry included
2. My Tho3h

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta tour

• Pick up from Ho Chi Minh City hotel
• Travel 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels
• Explore Cu Chi Tunnels and crawl inside
• Try shooting old rifles
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Travel to My Tho in Mekong Delta
• Boat ride on Mekong River
• Sampan ride through small waterways
• Visit bee house and enjoy music and fruits
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City hotel

The experience

Your hotel pickup happens around 7:45am from District 1, and the drive to Cu Chi Tunnels takes about 90 minutes. Once there, you crawl through sections of the tunnel network itself (the same passages that played a role in the Vietnam War), and learn how the intricate system of underground chambers and traps functioned. If you want to, you can fire some of the old rifles used during the conflict. After that hands-on time in the tunnels, lunch at a local restaurant gives you a chance to eat Vietnamese dishes. Vegan options are available.

The afternoon shifts to the Mekong Delta. You head to My Tho and board a boat to cruise the Mekong River, watching the countryside unfold. Then comes a sampan ride, a narrow wooden boat, through small waterways where coconut palms line both banks and you get a real look at how people live and work in the delta. A stop at a bee house lets you watch locals perform traditional music while you taste fresh tropical fruits and honey tea. The tour wraps up in the late afternoon, and you're back at your hotel around 6:50pm.

The tour runs as a shared group, though you can book a small-group option capped at 12 people or upgrade to a private limousine. Your guide speaks English throughout, and the price covers entrance to both sites, transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, seasonal fruits, bottled water and travel insurance. Children from age 3 are welcome. If you want to try shooting, you need to be 18 or older. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Pickup from your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel and drop-off in District 1.
• English-speaking guide.
• entrance tickets to both Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta sites.
• lunch of Vietnamese dishes with vegan choices available.
• boat and sampan rides.
• seasonal fresh fruits and bottled water.
• travel insurance.

Options for this experience

3 options

Standard Group TourGuide in English · 07:00Join-in standard group of 22 participants, with pickup only in the center of District 1 and not offered from Tan Dinh and Dakao. Pickup is included.

Small-group tour for a maximum of 12 peopleGuide in English · 07:15Join-in small group of up to 12 people, with pickup in the center of Districts 1, 3 and 4 and drop-off only in the center of District 1. Pickup is included.

VIP group tour by limousineGuide in English · 07:30Limousine transfer in a join-in VIP group of up to 10 people. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Districts 1, 3 and 4 are included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:15 and 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Viet Nam Adventure Tours JSC

Is this one for you?Book the small-group option if you prefer fewer people and a more intimate pace through the tunnels and delta; the standard group tour works well if you're comfortable with a larger group and want the most affordable rate; the limousine upgrade suits travelers who want privacy and don't want to share transport with other visitors.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground network built and used during the Vietnam War. You crawl through actual sections of the tunnels to see the chambers and trap systems firsthand, and you can choose to fire vintage rifles used in the war if you want that experience.

How long is the drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels?

The drive takes about 90 minutes from your hotel pickup in central Ho Chi Minh City to reach the tunnels.

What happens during the Mekong Delta part of the tour?

In My Tho, you take a boat ride down the Mekong River to see the countryside, then a sampan, a small wooden boat, through narrow waterways lined with coconut palms. You stop at a bee house where locals perform traditional music and you sample fresh tropical fruits and honey tea.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegan?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price. Vietnamese dishes are served, and vegan options are available.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour returns you to your hotel around 6:50pm. Your hotel drop-off in central District 1 is included in the price.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of a group?

You can choose between a standard group tour, a small-group option with a maximum of 12 people, or a private tour by limousine. All three options include the same sites and itinerary.