From War History to River Life Tour is Southern Vietnam

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover two of Southern Vietnam’s most fascinating destinations in one memorable day. Begin your journey at the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you’ll explore the historic underground network and learn about its important role during the Vietnam War.

Continue to the peaceful Mekong Delta and cruise along the Tien River to a local island. Visit a traditional coconut candy workshop, enjoy fresh tropical fruits and coconut water, and experience the local way of life. Take a relaxing sampan boat ride through the narrow canals while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese music.

Combining history, nature, local food, and authentic cultural experiences, this full-day tour is a great choice for travelers who want to discover both the historic and rural sides of Southern Vietnam in a single day.

What's Included

Tea and cassava
Coconut juice
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Tropica fruits
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drop-off in the center of District 1
Motorboat trip and sampan ride
Pickup from centrally located hotels
Tips
Shooting range bullets (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Our driver or guide will meet you at the hotel lobby. Please provide a valid phone number and ensure your phone is reachable on the tour day.

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Meeting point

Guests only need to provide their hotel or accommodation location. Our driver and tour guide will come directly to the provided location for pickup. Please wait at the hotel entrance or designated pickup area.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ho Chi Minh City

    Travelers will visit a traditional Vietnamese lacquer painting workshop at Lang Viet. They will discover the traditional art of Vietnamese lacquer painting, observe local artisans at work, and learn about the techniques and cultural stories behind these beautiful artworks.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ben Dinh Tunnels

    Travelers will explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War. Our guide will share fascinating stories about the tunnels, how they were constructed, and how local people lived and operated underground during wartime. Travelers will have the opportunity to explore parts of the tunnel system and learn about its historical significance. To make the experience more authentic, travelers can enjoy boiled cassava (tapioca root), a simple traditional Vietnamese food that was commonly eaten by people living and working in the tunnels during the war. Travelers can also try the shooting range experience with a variety of firearms at the site. Shooting activities are optional and not included in the tour price; additional fees apply.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    My Tho

    After around 2-hour driving from Saigon, we will reach the port to take leisurely cruise on the Tien River to see 4 islets which are represented as four mythical animals in Southeast Asia: Dragon, Kirin, Tortoise, and Phoenix. From Kirin islet, let’s try the freshly barked handmade coconut candy, visit honey bee farm to try some specialty products, and walk through the orchard gardens to taste some seasonal tropical fruits. Throughout the 1 Day Tour, you can enjoy the melody of “Ðờn ca tài tử” – a kind of traditional folk music which is also officially recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which is an indispensable spiritual cultural activity in local life. Furthermore, we can relax on the rowing boat going through a mangrove palm canal, and continue to get on electric minibus through the village, then walk a little bit to the beautiful riverside restaurant for a lunch with specialties of Mekong cuisine.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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