CU CHI TUNNELS & MEKONG DELTA FULL DAY
Tour highlights
- Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels – an underground network used during the Vietnam War.
- Watch a wartime documentary and learn about survival strategies.
- Experience crawling through tunnels, trapdoors, and underground chambers.
- Taste traditional cassava and tea – a guerrilla snack from wartime.
- Enjoy a scenic boat trip on the Tien River in the Mekong Delta.
- Paddle a sampan through narrow canals under lush greenery.
- Visit a honey farm & coconut candy workshop with tropical tastings.
- Enjoy traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music.
Itinerary Overview
7:00 - 7:15am: Pick up from hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (except Sai Gon Ward & Tan Dinh Ward).
The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, 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, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
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, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside.. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends.
Travel Itinerary
Group size: 12 people
Pick up: 07:00 – 07:15am
Drop off: 19:00pm
Route: HCMC – Cu Chi district - Mekong – HCMC
Terms of Service
- Daily departure.
- Pick-up service: Hotels in District 1 (except Sai Gon Ward & Tan Dinh Ward). Guests outside District 1 must meet at TNK Travel Office (112 Tran Hung Dao St., Ben Thanh Ward) by 07:00.
- Children Policy:
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- Under 3 years: Free of charge (sharing with parents).
- 4–9 years: 75% of adult rate (sharing with parents).
- Above 9 years: Adult rate applies.
- Max. 1 free child per 2 paying adults; extra children pay full rate.
- Cancellation Policy: Less than 24 hours before departure → 100% charge.
- Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Price Includes
- A/c van/bus, pickup at the centrally located hotels in Dist 1, HCMC, transfer & sightseeing as per program;
- English-speaking tour guide; entrance fees;
- 1 lunch at the local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine;
- 1 bottle of mineral water per person, boat trip, fruit and honey tea.
Price Excludes
About the Operator
In 20 years of operation, our company has grown from a small team of 6 to a staff of over 80. This includes the management board, sales and marketing and operations departments. We also provide a professional, reliable and safe transport fleet. Our clients: Over the past 15 years, we have served more than 1.300.000 travelers from Japan (18 %), Australia (30%), North America (15%), France (8% ), Germany (5%), Italy (7%) and the rest from other European countries. We have also served a lot of Muslim travelers from around the world. Our Muslim markets are from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, South Africa, and countries in the Middle East as well. Our products: - TNK Travel is one of the leading tour operators for S.I.C tours to major destinations in Vietnam. Everyday, we organize trips for more than 200 tourists to the key tourist locations of Cu Chi tunnels, the Mekong delta area, the DMZ tour in Hue, Ha Long bay cruises and Sa Pa. We use our own transportation and expert local guides. - TNK Travel has been online since 2003 and is a leading travel website portal providing reliable travel solutions for vacation planners who prefer to deal directly with a locally based tour operator. We specialize in private family tours and tailor-made tours for individuals, families or groups to the Indochina peninsula which includes Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. - TNK Travel is the main share holder of the Beautiful Saigon Hotel Group and Saigon Hostel Group and through them we can provide a comfortable and welcoming stay for travelers to Ho Chi Minh City, at an affordable price. - TNK Travel has wholesale contracts with hoteliers, cruise companies and airlines and therefore we can obtain unbeatable rates for our clients compared to other travel agencies. - TNK Japan has12 specialists dedicated to assisting Japanese clients as Vietnam has seen a greatly increasing number of Japanese tourists over the last few years. Why choose TNK Travel ?
1/ We are an international tour operator licensed by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
2/ We have over 15 years of travel industry experience.
3/ We possess an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic team of tour operators and tour guides.
4/ We provide unbeatable prices and unsurpassed value.
5/ We are committed to providing the highest quality of service.
6/ We are flexible and responsible.
7/ No hidden costs
8/ All enquiries are dealt with quickly and in detail.
9/ We strive to make your holiday “a journey of a lifetime “.
Our statements:
1/ We are working hard to become one of the best destination management companies in the Indochina Peninsula and to earn and keep our customers trust when they choose TNK Travel.
2/ We are committed to providing a high quality and unsurpassed service. Our customers must receive the utmost value for money services down to every last cent they pay.
3/ We are committed to dealing with global travelers so that they all can discover the treasures of Indochina. We can do this by providing a full range of flexible options for both high and low budget travelers.
4/ We are always striving to improve our working environment so that staff can enjoy and take pride in their work, gain more experience and have every opportunity for career progression. Our aim is to ensure our staff share in the company’s success and growth.
5/ All valued members of the TNK Travel family are vital to the company’s development and an integral part of our future plans.
Our philosophy: For the TNK Travel team, today’s customers are the key to our future success. We take care of today’s customers in order to secure our future customers. We absolutely recognize that your recommendation to other travelers is the most effective and positive advertisement for our company.
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