Day Tour | Cu Chi Tunnels & Ben Tre Mekong Delta Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: Day Tour.

Tour Style: Historical, Cultural & Nature Experience. 

Duration: Approximately 10 - 11 hours.

Destination: Cu Chi Tunnels & Ben Tre.

Departure Time: 07:30 AM

Guide: English-speaking guide.

Pick-up & Drop-off Point: 

• Free pick-up is available at hotels in District 1.
• For hotels located outside District 1, please proceed to the meeting point at 57 Le Thi Hong Gam Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (SST Travel Office).

*Please arrive at the location 10 minutes before departure. This is a shared transfer service, so pick-up times may vary. Latecomers or no-shows will not be refunded.

*The itinerary above is for reference only and may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and operational circumstances at the time.

 

- ABOUT THIS SERVICE -

Discover two of Southern Vietnam’s most iconic destinations in one full-day journey. Begin at the Cu Chi Tunnels, exploring hidden entrances, underground facilities, wartime traps, and sections of the tunnel network while learning about the history and daily life of the people who lived there.

Continue to Ben Tre, known for its peaceful waterways and coconut groves. Cruise along the Mekong River, travel through narrow canals by traditional sampan, visit a local coconut candy workshop, and enjoy tropical fruits and honey tea while experiencing the authentic lifestyle of the Mekong Delta.

 

- ITINERARY -

07:30 AM: The bus will pick you up within District 1 or you can come to SST Travel office (57 Le Thi Hong Gam Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). Then, continue to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

 

08:30 AM: Arrive at Cu Chi Tunnels, explore the famous underground system built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War in the 1970s.

 

WAR HISTORY: Learn all about the weapons and tactics used by the guerilla fighters.

 

CU CHI TUNNELS: Descend into the famous tunnels to experience the cramped living quarters of the soldiers.

 

TRY SHOOTING: You can also try shooting an AK-47, one of the guns used during the war (at your own expense).

 

Discover the beauty of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy tropical fruits, visit a coconut processing workshop, and stop by a honey farm. Relish a Vietnamese cuisine lunch.

 

10:30 AM: Return to the bus and head to the Mekong River.

 

13:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant and take a break.

Sample Menu:

• Fried elephant ear fish
• Spring rolls
• Stir-fried chicken with lemongrass
• Egg salad
• Soup
• Steamed rice
• Dessert.

* The menu may vary depending on the season and availability of ingredients.

 

02:00 PM: Spend time in the tranquil village to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy honey tea and tropical fruits while listening to folk music. You will have the opportunity to explore the village by various means of transportation such as a Sampan boat, motorized rickshaw, etc.

 

05:00 PM: After enjoying all activities, the group will return to Ho Chi Minh City.

 

06:30 PM: End of tour. See you again!

 

INCLUDED:

• Round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City.
• Air-conditioned tourist vehicle.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• Cu Chi Tunnels entrance fee.
• Motorboat ride on the Mekong River.
• Traditional sampan boat ride.
• Vietnamese lunch.
• Tropical fruits.
• Honey tea.
• Coconut candy workshop visit.
• Drinking water.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.
• Additional food and beverages.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Shooting range activities at Cu Chi Tunnels.