Cu Chi Tunnels & My Tho Mekong Day Tour From Saigon
TOUR TO CU CHI AND MY THO 1 DAY TRIP - DISCOVERY TOUR
HIGHLIGHT
Private tour with private car, flexible time, flexible rest stop.
Passing green rice paddy fields with nice view
Cruising on Mekong river by open motorize boat
Enjoy honey tea, honey wine, tropical fruits,
Listening to Southern Vietnamese folk music
Rubber plantation viewing
Network of tunnels
War documentary film
Take rowing boat into the small canal
ITINERARY:
Morning:
It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220 km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreigner.
The guide pick you up at your hotel to go to Cu Chi Tunnel for one and a half hours by private car.
We depart from Ho Chi Minh city to Cu Chi Tunnels for 70km from Ho Chi Minh city. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-war in Vietnam.
The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery with the buffalos and ducks swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage, and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was "A Free Target Zone ". The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47? Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!
Afternoon:
We will depart from Cu Chi to My Tho city for two hours by car. On the way to My Tho, we stop at a restaurant to have lunch.
Upon arrival to My Tho City, cross the Tien River by motorboat on the upper part of the Mekong River. Enjoy the view of the Dragon, Phoenix, Unicorn, and Turtle islands as well. Cruise along small creeks through Mekong River estuaries to Rach Xep natural canal, which is fully covered with water coconuts. Visit orchards and be farms to taste natural honey and honey wine.
Take a walk around the fruit garden and taste the seasonal fruits as you enjoy a traditional South Vietnamese musical performance.
After visiting traditional houses enjoy a memorizing rowing boat trip through small canals.
Take a motorboat cruise along more natural creeks and peaceful villages.
Satisfy your sweet tooth by stopping by a coconut candy mill to indulge in this tasty snack while seeing how it is made.
Coming back to My Tho City by car and then come back to Ho Chi Minh City by private car. The end tour.
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TOUR PRICES:
From 1 - 5 pax: US$ 140 / whole trip for the group up to 5 people (the price is per group, not per pax)
From 6 - 12 pax: US$ 158 / whole trip for the group up to 12 people (the price is per group, not per pax)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
Private air-con car/van
English speaking guide
Cool-towels and mineral water
Departure time and meeting point: as requested (Private tour)
EXCLUDES:
Lunch
Entrance fees.
Boat trip, biking, fruits, honey tea, candy …
CU CHI TUNNEL AND MEKONG DELTA TRAVEL OVERVIEW
Cu Chi tunnels are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Cu Chi district which are 70 kilometers North West of Ho Chi Minh City.
Mekong delta is not only famous with rice but also tropical fruits. The fertile of the delta make it become the biggest rice basket in Vietnam and the second biggest in Asia and the entire world. Please don’t forget to taste tropical fruits and enjoy fresh coconut when visit Mekong delta.
Today, Mekong delta becomes one of the most common travel destinations in Vietnam. The beautiful scenic of the area and incredible people make this region a destination that travelers can not miss when traveling to Vietnam.
The most famous in the Mekong delta is a floating market. You may be surprised by the bustling floating market in Cai Be and Can Tho with thousand of boat gather together for exchanging goods in the day.
For those who have just one day for the Mekong delta, we suggest the trip to My Tho, the closest destination in Mekong delta. You will enjoy your time with a boat trip on the Mekong River and visit local village. We provide you the best of Mekong delta and you will enjoy it so much.
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