Saigon City, Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta 2-Day Tour with Morning Departure

1. Day 1: Saigon City Highlights & Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration

   07:30 – 08:00 | Hotel Pickup: Pick up from centrally located hotels on designated streets in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Zones A, B, C, and D), or meet your English-speaking guide at the designated meeting point: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1. Begin your full-day sightseeing journey by modern air-conditioned van.

   Morning | Saigon Historic Landmark Discovery

   • Independence Palace (Reunification Palace): Visit one of Ho Chi Minh City's most significant historical landmarks, associated with the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Discover the palace's historical importance and its role in Vietnam's modern history.
   • Notre Dame Cathedral: Admire the impressive French colonial architecture of this iconic landmark in the heart of Saigon. The cathedral is viewed from the exterior due to ongoing renovations.
   • Saigon Central Post Office: Discover the elegant architecture and historic charm of one of the city's most recognizable colonial-era buildings.
   • War Remnants Museum: Explore moving historical exhibits, wartime photographs, military artifacts, and collections that provide insight into the Vietnam War and its lasting impact.

   12:00 | Traditional Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant.

   Afternoon | Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration

   • Scenic Countryside Drive: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City for an approximately 1.5-hour journey through the countryside to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
   • Historical Documentary: Watch an introductory documentary explaining the construction, wartime history, and strategic importance of the extensive underground tunnel network.
   • Cu Chi Tunnels: Explore the legendary underground tunnel system, described in the program as extending approximately 200 kilometers. Discover how Vietnamese soldiers lived, worked, and survived underground during wartime.
   • Underground Military Facilities: Visit command bunkers, underground kitchens equipped with Hoang Cam stoves, weapons workshops, field hospitals, and concealed trapdoors.
   • Tunnel Crawling Experience: Have the opportunity to crawl through narrow sections of the tunnel network and experience the underground environment firsthand.
   • War-Time Cassava & Tea: Taste freshly boiled cassava served with peanut salt and hot tea, a simple meal traditionally associated with guerrilla fighters.
   • Optional Shooting Range: Guests interested in the shooting range may try rifles such as the AK-47 or M16 at an additional cost.

   19:00 | Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City and return to your hotel or designated meeting point. End of Day 1. The evening is at your leisure.

2. Day 2: Mekong Delta Discovery – My Tho & Ben Tre

   07:30 – 08:00 | Hotel Pickup: Pick up from your hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your English-speaking guide and depart for the Mekong Delta by modern air-conditioned van. Enjoy an approximately 1.5-hour drive through peaceful countryside landscapes and green rice fields.

   Morning | My Tho & Mekong River Exploration

   • Vinh Trang Pagoda: Visit this remarkable 19th-century Buddhist temple, famous for its unique combination of Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, and European architectural influences. Admire the beautiful temple buildings and peaceful surroundings.
   • Tien River Cruise: Board a motorized boat for a scenic cruise along the Tien River, part of the Mekong River system. Enjoy panoramic views of the waterways, riverside scenery, and lush tropical landscapes.
   • Pass the four famous islands of the Mekong Delta: Dragon Island, Unicorn Island, Phoenix Island, and Tortoise Island.
   • Unicorn Island Tropical Orchards: Stroll through lush tropical fruit gardens and sample fresh seasonal fruits grown in the Mekong Delta.
   • Don Ca Tai Tu Folk Music: Enjoy a live performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
   • Local Honey Bee Farm: Discover traditional beekeeping activities and enjoy a warm cup of freshly prepared honey tea.
   • Artisanal Coconut Candy Workshop: Observe local artisans preparing handmade coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn. Sample freshly made sweets while discovering traditional regional food production.

   12:30 | Riverside Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring authentic Mekong Delta specialties at a scenic riverside restaurant.

   Afternoon | Mekong Delta Countryside Experiences

   • Traditional Hand-Rowed Sampan Ride: Step aboard a traditional sampan and glide through narrow, tree-lined canals shaded by water coconut palms. Experience the peaceful waterways and rustic scenery of the Mekong Delta. The rowing boat experience is safely managed within a duration of less than 10 minutes.
   • Optional Tan Thach Village Cycling: Take a short, leisurely bicycle ride along rural village paths to discover daily local life and experience the tranquil atmosphere of the Mekong Delta countryside.
   • Hammock Relaxation: Guests who prefer not to cycle can relax in a comfortable hammock and enjoy the refreshing river breeze.

   15:30 | Return Journey: Depart from the Mekong Delta and travel back to Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned van.

   17:30 | End of Tour: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and return to your hotel or designated meeting point. End of the 2-day tour. Actual arrival time may vary depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Important information

• Tour price includes

  Included

  • Round-trip transportation by modern air-conditioned van.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary.
  • Motorized boat cruise along the Tien River in the Mekong Delta.
  • Traditional hand-rowed sampan ride through the Mekong Delta canals.
  • Two traditional Vietnamese lunches at local and riverside restaurants (one lunch per day).
  • Seasonal tropical fruit tasting and honey tea.
  • Traditional wartime cassava snacks.
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day.
  • Value-added tax (VAT).

  Not Included

  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Additional food and beverages not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Optional shooting range fees at the Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Tips and gratuities for the tour guide and driver.
• Good to know

  Tour Information

  • Tour duration: 2 days.
  • Hotel accommodation is not included.
  • Maximum group size: 12 guests.
  • Daily departures are available.
  • Tour prices exclude public holidays and special occasions.
  • Transportation is provided by modern air-conditioned van.

  Pickup & Return Information

  • Day 1 pickup: 07:30 – 08:00.
  • Day 1 scheduled return: 19:00.
  • Day 2 pickup: 07:30 – 08:00.
  • Day 2 scheduled return: 17:30.
  • The exact pickup time depends on the hotel's location and traffic conditions. The tour operator will confirm the pickup time before departure.
  • Return times are subject to traffic and weather conditions.

  Complimentary Pickup Areas

  Complimentary pickup is available from designated meeting points and centrally located hotels on specified streets within Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, and Sai Gon wards in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Zone A: Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Dinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan.
  • Zone B: Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Ton Duc Thang.
  • Zone C: Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh, Ky Con.
  • Zone D: Pham Ngu Lao, Bui Vien, De Tham, Nguyen Cu Trinh.

  Meeting Point & Transfer Conditions

  • Day 1 designated meeting point: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Guests staying outside the designated complimentary pickup streets must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Due to local traffic regulations, vehicles cannot enter narrow alleys. Guests staying in alley accommodations must meet the tour team at the main street intersection.
  • The tour operator is not responsible for lateness caused by personal reasons.

  Children Policy

  • Children under 3 years old: Free of charge when sharing meals and accommodation with parents.
  • Children aged 4–9 years old: 75% of the adult rate when sharing with parents.
  • Children above 9 years old: Adult rate applies.

  Cancellation Policy

  • A 100% cancellation fee applies.

  Additional Information

  • Hotel accommodation is excluded from this two-day package.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral is viewed from the exterior due to renovations.
  • The shooting range activity at Cu Chi Tunnels is optional and requires an additional fee.
  • The hand-rowed sampan ride on Day 2 is managed within a duration of less than 10 minutes.
  • The Tan Thach village cycling activity is optional. Guests who do not wish to cycle may relax in a hammock.
  • Actual return times may vary due to traffic and weather conditions.