Depart at 8:00 AM from your hotel by van. We begin our day by visiting Uncle Ho at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and residential grounds learning about his great life. Next stop is the nearby Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam´s first University. Here we also have a chance to see a traditional music performance. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, choose from one of the numerous museums or temples around Hanoi (Museum of Ethnology, Women´s Museum, History Museum or QuanThanh Temple). We then take a cyclo trip around HoanKiem Lake and Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter. This is your chance to be in the midst of typical Hanoi an life and Vietnamese culture. We can help you to get back to your hotel if you wish, but often our guests would rather just spend the evening enjoying a drink with a view of the city. Tour finishes at about 4:30 PM. Dinner on your own. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Travel to the stunning Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Board your luxury cruise, enjoy a seafood lunch, and explore limestone caves and islands. Swim or kayak in the emerald waters before dinner onboard. Overnight on the cruise.

Halong Bay ➝ Hanoi ✈️ Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Start your morning with sunrise views over the bay and breakfast onboard. Continue cruising before disembarking and returning to Hanoi for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax.

Full-Day Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Tunnel Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Discover Vietnam’s War History and Countryside Charm in One Perfect Day

Embark on a fascinating full-day adventure that combines two of Southern Vietnam’s most iconic experiences — the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the serene Mekong Delta. This journey offers travelers a deep insight into both Vietnam’s resilient past and its peaceful rural life.

🕘 Tour Itinerary

🚐 07:00 – Pick-up at Your Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for a comfortable drive to Cu Chi, located about 60 km northwest of the city.

🕳️ Morning: Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Upon arrival, you’ll explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network stretching over 200 kilometers.

• Learn about the ingenious wartime construction that served as living quarters, supply routes, and defense systems during the Vietnam War.

• Crawl through a section of the tunnels to experience what life was like for the Viet Cong soldiers.

• See preserved booby traps, hidden entrances, and underground kitchens.

After your visit, enjoy a short break with tea and cassava, the wartime staple food.

🌴 Afternoon: Discover the Mekong Delta

Continue your journey to My Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Board a wooden motorboat to cruise along the mighty Mekong River and its winding canals.

• Visit local workshops where coconut candy, honey tea, and rice paper are handmade.

• Enjoy tropical fruits and listen to southern folk music performed by local villagers.

• Take a rowing sampan ride under the shade of water coconut trees for a peaceful moment in nature.

• Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a riverside garden restaurant before returning to the city.

🚐 17:30 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Relax on the drive back to your hotel after a day full of history, culture, and natural beauty.
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🌟 Tour Highlights

• Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels – a remarkable symbol of Vietnamese resilience

• Cruise along the picturesque Mekong River

• Visit local villages and enjoy tropical fruits, honey tea, and folk music

• Experience a rowing sampan ride through coconut canals

• Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch in the countryside

• Perfect combination of history and culture in one unforgettable day

Breakfast at hotel. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping. Then we transfer you without guide to the airport for your flight home. Goodbye, and hope to see you again soon!