Take the day to venture outside the city and to explore some of Vietnam’s most iconic sites. Explore the impressive network of underground routes and bunkers that make up the Cu Chi Tunnels. And Mekong delta is known as “the rice bowl” of Vietnam, due to the seemingly endless fields of rice. In this water world, you will see houses and markets floating along the river. This is a fabulous destination for those who want to experience the humble beauty of the Mekong Delta, get closer to nature and meet the hospitable people of this region. During the trip, you will: 7:30 Am – gathering at Viet Dream Travel office – 112 Bui Vien, district 1, Ho Chi Minh city or our guide pick you up at your hotel in District 1 to go to Cu Chi Tunnel for one and half hours by minivan. We depart from Ho Chi Minh city to Cu Chi Tunnels for 70km from the city. The tunnels is considered a heroic district for its role in the anti – American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220 km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreigner. The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, 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 tunnels 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 the tunnels, you have a chance to find out! 12:00 Pm – Depart from Cu Chi to My Tho city for two hours. On the way to the city, we stop at restaurant to have a lunch. Upon arrival to My Tho City, the boat takes you to small canal, where is the place you totally escape from the busy town. The boat cruise in the coconut trees canal takes you to a coconut island in Ben Tre. We disembark and have a walk around the village. Stop at a local family to enjoy tropical fruit, taste honey tea, honey wine and listen to Vietnamese traditional music – “Đờn Ca Tài Tử“, performance by the villagers. Continue walking on the village’s road to coconut candy shop, learn how to make candy, show some handicraft made by coconut tree. Take a walk-through village with two sides there are so many kind of fruits, flowers, trees, local houses, children in Mekong delta, take your time to have nice photos and enjoy nature scenery. 16:30 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City. 18:30 – 19:00 Pm: End of Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour, drop off at hotels in District 1 or meet up location. Tour Price Includes: Tour Price Excludes: Note: Pick up and drop off at hotels located at: Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao, De Tham, Le Thanh Ton, Ly Tu Trong, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Truong Dinh, Bui Thi Xuan, Thai Van Lung, Thi Sach. Plz take note that: For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact us for support or come to our office for your trip. Children Policy: Cancellation policy for full charged Tours:
