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Authentic Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Experience: 3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City

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3-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in 06:00 | Sunrise Bicycle Ride, Saigon Street Food Tour by Scooter and Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. Run by Mekong Delta Tour, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Saigon Street Food Tour by Scooter
  • Runs 3 days
  • Accident insurance
  • Personal English speaking guide
  • Free pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • No extra fee for group or private tour

Authentic Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Experience: 3 Days: Key Facts

PriceFrom $295.61 per person
Duration3 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-day experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Saigon Street Food Tour by Scooter. It is run by Mekong Delta Tour, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Accident insurance, Personal English speaking guide, Free pick up and drop off at your hotel, No extra fee for group or private tour and All of foods and unlimited drinks. It does not cover All other services not mentioned in the above program and Tips for tour guide and driver, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Mekong Delta Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Mekong Delta Tour before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Free Hotel Pick-up in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

07:30 – 08:00 |Your Hotel Pick-Up Your guide will meet you at your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City for the journey to the Mekong Delta. 10:00 | Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda Explore one of the oldest and most beautiful Buddhist temples in the Mekong Delta. 10:50 | Mekong River Cruise

Mekong River to discover daily life on the water.

Board a boat and cruise along the Mekong River to discover daily life on the water. 11:10 | Local Workshops & Traditional Music Visit a bee farm and enjoy fresh honey tea. Listen to traditional Đờn Ca Tài Tử, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Discover how coconut candy is handmade.

06:00 | Sunrise Bicycle Ride

Cycle through rice fields, fruit orchards, and village roads while observing local morning life. 07:50 | Breakfast at the Homestay Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese breakfast. 08:30 | Kayaking Adventure Paddle along quiet waterways surrounded by lush tropical scenery. 10:00 | Farm Experience Participate in seasonal farming activities such as rice transplanting and freshwater fish catching. 12:00 | Check-Out & Farewell Lunch 13:00 | Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

Hotel Check-In G8 Diamond Hotel Saigon

14:30 – 15:00 | Hotel Check-In G8 Diamond Hotel Saigon Relax before your evening food adventure.

Saigon Street Food Tour by Scooter

Ride through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City with your local guide and sample iconic dishes such as: Enjoy the street food of the locals. Along the way, visit vibrant neighborhoods and experience the city like a local. 21:00 | Return to Hotel

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

07:30 | Departure for Cu Chi Tunnels Travel to the famous underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War. 09:30 – 12:00 | Explore Cu Chi Tunnels Learn about wartime history and experience sections of the tunnels firsthand. 14:00 | Return to Your Hotel. End of trip.

Detailed Itinerary

Free Hotel Pick-up in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong River to discover daily life on the water

06:00 — | Sunrise Bicycle Ride

Hotel Check-In G8 Diamond Hotel Saigon: 14:30 – 15:00 | Hotel Check-In G8 Diamond Hotel Saigon Relax before your evening food adventure

Saigon Street Food Tour by Scooter

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Includes

  • Accident insurance
  • Personal English speaking guide
  • Free pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • No extra fee for group or private tour
  • All of foods and unlimited drinks (water, soft drinks)
  • Fun and mind-blowing experience

Excludes

  • All other services not mentioned in the above program
  • Tips for tour guide and driver.

Important information

Meeting point

Mekong Delta Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Mekong Delta Tour sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover all other services not mentioned in the above program and tips for tour guide and driver.. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes. A widened section of 20 to 100 metres is open to crawl through, with exits every 20 metres, so you can leave when you like; it is hot and tight, and anyone claustrophobic can skip it. Children from about six manage it well. The shooting range is optional and paid on site per bullet.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Accident insurance, Personal English speaking guide, Free pick up and drop off at your hotel, No extra fee for group or private tour, All of foods and unlimited drinks (water, soft drinks), Fun and mind-blowing experience
The duration of the Authentic Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels Experience: 3 Days is typically 3 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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