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Cu Chi - My Tho Tour: Tunnel Crawling - Rowing Sampan - Coconut Candy Making - Horse Carriage/Tuk-tuk Ride
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DurationContact us
DestinationHồ Chí Minh — Củ Chi — Mỹ Tho, Vietnam
GuestsFlexible
Tour typeTour
Overview
The Cu Chi – My Tho Tour combines history and the Mekong river country in a single journey.
You will crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels, then head to My Tho to row a sampan, watch coconut candy being made and ride a horse cart or lambro — activities that capture the spirit of the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
- Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and discover the history of wartime Vietnam
- Crawl through real tunnel sections and tour the remarkable underground tunnel network
- Row a traditional sampan through cool, lush waterways in true Mekong Delta style
- Visit a traditional coconut candy workshop and taste delicious local specialties
- Ride a horse carriage or tuk-tuk through the peaceful village roads on the island
Meeting Point / Pickup Information
Departure: 07:00
Pickup Point: Hotels located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If you are staying outside District 1 center, please proceed to the designated meeting point.
Drop-off: At your original pickup location
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Itinerary
07:00: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City, beginning your journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
09:00: Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Dinh):
- Watch a historical documentary film
- Explore secret tunnels, booby traps, and B-52 bomb craters
- Learn about the daily life and fighting spirit of Cu Chi's soldiers and people
- Crawl through the tunnel passages
- Enjoy cassava dipped in peanut salt — a traditional wartime snack
10:40: Depart for My Tho, Tien Giang Province.
12:45: Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00: Begin your Mekong Delta exploration:
- Boat ride to Con Lan Island
- Enjoy honey tea and learn about local beekeeping
- Row a sampan through shady green canals
- Visit a traditional coconut candy workshop
- Savor seasonal tropical fruits and enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu)
- Ride a horse carriage or tuk-tuk through peaceful village paths
16:30: Depart back to Ho Chi Minh City.
18:30 - 19:00: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends.
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Sample Menu
- Steamed shrimp
- Braised fish
- Steamed/grilled snails
- Braised pork spare ribs
- Stir-fried squid with mixed vegetables
- Soup
- Steamed rice
- Fresh coconut water
- Menu is subject to change depending on season and ingredient availability
Included
✅ Included
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- English/Vietnamese-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Round-trip transfers
- Insurance provided by the tour operator
❌ Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any additional services not listed under "Includes"
Policy
Cancellation & refund
TICKET CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
🔹 Cancelling 48 hours or more before departure
100% of the ticket value is refunded.
🔹 Cancelling between 24 and 48 hours before departure
50% of the ticket value is refunded.
🔹 Cancelling within 24 hours of departure, or not showing up at the pick-up point
No refund applies.
🔹 Refund processing time
Refunds are expected to take 07 – 14 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
👶 Child policy
👶 Child policy
Under 1 m: free of charge, eats and sleeps with the parents.
From 1 m to 1.39 m: child rate — sleeps with the parents, with an own meal and an own entrance ticket.
From 1.4 m: charged as an adult.
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY (TOUR)
🚐✨ PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY (TOUR)
📍 1. Coverage
Applies to guests staying within the city centre area.
Outside this area a surcharge may apply, or guests may need to make their own way to the meeting point.
⏰ 2. Pick-up time
Please be ready 10–15 minutes in advance.
The vehicle waits no longer than 10–15 minutes past the agreed time.
📌 3. Pick-up point
Pick-up at the hotel lobby or the confirmed meeting point.
If the vehicle cannot access the location, guests are kindly asked to walk to the nearest point as directed.
🏁 4. Drop-off
Drop-off at the original pick-up point within the city centre area.
A surcharge may apply for drop-off at a different location.
⚠️ 5. Important notes
Arriving late or failing to show up is treated as a No Show and is non-refundable.
Timings may change due to traffic, weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
🌍 Policy for foreign guests
🌍 Policy for foreign guests
💰 Service fee: 700,000 VND / group / day
📌 The fee applies to one group for one day, regardless of the number of guests in the group.
⚠️ Right to refuse service
⚠️ Right to refuse service
Go365 reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service whenever the safety and the quality of service for the traveller cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ
What does the day involve?
The morning is spent crawling the Địa đạo Củ Chi (Củ Chi Tunnels); in the afternoon you head to Mỹ Tho to row a sampan, watch coconut candy being made and ride a horse cart or lambro.
Do we really go inside the tunnels?
Yes. You crawl through a genuine section of the underground tunnel network.
Where do we row the sampan?
Along the small canals of Mỹ Tho, threading between two walls of nipa palm.
How does the coconut candy visit work?
You visit a traditional candy workshop and taste the sweets on the spot.
What does the tour price include?
Entrance fees to the sites, an English or Vietnamese speaking guide, lunch, bottled water and return transfers.
How far in advance should I book?
At least 24 hours before departure.
Need help?
📞 +84 789 900 077
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