CU CHI & MEKONG DELTA_ SMALL GROUP ECO TRIP

CU CHI & MEKONG DELTA: SMALL GROUP ECO TRIP

Full-Day Cultural & Sustainable Adventure from Ho Chi Minh City

• Tour Type: Small Group Tour  – Maximum 12 travelers

• Vehicle:16 seater van

• Duration: Full Day 

• Departure Point: Hotels in District 1 or meeting point

OVERVIEW:

Explore two of southern Vietnam’s most fascinating worlds in one unforgettable day — the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the peaceful Mekong Delta. This small-group eco journey combines history, culture, and nature through immersive, animal-friendly activities that support local communities.

Start your morning uncovering the underground network of Cu Chi, then travel to the Mekong Delta for an authentic countryside experience. Ride a Tuk Tuk through coconut groves, cruise along tranquil waterways, and share a delicious farm-to-table lunch by the river.

Designed for mindful travelers, this experience promotes sustainable tourism — connecting with local life while respecting the land and its heritage.

HIGHLIGHT:

• Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam’s iconic underground war relic.

• Travel through lush Mekong countryside by eco-friendly Tuk Tuk.

• Cruise along peaceful canals on a traditional motorboat.

• Visit fruit orchards and coconut gardens, and learn about rural livelihoods.

• Take part in gentle local activities like fruit picking and water scooping.

• Enjoy a Mekong-style lunch made with local ingredients.

• Small-group tour promoting eco & animal-friendly practices.

ITINERARY:

Step beyond the tourist trails. This small-group eco tour takes you into quiet canals, family-run farms, and riverside workshops where traditional crafts are still practiced today. Learn how local people make sticky-rice wine, visit a countryside market alive with colors, and share a home-cooked lunch prepared from fresh regional ingredients.

Cruise by private boat through coconut-lined waterways, row a sampan under leafy palms, and feel the peaceful rhythm of rural life. Every stop supports local families and promotes community-based tourism — making your visit meaningful for both travelers and hosts.

TIMELINES:

Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration

07:30 AM: Pick-up at hotel or Meet at meeting point.

09:00 AM: Arrive at Cu Chi and explore the underground network stretching over 200 km. Learn about the daily life, survival strategies, and ingenuity of Vietnamese soldiers.

11:00 AM: Depart for the Mekong Delta (approx. 1.5-hour drive).

Afternoon: Mekong Delta Experience

12:30 PM: Arrive at Ben Luc and enjoy a fresh, local-style lunch with scenic river views.

01:30 PM: Begin your countryside journey by Tuk Tuk through quiet villages and coconut groves. Visit a guava orchard, taste fruit from the garden, and continue to a local coconut farm to learn about sustainable agriculture.

• Cruise along a small canal by rowboat.

• Learn traditional water scooping and daily farming techniques.

• Stroll through coconut groves and rice paddies.

• Sip a fresh coconut drink and relax in a hammock.

03:30 PM: Return to the farmstay for a short rest.

04:00 PM: Depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

05:30 - 06:00 PM: Arrive at your hotel — end of the tour.

Goodbye and see you again on the next trips with SAIGON LAND TRAVEL!!!

Note: Schedule & attractions may change depending on weather conditions & destination.

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TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Air-conditioned transfer 

• English-speaking guide

• Private motorboat and sampan

• Lunch at local farm

• Entrance fees, Bottled water

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

• Other personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

CHILDREN PRICES:

• Children under 3 years old: free of charge, the family pays for the child's own expenses (if any). Families of 2 adults can only accompany 1 child for free, from the 2nd child and above must buy 1 tour ticket as 50% of the adult tour price, sharing a bed with parents.

• Children from 3-9 years old: 75% of the adult tour price, sharing bed with parents.

• Children from 10 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.

• In case children join the tour by plane, train ... Transportation fares will apply according to each airline from which the group departs.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Cancellations immediately after registration are charged 30% of the tour price.

• Cancellations made 10 days prior to departure are charged 50% of the tour price.

• Cancellations made 5 days prior to departure are charged 70% of the tour price.

• Cancellations made 3 days prior to departure are charged 100% of the tour price

NOTE:

• Pick up and transfer just for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

• We are not responsible for your lateness.

• Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking. 

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