3 Day Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels, Cai Be & Can Tho
Tour highlights
This Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi – Cai Be – Can Tho Tour leads you from the ingenuity of the Cu Chi Tunnels to the historic heart of the city, then onward to the tranquil charm of the delta. Explore shaded canals, traditional craft villages, and heritage homes. Taste tropical fruits in lush gardens, and rise early to witness the bustling Cai Rang floating market, where life on the river unfolds in colorful, unforgettable scenes.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about Vietnam’s wartime ingenuity.
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City landmarks such as the Independence Palace and Central Post Office.
- Cruise the canals of Cai Be and visit traditional craft villages.
- Taste tropical fruits and enjoy folk music in lush garden settings.
- Experience the vibrant Cai Rang floating market at sunrise in Can Tho.
Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation based on sharing twin/double rooms with daily breakfast.
- Meals as indicated on the program.
- Private (A/C) transfers and transportation on tours.
- Sightseeing and entrance fees on tour.
- English speaking guide as indicated on the program.
- Mineral water on car/van/bus.
Itinerary idea in detail
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After breakfast at your hotel, we set out for the famous Cu Chi Tunnels - an extraordinary network of underground passages built and used during the wartime years. Walking through these historic tunnels, you will gain insight into the challenging conditions and remarkable ingenuity that defined life below ground.
We then return to Ho Chi Minh City for an afternoon of cultural discovery. Visit the Independence Palace, an iconic landmark closely tied to the country’s modern history. Continue to the Central Post Office, where elegant colonial architecture and intricate bas‑reliefs invite admiration. Just nearby stands the red‑brick Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, a graceful Catholic landmark dating back to the colonial period.
After the tour, we return to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
After breakfast at your hotel, we depart for Cai Be and embark on a boat trip upstream on the Cai Be River toward Tan Phong Islet. Here, we switch to a small rowing boat for a 20–25‑minute glide along narrow canals, surrounded by lush orchards and riverside life. You will have the chance to enjoy tropical fruits and listen to traditional folk music in a charming garden setting.
The journey continues with a visit to Phu Chau Pagoda or Cai Be Church. We then explore a traditional handicraft village where you can see popcorn making, rice paper crafting, beekeeping, and coconut candy production. Sample local specialties and sip honey tea before continuing by boat to Dong Hoa Hiep Village. Visit Mr. Kiet’s traditional southern home, recognized by UNESCO, or Mr. Ba Duc’s colonial‑era residence.
Lunch will be served at a traditional or garden house, followed by a return to Cai Be. We then transfer by road to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho.
Rise early for a memorable visit to Cai Rang Floating Market, the most famous in the Mekong Delta. Glide among boats laden with fresh produce and daily goods - a vibrant scene that reflects the essence of life on the water.
We then return to the hotel for breakfast before visiting Binh Thuy Ancient House, a beautifully preserved residence with an orchid garden that served as a filming location for L’Amant.
Afterward, transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City for your departure flight. End of services.
