Very safe. People are very nice. I also carried my 2 DSLRs never felt being accosted,

Hope it’s not too late but I would go for the Nikon every time and just keep it close!

Agree, tennis shoes will be fine. We were there in December and no mosquitos at all. Not sure about how it is in September and early October though.

I think you will be okay and have a great time especially if you are adventurous and wanting to see how people on the Mekong Delta truly live and navigate the river day to day. Just be sure to wear some very comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting wet because rain is common and wear bug spray. The mosquitoes can be fierce. I'm from Los Angeles, CA now living and working in Shanghai, China and have never had a problem with traveling in Asia. That's probably because I'm always aware of my surroundings and the people as well, which should be a given for anyone anywhere.

Something cooling to wear would be good and a cap as the weather is quite warm. As for shoes, I guess good footwear with grip is advisable but I just wore sandals during my visit which was ok too!

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Dear Lan M , Thank you so much for your kind interested in our services .Here is the itinerary of private mekong delta and cu chi tunnels combined in one day : 07h00am: Tour guide pick you up your hotel and depart to Cu Chi network covers a wide area of countryside near to Ho Chi Minh city and was an excellent way for the Viet Kong to move undetected by American forces underground. This evocative day tour explores the struggle of everyday life during the Vietnam War from a local perspective and takes you deep underground to explore the tunnels. The Cu Chi tour starts with an introductory video detailing its long 25-year construction. Then it is time to go underground in the infamous 120-mile Cu Chi tunnel system which offered a safe haven for soldiers and thousands of Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War. It is virtually an underground city with dwelling houses, schools, hospitals and factories. On display are booby traps, the remains of a US army tank and huge craters left by American B52 bombs. You will be able to admire lots of compelling photos and personal effects left behind. There is also the chance to play real war games firing an authentic AK rifle used during the war. Drive back to Mekong delta 12:30 Enjoy a lunch great dishes 13:30 Check in Cruise and visiting Honey farming garden 14:10 Arrive in Thai Son Island (Cù Lao Thới Sơn) you will walk down on the road to the village, visit the house of residents here, see orchards and enjoy Various kinds of fruite depending on the season. Especially, you will appreciate Harmonious sounds with “ Đờn Ca Tài Tử” – A specific characteristic of Southern culture. 16:30 Go canoeing, weave along through the small river and see rows of coconut palm. Go to the next, go and have a look around the beekeeping places and enjoy delicious flavour of honeysuckle tea with pollen. 17:00 Backing the boat, returning the dock and taking you back Saigon. Being to your hotel. End of the tour. Tour includes: Private transport HCMC - Cuchi - Mekong Delta - HCMC Private Cruise Small bottle of mineral English/ Vietnamese tour guide Enjoy a lunch great dishes All entrance fees Hand – rowed sampan Free internet center Bike and volleyball on sands Best regards Mekong Cruises tours management

Dear Tony , Yes we can pick up from cruise ship but you know from cruise ship port to ho chi minh city is very far so the rate will be expensive .Please check our email and send us email for detail .i will send you all itinerary and cost. Best regards Mekong cruises tours team