Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Private Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration10h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover two of Southern Vietnam’s most fascinating landmarks on this private full-day tour to the **Cao Dai Temple** and the **Cu Chi Tunnels**. Begin with a visit to the spectacular Cao Dai Temple, admired for its colorful architecture and the unique beliefs of Cao Dai—a religion that blends elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam. If timing allows, witness the temple’s daily prayer ceremony for an authentic cultural experience.

Continue to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network that played a vital role during the Vietnam War. Explore hidden passageways, learn about the ingenuity and resilience of the Vietnamese people, and gain deeper insight into the country’s history. With private transportation, a knowledgeable guide, and a flexible itinerary, this tour offers a comfortable, personalized, and enriching journey through Southern Vietnam’s cultural and historical treasures.

What's included

  • Entrance fee to the tunnels
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off (only hotel in district 1)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed above

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    8:00 am: your tour guide will pick up at your hotel. Start your day to Tay Ninh province to visit Cao Dai temple.
  2. Cao Dai Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Founded in 1926, the Cao Dai Holy See is one of Vietnam’s most remarkable religious landmarks. Blending Buddhist, Christian, Confucian, and Taoist influences, the temple is renowned for its colorful architecture, the iconic Divine Eye, and its daily prayer ceremony, offering visitors a unique insight into Vietnam’s spiritual heritage.
  3. Cu Chi Tunnels
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network that played a vital role during the Vietnam War. Discover hidden passageways, living quarters, and wartime bunkers while learning about the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people. Conclude your visit by tasting traditional cassava and tea, the simple meal once enjoyed by guerrilla fighters.
  4. Ho Chi Minh City
    1h 30m
    Your driver and guide will take you back your hotel then finish your trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up at hotels located in district 1 in Ho Chi Minh city center

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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