Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Private Tour
- 10 hours
- Guided in English
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed above
Itinerary
8:00 am: your tour guide will pick up at your hotel. Start your day to Tay Ninh province to visit Cao Dai temple.
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.
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.
Your driver and guide will take you back your hotel then finish your trip.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mekong Tourist
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 165% above the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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