Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Great Temple Private Cultural Tour
- 9 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Private Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour is the perfect full-day journey for travelers looking to experience the rich culture and remarkable history of southern Vietnam. Visit the spectacular Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh, where colorful architecture and unique religious ceremonies showcase one of the world's most fascinating faiths. Then, explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate underground network that offers a powerful insight into Vietnam's wartime history and the resilience of its people.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Entrance fee to the tunnels
- English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up & drop off in District 1
- Pure water (1bottle/pax/day)
What's not
- Other pesonal expenses
- Holiday surcharge
Itinerary
8.am your guide will pick up at your hotel. Start your day to Tay Ninh province to visit Cao Dai temple.
Founded in 1926, the Great Holy See Temple of Cao Dai is one of Southeast Asia’s most impressive religious and architectural masterpieces. As the spiritual center of the Cao Dai faith, the temple showcases a fascinating fusion of Buddhist, Christian, Confucian, and Taoist influences, creating a truly unique place of worship. Its striking façade is crowned by the sacred Divine Eye, the enduring symbol of Cao Dai. Visitors can also experience the temple’s captivating mid-day ceremony, where worshippers dressed in vibrant robes gather for daily prayers, offering a memorable glimpse into Vietnam’s rich spiritual heritage.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Visitors will watch a short introductory video before exploring the tunnels, hidden passages, living areas, and wartime facilities. After the visit, enjoy tea and cassava, a traditional food once eaten by guerrilla fighters during the war.
Your car 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
- Authentic MAI CHAU
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 92% above the median of the 518 day trips 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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