Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple tour highlights:

Cao Dai Temple: The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi Tunnels: Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extends over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple tour itinerary:

08:15 - 08:30: Our driver will pick you up at your hotel, take our tour to Tay Ninh - a province 95 kms South East of HCMC, close to Cambodia border. The Cao Dai Temple is like a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. Its exterior is decorated with multicolored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of swastikas. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side. 

At about 13.00 pm, after lunch, will leave Tay Ninh and travel to Cu Chi. Once in Vietnam, you must visit this spot. This is where guerilla warfare optimized and exemplified. You’ll learn the clever design of the tunnels and the strategic use of trap doors. Even with B-52 bombers dropping 30-ton loads of explosive, turning the jungle into a pockmarked moonscape, 30 thousand American troops failed to conquered the area! You’ll have a chance to crawl around a portion of the 121 km long, multiple-layered tunnel. You’ll learn how thousands of guerrillas managed to stay underground many days at a time, also their great technique to conceal smoke from their cooking. Tour will end around at 18:30.

Tour cost per adult, quoted in US Dollar

Tour Includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles as in itinerary
• English speaking tour guide (other languages can be arranged on request)
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Admission fees and permits
• 01 mineral water bottle per person

Tour Excludes:

• Accommodation
• Personal expenses such as drinks,…
• Tips and Gratuities
• Travel insurance