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Cao Dai Temple Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels Full-Day Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please mention it at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Embark on a full-day Faith & History Combo Tour as you explore two of Southern Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks. Start your journey at the majestic Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, a spiritual center of the distinctive Cao Dai religion, and witness the colorful noon prayer ceremony. In the afternoon, step into Vietnam’s wartime history with a guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground system used during the war. This tour offers a perfect mix of culture, religion, and history—ideal for travelers looking to gain deeper insight into Vietnam’s rich heritage.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
02 bottles of Aquafina mineral water
Entrance fee
Travel hat
Modern air-conditioned bus
Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary
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Ho Chi Minh City
08:00 AM: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at the office (28/13 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1) or at pre-arranged hotels in central District 1
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Cao Dai Temple
11:00 AM: After about a 3-hour drive, you will arrive at Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh – the largest Holy See of the Cao Dai religion and one of the most famous spiritual tourism destinations in the region. This sacred site attracts thousands of visitors every year.
12:00 - 1PMPM: you’ll have the rare opportunity to attend a Cao Dai prayer ceremony alongside local worshippers. This is a special chance to learn more about Cao Dai – the third-largest religion in Vietnam.
1PM - 2:30PM: After the visit, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch and take a short break before the afternoon adventure.
3 hours and 30 minutes
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Cu Chi Tunnels
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, a legendary historical site about 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This remarkable underground network stretches over 250 km with multiple levels and hidden entrances like a spider web.
3:00 PM: Arrive at Ben Duoc Tunnels, once the base of the Saigon – Cho Lon – Gia Dinh military command during the war. Designated a National Historical and Cultural Site in 1979, this tunnel system showcases the daily life and military operations of Vietnamese soldiers during the war.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Cu Chi Tunnels
3:30 PM: Watch a short documentary film about the guerrilla warfare in Cu Chi. Then, learn about the tunnel layout through a cross-sectional map and introduction by your guide.
3:45 PM: Continue your exploration of Ben Duoc’s key highlights, such as:
A 15-meter-deep well inside the tunnels
Camouflaged termite mound ventilation holes
Secret trap doors, fighting bunkers, and spiked booby traps
Then, visit the Hoang Cam Kitchen, a clever invention used to hide smoke during cooking.
1 hour
5
Cu Chi
4:35 PM: Take a short break and enjoy a local guerrilla snack—boiled cassava with peanut salt. Visit the workshop area to see how military uniforms, sandals, and handmade weapons were produced. Browse the souvenir shop for unique items made from bullet shells and traditional crafts.
5:00-5:30 PM: Walk to the Ben Duoc Martyrs Memorial Temple, a meaningful site honoring fallen heroes, featuring Vietnam’s largest ceramic mural.
If time permits, try shooting real bullets at the Defense Shooting Range and visit the Liberation Area, a re-creation of Cu Chi life during wartime.
1 hour
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Ho Chi Minh City
5:30 PM: Depart Cu Chi and head back to Ho Chi Minh City.
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Arrive in District 1, ending the Faith & History Combo Tour.
Cao Dai Temple Tay Ninh – Cu Chi Tunnels Full-Day Tour
Ho Chi Minh City
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Embark on a full-day Faith & History Combo Tour as you explore two of Southern Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks. Start your journey at the majestic Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, a spiritual center of the distinctive Cao Dai religion, and witness the colorful noon prayer ceremony. In the afternoon, step into Vietnam’s wartime history with a guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground system used during the war. This tour offers a perfect mix of culture, religion, and history—ideal for travelers looking to gain deeper insight into Vietnam’s rich heritage.
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking guide
02 bottles of Aquafina mineral water
Entrance fee
Travel hat
Modern air-conditioned bus
Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions