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Skip the crowded buses, this small-group day trip lets you explore Cu Chi Tunnels, the Cao Dai Holy See, and Ba Den Mountain at a relaxed, personal pace with a guide who has real time for your questions. In one day, journey through three worlds: underground tunnels, a vividly colorful faith, and a mountain summit crowned by Asia's tallest bronze Buddha. It's history, spirituality, and scenery combined into one unhurried, in-depth experience.
HIGHTLIGHT:
- Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels underground maze
- Witness sacred rituals at Cao Dai Holy See temple
- Cable car ride to Ba Den Mountain summit
- See Asia's tallest bronze Buddha statue up close
- Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer pickup from any location within District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. If travelers are staying outside the pickup area, they can make their own way to the Saigon Opera House, where they can join the tour.
Itinerary
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1Cu Chi Tunnels
Arrive at the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover how the Viet Cong used this underground maze to survive and fight during the war. Explore hidden field hospitals, weapon factories, and command centers built beneath the surface, gaining a vivid sense of the ingenuity and resilience that shaped this historic site.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Cao Dai Temple
At 1:00 PM, depart for the Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh, about a 2-hour drive from Cu Chi. Along the way, learn about Caodaism, a uniquely Vietnamese religion that worships the "Eye of God" and blends elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism into one colorful faith.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Black Virgin Mountain
Next, head to Ba Den Mountain and take a scenic cable car ride to the summit — the highest peak in Southern Vietnam. At the top, admire Asia's tallest bronze Buddha statue and take in sweeping panoramic views of the countryside and rice fields stretching all the way toward the Cambodian border.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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