Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple by boat and van

1 day (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour will let you visit in one day two most popular places of interest near Ho Chi Minh City: a historical site of Cu Chi Tunnels and a unique Cao Dai Temple that represents the world’s youngest and perhaps the most mysterious religion.

What's Included

Unlimited refreshments and local fruit
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off (only hotel in district 1, district 2 and district 3)
Breakfast & lunch
Tips
Other personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Location Name: Pick up at hotels located in district 1, district 2 and district 3 in Ho Chi Minh city center
Return Location: Drop off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center

What to expect

7:00am: Tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and after a short ride by comfortable minivan you will find yourself at Tan Cang Pier, where the adventure begins.

7:30am: You will board a modern and spacious speedboat and depart to the Cu Chi tunnels. When on board, enjoy a light breakfast of a Vietnamese sandwich Banh Mi with coffee or tea, while learning about a traditional way of life of the locals on the river and its banks.

8:45am: You will arrive to the Cu Chi Tunnels before the larger bus groups.

9:00am: Explore the Cu Chi site, which includes weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigating authentic Viet Cong tunnel, visiting different underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunitions etc.), a firing range and much more. Try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years.

11:00am: When the Cu Chi tour is finished you will hop on Les Rives minivan and head to Cao Dai Temple.

12:00pm: Visit the Cao Dai Holy See Temple, a mixture of a few different religions, located in Tay Ninh province. Walk around the temple to see its marvelous and mysterious architecture and watch the noon mass.

1:30pm: On the way to Ho Chi Minh City, stop by a local restaurant for a delicious traditional lunch.

4:00pm: Arrive back to Saigon to be dropped off at your place of stay.

Please note that due to the individual nature of the tours, times are approximate and can vary slightly.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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