Embark on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and the vibrant Cao Dai Temple, with an optional visit to the breathtaking Ba Den Mountain. Enjoy a captivating mix of history, culture, and spirituality. We will contact you within 24 hours after booking and confirm details again the evening before your tour.

Detailed Itinerary:

06:30 - 07:00 am – Pick-up from Hotel: Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour begins with a drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located approximately 1.5 hours from the city centre.

Upon arrival, explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200 km network of underground tunnels that served as a base for the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. You’ll discover secret underground rooms, including hospitals, weapon factories, and command centers. Learn about the survival tactics of the Viet Cong soldiers, and even try a sample of cassava, a staple food they ate during the war, served with tea.

Lunch: Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

After lunch, we head to Cao Dai Temple, a stunning architectural site in Tay Ninh, around 2 hours from Cu Chi. The temple is the centre of Caodaism, a unique religion in Vietnam that worships the “Eye of God” and combines elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. You will explore the temple’s vibrant and symbolic design and learn about its beliefs and practices. You’ll also have the opportunity to witness the noon ceremony, where followers gather to pray.

Next, we will travel to Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam. Upon arrival, you may take a scenic cable car ride to the summit (included in select packages only, so please review your option carefully). From the top, enjoy panoramic views of the countryside, rice fields, and even the distant border with Cambodia. Visit the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia and take in the breathtaking natural surroundings.

We will begin the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. You will arrive around 07:00 - 07:30 pm, depending on traffic.

End of Tour.

Note: The order of the visited sites may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather, or the availability of space at the attractions, but all destinations will be included.