Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple & Black Virgin Mountain Day Tour
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Highlights
- Explore the underground labyrinth of the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Listen to the sacred tales when you visit the Ba Den Mountain
- Experience the local life in Cu Chi tunnels
- Learn about a small and special religion in Vietnam, Caodaism, and explore the Cao Dai Temple architecture.
- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal with authentic and traditional dishes
About this experience
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 Black Virgin Mountain. Enjoy a captivating mix of history, culture, and spirituality.
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 center.
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 center 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, take a scenic cable car ride to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the countryside, rice fields, and the distant border with Cambodia. At the peak, visit the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia and enjoy the stunning 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.
What's included
- Hotel pickup at center of District 1 from SST Travel
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Light snack with tapioca
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)
Not included
- Tipping the guide
- Cable Car to the Ba Den Mountain
- Other personal expenses (shooting gun…) and other services not mentioned in the inclusion.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for hot weather.
- Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tourist attractions tend to be quite crowded on weekends, so you may have to wait in line for a while.
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