Aerial view of the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, Vietnam, showcasing its colorful architecture and spacious temple grounds.
Intricate interior of the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh featuring dragon-wrapped columns and the Divine Eye altar.
Worshippers attending a religious ceremony inside the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, Vietnam.
A tourist posing with actors dressed as Viet Cong soldiers inside the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tourists learning about wartime booby traps at the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tourist trying target shooting at the Cu Chi Tunnels shooting range in Vietnam.
Boiled cassava with sesame salt served at the Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam.
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Private Cao Dai & Cu Chi Tunnels

Code

VNI 64

Duration

Full day

Overview

Experience two of southern Vietnam’s most fascinating cultural and historical landmarks on this Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour. Visit the magnificent Cao Dai Great Temple in Tay Ninh, witness a unique religious ceremony, and explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. This full-day journey offers the perfect combination of architecture, spirituality, history, and authentic Vietnamese culture.

Highlight

  • Visit the Cao Dai Great Temple

Explore the impressive Cao Dai Great Temple, one of southern Vietnam’s most unique religious landmarks.

 

  • Attend the Cao Dai Midday Ceremony

Witness the colorful daily worship ceremony and experience the traditions of the Cao Dai religion.

 

  • Learn about the Cao Dai faith

Discover the unique beliefs that blend Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, and Taoism.

 

  • Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch

Savor a delicious local lunch at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant.

 

  • Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Discover the legendary underground tunnel network, including hidden bunkers, kitchens, hospitals, and command centers.

 

  • Taste traditional cassava & tea

Sample the simple food once enjoyed by Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Detail

Itinerary

08:00 AM: Begin your journey from Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Tay Ninh, home to the remarkable Cao Dai Great Temple.

Upon arrival, admire one of Southeast Asia’s most distinctive religious buildings, famous for its colorful architecture and the symbolic Divine Eye, the sacred emblem of the Cao Dai religion.

Next, attend the midday Cao Dai ceremony, where worshippers gather for a unique spiritual service. During your visit, your guide will explain the beliefs and traditions of Cao Dai, a religion that harmoniously blends elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, and Taoism.

Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels.

Upon arrival, watch a short documentary introducing the history of the tunnels and the remarkable resilience of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War.

Then, explore sections of the underground tunnel network, including hidden kitchens, field hospitals, command centers, storage areas, and secret trapdoors. Along the way, discover how this extraordinary system supported daily life and military operations.

Finally, sample traditional cassava and tea, once the staple food of Vietnamese soldiers, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.

Tour price

From $ US

Trip note

Infants travel free if they do not occupy a seat or use tour inclusions. Please inform us in advance if traveling with an infant.

Inclusion

  • A/c van pick up (centrally located hotel in Dist 1)
  • Transfer & sightseeing as per program
  • English speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Local lunch with set menu

Exclusion

  • Personal costs & tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverage

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