Day Trip to Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels, Including Lunch

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Stop At: Cao Dai Temple, Long Thanh Bac Commune Hoa Thanh District, Tay Ninh 730000 Vietnam

Pick up and depart to Tay Ninh from Ho Chi Minh City in the morning.

Explore the Cao Dai religion in its most scared Holy Temple (1926). The Cao Dai religion is an interesting hybrid of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam and Taoism. The symbol of Cao Daism is the Holy all-seeing eye, which is located at the entrance of this magnificent temple. After departing from Ho Chi Minh City you will join the midday mass, which is a fantastic experience, where you will get to listen to the mesmerizing chants of the followers while observing them in their colourful robes.

Lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding towards the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam

The Cu Chi Tunnels are a famous structure of web-like tunnels under the ground, which were used by the Viet Cong Guerilla warriors in the Vietnam-American war, when the tunnels included everything from traps, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens.

Discover the network of tunnels, an unbelievable underground village by :
- Watch a short video regarding the process of creating the network of tunnels of Vietnamese people as well as their enduring war against invaders.
- Explore a limited number of areas, like command centers, hospitals, weapon factories, kitchens, bedrooms, and storage facilities.

Crawl through dark and narrow tunnels under the ground.
- Take a chance to admire the Vietnamese’s excellent invention when peering into their different dangerous traps and hidden trap doors used in the war.
- Slowly sip special tea while enjoying pieces of salted cassava – the Vietnamese guerillas’ essential food in the war era.
- Have a break or taste the feeling of becoming a soldier with the real shooting gun ( Optional and the fee is not included)
- Take the bus to back Ho Chi Minh City.

***Please note: Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.This tour will back Ho Chi Minh City in lately evening ( about 19:00 PM or more)

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Included
  • Lunch at the local restaurant
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Mineral water bottle
  • Pick-up and drop off at the centrally located hotels in District 1 (if option selected)
  • Note: For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,
  • Entry/Admission - Cao Dai Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Cu Chi Tunnels
Not included
  • Personal expenses ( phone, shooting service...)
  • Gratuities
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Travel insurance
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Group size: from 25 pax
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • The tour is not available for the handicapped and anyone with heart problems.
  • Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1.
  • For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
  • Please note that the return time is subject to traffic conditions, for which the tour operator is not responsible
  • Attires are appropriate for a visit to the temple (you must have shoulders and knees covered
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
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