Saigon - Cao Dai - Cu Chi Tunnels full day

The Great Holy See Temple, built in 1926, is considered one of the most striking structures in all  of south-east Asia. It is the centre of Caodaism, a religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity and Confucianism. Explore this fascinating site and attend the colorful noon-day mass held by the Cao Dai followers. It is an experience not to be missed. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role during the American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its network of tunnels, which extends over 220km, and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

Today, Cu Chi is a tranquil place of rice paddy fields with ducks and water buffalos bathing in the  rivers alongside the road. But this peaceful rural scene belies the terrible destruction and defoliation caused by bombing and mines when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Cu Chi still contains plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here and all over this area you will find the remnants of war.

AM: Getting started at 08 am from your hotel, transferring to Tay Ninh, near the Cambodia border, is home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is an odd mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The trip to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep.

PM: Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the war must have been like. Our team will drop you off in Ho Chi Minh city at 5.00 PM.

Tour Cost

•       25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays

•        25% surcharges applies for Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays 

Tour cost includes:

• A/c private car/van or pick up, transfer & sightseeing as per program.
• English or French-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• Lunch

Tour cost excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Visa, Air-tickets
• Tips
•  Personal expenses