Cu Chi Tunnels – Ba Den Mountain -Cao Dai Temple Small Group Tour
Description
Highlight: - ️ Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War, and learn about the resilience and ingenuity of Vietnamese soldiers. - Visit the colorful Cao Dai Temple, home to a unique religion that blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. Witness the midday prayer ceremony in a vibrant spiritual setting. - ️ Conquer Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in Southern Vietnam, with scenic views and a cable car ride to the summit. Discover sacred pagodas and lush landscapes. - Enjoy a full-day guided experience with round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City, including local insights, cultural stories, and historical context. - ️ Savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine during a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
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Itinerary
6h45- 7h00 Am our guide pick you up from your hotel and heading to Cu Chi tunnels Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground maze used by Vietnamese soldiers during the war. Crawl through narrow passageways, see hidden trapdoors, and learn how locals survived and fought in these secret bunkers. A powerful glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime resilience and ingenuity.
After Cu Chi Tunnels, Our group will continue to Cao Dai Temple and discover the vibrant world of Caodaism at its most sacred site. This colorful temple blends Gothic, Baroque, and Oriental architecture, reflecting the religion’s fusion of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. Arrive in time to witness the midday prayer ceremony, where devotees in flowing robes chant in unison beneath the Divine Eye — a symbol of universal truth and spiritual unity.
Lunch time: Recharge with a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring regional specialties made from fresh ingredients. Enjoy authentic flavors in a relaxed setting, and take a moment to reflect on the morning’s spiritual journey before heading to the mountains.
Ride a modern cable car to the summit of Southern Vietnam’s tallest mountain — cable car ticket not included. Enjoy panoramic views of lush rice paddies and rolling hills as you ascend. At the top, visit the sacred Bà Đen Pagoda, a revered pilgrimage site surrounded by legends and spiritual devotion. Whether you're seeking nature, culture, or serenity, Núi Bà Đen ( Lady Buddha Statue) offers a memorable escape.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please supply a correct hotel address (room number if available) in the heart of District 1 or near September 23rd Park. The tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby. You only need to sit there and wait for the tour guide.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are not encouraged to participate. In cases of infant participation, parents must ensure the safety of the baby and hold the baby in their arms.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
Reviews(27)
James our guide was awesome, really gave us insights to everything we visited especially in between visits, he made sure the conversations were happening at all times, couldn't have asked for a better guide.. highly recommend 👌
Friendly tour guide. Explained in details of past Vietnam war with US. A meaningful n excellent experience.
Great experience, great guide and driver
Tongh was our guide and he gave a great historical talk of Vietnam and the area from a locals perspective. as well he interacted beautifully with each of us the whole day.
Phat is the nicest tour guide I've ever been with. He explained everything so well and was able to answer all of my questions. He even shared extra information/stories about the places we went to that not a lot of people know about. It's so easy to approach him and just enjoyable to be with as we learn about the history and culture of Vietnam. Thanks again Phat! :)
Phat is a really nice and friendly tour guide and we get to know and learn a lot of histories from Vietnamese culture, origins and religion. He made sure to give us a new perspective of Ho Chi Minh. The food they prepared for us is also so good! 😊
Take a cable car ride to Baden Mountain to see several temples halfway up and the golden Buddha statue with Guanyin on top. I enjoy the opulence and novelty of the temple. Visiting the Kaoden Noon Service is also an unfamiliar experience. The Kuchi Tunnel is also hands-on and you can learn about the Vietnam War! Trying to get into the narrow entrance of the tunnel, crouching down in the tunnel, shooting with a real carbine rifle, it's all very special and the day's tour will be over in no time!!
The whole trip was amazing, we would never be able to see all those thing if we went on our own. The tunnels were very special and the Black virgin mountain temple is truly spectacular. Out tour guide Vincent was really awsome, he is very knowledgeable, fun and great company. He navigated us through crowded places with ease :)
Overwhelming but totally worth it! The kids really enjoyed all the sights and the stories. One has to visit this place in order to realize how hard vietnamese fought for their country.
We had an amazing private guided tour for 3 during the start of 2026. Our guide Henry was very friendly and accommodating. The trip was fun and safe.
