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1-Day Small-Group Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple & Ba Den Mountain
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190 Ratings
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Embark on an extraordinary 1-day small-group tour in Vietnam, featuring a cable cab ride to Bà Đen Mountain, exploring Cu Chi Tunnels, and immersing in the spirituality of Cao Dai Temple.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel] - We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 07:00a.m.
Amidst the vibrant bustle of Saài Goòn’s streets, we set off towards Taây Ninh province. We might stop along the way for refreshment and toilet.
- Black Virgin Mountain - Upon arrival, we will take a scenic cable car ride to the peak of Baà Đen Mountain, the highest peak in southern Việt Nam. From the top, you can not only admire the magnificent Taây Bổ Đaà Soơn Buddha Statue, the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia, but also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including picturesque villages and rice fields that stretch all the way to the border with Cambodia. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery!
- Cao Dai Temple - After that, we transfer to the Cao Đaì Temple which has been described as a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. The temple’s exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of swastikas. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Đaì sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus, Buddha, Confucius and Laozi stand side by side.
Admire the beautiful building of Cao Đaì’s biggest temple and join the ceremony to understand more about this uniquely Vietnamese religion.
Your delicious lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals.
- Cu Chi Tunnels - We will drive for approximately 40-60 minutes to reach the Cuứ Chi Tunnels Historical Site.
Upon arrival, we will watch a brief propaganda video before spending the next hour exploring weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigating authentic VC tunnels, visiting different underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition etc.), firing range and more. Try some local tapioca before driving back to the city.
We’ll journey back to the vibrant heart of Hổ Chí Minh City, a scenic drive that takes approximately 1.5 hours. Relax and take in the stunning countryside views as we return to the hustle and bustle of city life.
Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Vietnamese English-speaking guide (Live Person)
- Round-trip Cable Car to the top of Bà Đen (Black Virgin) Mountain
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
- Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
- Travel insurance
- Shooting fee (bullets)
Additional Information
Join us for an exceptional excursion that includes a cable car ride to the stunning summit of Bà Đen (Black Virgin) Mountain, which offers awe-inspiring panoramic scenes. Journey through an extensive series of subterranean tunnels that bear witness to the historical importance of Vietnam’s history. Absorb the deep spiritual essence of Cao Dai Temple, a place where bright hues and holy customs meet. Sign up for a travel experience that melds natural splendor, historical discovery, and spiritual growth in a memorable journey.
Location
Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel]
Tôn Thất Đạm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(190 Ratings)
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999erinw
Jun 5, 2024
Best day out was epic with James! - We did a private day out with the guide James. He was amazing. He totally made our trip. He was funny, entertaining, informative and we learnt so much on our tour. It was perfect. His organisational skills were epic.. the day was amazing and had a blast... Thank you James you legend
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Valerie_l
May 29, 2024
A great day! - We had Tom as our tour guide and enjoyed the day! He was very friendly and eager to teach us fun facts. It was a long day, but quite productive. The drive wasn't too bad for us as it gave us time in an air conditioned van to rest in between pit stops. Food was delicious and plentiful. Pricey but worth it.
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996delaneyv
May 27, 2024
Awesome tour!!!!! - This tour was AMAZING!!!!! Wonderful way to see the area around Saigon. James was a fantastic tour guide as well!! He was so enthusiastic, funny, and kind! My friends and I really enjoyed having him as our guide and he is a huge reason why our trip to Saigon was so memorable. Thanks, James!! 🫰
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Sofiafd4269vw
May 27, 2024
Great Spots and Awesome Guide - James was a fantastic tour guide! So knowledgeable and extremely friendly, he was able to answer all of our questions and took extra good care of our group. The spots are fantastic but the highlight of our trip was the Cu Chi tunnels. Thank you James, and Katie for your easy and quick communications, we highly recommend!
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584harrisonc
Apr 25, 2024
What an amazing experience! - Tom our tour guide was extremely helpful and shared some truly captivating stories and experiences about the history and culture behind our tour.
The Cu chi tunnels are a must visit but make sure that if you want to go into the tunnels to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty!
We were also just in time for the Cao Dai temple prayer at midday which was very interesting and peaceful.
Lunch was definitely worth it too! They catered for dietary requirements such as vegetarian and there was so much food I couldn’t finish my meal.
To cap it all off the Ba Den mountain eclipsed my expectations and was truly awe inspiring! From the beautiful scenery to the incredible 4D experience I couldn’t be happier.
Thank you again Tom and the team for an unforgettable experience!
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Justin_p
Apr 19, 2024
A rapid-fire way to experience famous sites! - This was a great, easy, and relaxing way to accomplish a lot of different sites in a 12-hour day. Cu Chi Tunnels, Ba Den, and Cao Dai are not very close to each other but they are all very worthwhile places to visit to learn more about the wartime history and religious cultures of Vietnam. The can ride between Saigon and the countryside was very scenic and our tour guide Tom did a great job keeping us engaged during the drive while providing enough time for us to rest/nap. We highly recommend!
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Katie_b
Apr 18, 2024
A great day! - A fantastic tour led by Tuyen, who was brilliant! Tuyen was funny and knowledgeable, and his English is excellent. We ended up doing the tour in reverse order as he got word that the Ba Den Mountains were very busy in the morning; as a result, none of the places we visited were very crowded, which was great! Lunch was DELICIOUS and waaaay more food that two people could have possibly eaten. All the stops were great. I definitely recommend if you want to see sights out of the city! It's a long day, but definitely worth it in my view.
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Felicityl862
Apr 8, 2024
Highly enjoyable Day - We enjoyed this tour our tour guide James was highly enthusiastic and full of information. Lunch was an amazing experience and Restaurant was beautiful and one of best we have been to.
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James_v
May 5, 2024
A lot for a price - All in all, this excursion was fun. We saw a lot in the same amount of time we had. We ate delicious vietnamese food. And saw breath taking views.
The minus one star because every place we went was a power walk. We definitely didn't need to go to the roadside attraction. I wanted to enjoy the places we went to.
All in all, I would recommend this tour if you're able to keep up because our feet hurted at the end of the day.
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Marinesergent
Apr 22, 2024
Sightseeing-packed excursion to Ba Den, Cao Dai temple and Cu Chi tunnels - For the tour:
- We visited Ba Den, the Cao Dai temple and the Ben Dinh portion of the Cu Chi tunnels. Each location provided an interesting peak into Vietnam’s past, recent past and how it invests into the future. Our guide provided the most information during the Cu Chi tunnels visit, Cao Dai was mostly about observing a unique religious ceremony, and Ba Den was beautiful touristic walk and cable car ride.
For the logistics:
- we were a small group of 4 people along with the driver and our guide, this felt almost like a private tour!
- The total driving time was around 7 hours (we unfortunately got stuck for around 1 hour in traffic). Looking back, this was a bit too much of driving for us, even without the traffic jam; that being said our guide and driver did their best to make the car trip feel less lengthy.
- The food at the restaurant was very tasty, and served in gigantic portions (I don’t think our group was able to finish half of it). They kindly offered multiple vegetarian options.
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