From HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, Black Virgin Mountain
07:00 am – Pick-up from Hotel: Our guide and driver will meet you for a 1.5-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore the tunnels used by the Viet Cong, including secret rooms, and try cassava.
Lunch: Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
After lunch, drive 2 hours to the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh to witness the noon ceremony and learn about Caodaism.
Next, visit Ba Den Mountain for a scenic cable car ride and see the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia.
***Note: Lunch and cable car tickets are not included in the Standard Tour.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving around 07:00 - 07:30 pm.
End of Tour.
***Note: The order of visits may change due to traffic, weather, or attraction availability, but all destinations will be included.
Options
Deluxe Tour (Max 20 people)
Please note: This option includes visits to the Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, and a round-trip cable car to Black Virgin Mountain.
Pickup included
What's included in From HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, Black Virgin Mountain
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
07:00 am – Pick-up from Hotel: Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour begins with a drive to the Tay Ninh, located approximately 3 hours from the city center.
Black Virgin Mountain
we will travel to Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam. Upon arrival, take a scenic cable car ride to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the countryside, rice fields, and the distant border with Cambodia. At the peak, visit the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings.
Cao Dai Temple
we head to Cao Dai Temple, a stunning architectural site in Tay Ninh, around 2 hours from Cu Chi. The temple is the center of Caodaism, a unique religion in Vietnam that worships the “Eye of God” and combines elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism. You will explore the temple’s vibrant and symbolic design and learn about its beliefs and practices. You’ll also have the opportunity to witness the noon ceremony, where followers gather to pray.
Inclusions
- Lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes
- Cable car ride to Black Virgin Mountain (if option selected)
- Entrance fees
- Tapioca and hot tea
- Bottled water
- English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transportation from Ho Chi Minh City
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at the center of District 1
- Lunch and Round trip cable car (If you choose the Standard Tour)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
- An extra 200,000 VND per guest applies from Feb 1-3, 2025 (payable on-site).
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During special occasion, there will be an extra fee.
- This tour is not available on Jan 25 2020
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Note: As this is a group tour, please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before pickup time.
Meeting / End Points
- Please note: No-shows or arrivals over 10 minutes late will result in cancellation without refund. Thank you for your punctuality!
