From Saigon: Black Virgin Mountain, Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi 1Day

5.0 (1 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Southern Vietnam’s premier cultural and historical wonders on an exclusive full-day private tour from Ho Chi Minh City by luxury air-conditioned vehicle. Ride the modern scenic cable car up the summit of Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den) for breathtaking panoramas and magnificent Buddhist temples. Witness the captivating, colorful noon prayer ceremony at the sacred Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh. Savor an authentic local lunch, then venture underground to explore the legendary wartime guerrilla network at the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Highlights:
Conquer Black Virgin Mountain via a scenic, world-class cable car ride.
Marvel at towering giant Buddha statues and sweeping panoramic mountain views.
Witness the mesmerizing, colorful noon prayer ritual at the Cao Dai Holy See.
Savor an authentic local Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties.
Crawl through original preserved wartime tunnels and inspect booby traps at Cu Chi.

Options

Private 8

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Private 5

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Private 1

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Private 6

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Private 3

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Private 2

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Private 7

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Private 4

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What's included

  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Entrance fees
  • Pick up and drop off at your location
  • Private car
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    15m
    Stop 1: Private Hotel Pickup & Scenic Drive to Tay Ninh
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | Admission: Free
    Description: Meet your private guide and professional driver at your District 1 hotel (7:00 AM). Relax in your spacious AC vehicle on the comfortable drive to Tay Ninh province.
  2. Black Virgin Mountain
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 2: Black Virgin Mountain (Nui Ba Den) Summit & Pagodas
    Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Included
    Description: Board the modern cable car gliding over lush valleys to the summit of Black Virgin Mountain. Explore sacred pagodas, photograph the magnificent bronze Lady Buddha statue, and soak in 360-degree vistas.
  3. Cao Dai Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 3: Cao Dai Holy See (Tay Ninh Holy Temple)
    Duration: 1 hour | Admission: Free
    Description: Visit the spiritual center of Caodaism, an extraordinary unique syncretic religion. Observe the deeply spiritual, colorful noon prayer ceremony with devotees dressed in flowing white tunics.
  4. Cao Dai Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 4: Authentic Local Vietnamese Lunch
    Duration: 1 hour | Admission: Included
    Description: Enjoy a delicious set-menu lunch featuring fresh regional Southern Vietnamese specialties at a reputable local restaurant (vegetarian options fully accommodated).
  5. Cu Chi Tunnels
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Stop 5: Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Complex
    Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Included
    Description: Explore the historic underground guerrilla network. Crawl through safe preserved tunnel sections, inspect hidden trapdoors and booby traps, and taste wartime steamed tapioca with hot tea.
  6. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    Stop 6: Comfortable Return Transfer to Saigon Hotel
    Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Free
    Description: Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle on the return drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at your hotel lobby around 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up and drop off at your location in Ho Chi Minh city

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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