Detail Itinerary for Black Virgin Mountain, Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels 1-Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh City
Ultimate 1-Day Combo: History, Spirituality & Nature from Ho Chi Minh City
This comprehensive tour seamlessly blends three of Southern Vietnam's most profound experiences into one unforgettable day trip from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). You will journey to Tay Ninh to explore a sacred mountain and a unique religious center, before concluding your day by delving into the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels.
Highlights:
Black Virgin Mountain (Núi Bà Đen): Conquer the 986-meter peak, the highest in the nation's southeastern region, and experience a once-in-a-lifetime ascent via modern cable car.
Highest Buddha Statue: View Vietnam's highest bronze Buddha statue at the mountain top complex, alongside beautiful statues and water features.
Cao Dai Temple Midday Service: Witness the unbelievable and colorful midday prayer service at the magnificent Cao Dai Temple, a surreal blend of world religions.
Cu Chi Tunnels Immersion: Explore the ingenious underground network where guerrilla warfare was optimized, learning the clever design, strategic use of trap doors, and survival tactics.
Optional Shooting: Enjoy the chance to fire real AK bllets at the on-site range (extra cost).
Detailed Itinerary (06:00 AM – 07:00 PM)
The tour is carefully sequenced to ensure you capture the Cao Dai Temple midday service—a moment you truly shouldn't miss..
Morning: Sacred Peaks and Spiritual Ceremony (06:00 AM – 06:30 AM Departure)
Pick-up & Breakfast: We commence with pick-up from HCMC. You will enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before proceeding to Tay Ninh (approx. 3.5 hours drive).
Black Virgin Mountain: Upon arrival, ascend the mountain via a modern cable car system. From the peak, you will see the highest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam and take in the great panoramic views of the city, landscape, and river below. You will also visit the beautiful temples and caves historically used by Buddhist monks and nuns.
Cao Dai Temple: After descending the mountain by cable car, we proceed to the Cao Dai Temple for the midday service. Witnessing the eclectic colors, unique architecture, and combined symbols (Jesus, Buddha, Brahma, Holy Eye) during the service is truly unforgettable.
Lunch: Enjoy a well-deserved lunch at a local restaurant after the prayer service.
Travel to Cu Chi: At 13:00 PM, we depart Tay Ninh for the Cu Chi Tunnels tour section.
Tunnel Exploration: Learn how 30 thousand American troops failed to conquer this area despite B-52 bombers dropping 30-ton loads of explosives. You will explore the clever design, see the strategic trap doors, and have the opportunity to crawl around a portion of the 121 km long network.
Survival Tactics: Discover the great technique the guerrillas used to conceal smoke from their cooking while staying underground for days.
Optional Firing: A chance to fire real AK bullets at the range is available (additional cost).
Conclusion (06:00 PM – 07:00 PM)
We finish the tour and arrive back in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City between 06:00 PM and 07:00 PM.
Important Notes
Itinerary Flexibility: The sequence and timing of visits may be subject to change, but all specified tour points will be fully covered.
Meal Plan Difference: Please note the difference in meal plans: The Standard Joining Group option does not include breakfast, while the Deluxe Joining Group option includes one breakfast and one lunch.
Travel Permit Requirement: Please send us the passenger list including full name (surname/first name/middle name), date of birth, nationality, passport number, and gender for travel permit procedures.
Special Requests: Any special requests (dietary requirements, vegetarian meals, etc.) should be informed to us prior to your departure date.
Included:
Joining group tour:
Standard Type: Air con tourist bus, English speaking tour guide, entrance fees, return cable car, 01 lunch, boiled tapioca and local tea in Cu Chi, snack one the way back HCMC, 2 water bottles per person.
Deluxe Type: Air con tourist bus, English speaking tour guide, 01 breakfast, 01 lunch, entrance fee, return cable car, boiled tapioca and local tea in Cu Chi, snack one the way back HCMC, 2 water bottles per person.
LUNCH MENU
Grilled beef with okra and aubergine
Steamed beef with ginger served with rice paper and vegetables
Beef goulash with bread
Cubes beef with French fries
Beef hotpot
Steamed rice
Iced tea, hot tea + Fruit
Excluded:
Joining group tour:
Gun shooting, tips, drinks, international travel insurance and personal expenses.
Additional Information
Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in "show ticket" link on the site and show voucher to guide.
Please provide name of hotel and hotel address in Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam where we can be free pick-up.
Meeting point
Joining group tour:
If your hotel's location is on these streets such as De Tham St, Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao St, Le Lai St, Le Thanh Ton St, Bui Thi Xuan St, Pham Hong Thai St, Thu Khoa Huan, Nguyen An Ninh St, Cong Quynh St, Ly Tu Trong St…Dist 1, HCMC, Vietnam, we will free pick-up from your hotel at 06:30 am (please provide your hotel address and the name of hotel where you will stay at).
Mentioned addresses exclusion, please come to Viet Fun Travel Office (28/13 Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC) at 06:30 am.
Group tour price
Price
Type
Adult Cost (per person/9 - 99 Ages)
Child Cost (Per person/5 - <9 Ages)
Drop-off Fee (details in "excluded")
Standard Type
Deluxe Type
$62.00
$66.00
$44.00
$46.00
$2.00
Detail price for tour
Group tour price
Price
Type
Adult Cost (per person/9 - 99 Ages)
Child Cost (Per person/5 - <9 Ages)
Drop-off Fee (details in "excluded")
Standard Type
Deluxe Type
$62.00
$66.00
$44.00
$46.00
$2.00
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