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Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai – Black Virgin Mountain Day Tour from HCM

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Day Tour

Cu Chi Tunnels, Tay Ninh

Departing from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh

Date

Adult At least 1 participant is required for this activity.

Children

Package Option

Large Bus | Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple - Black Virgin Mountain Adult +52 $ | Child +43 $

Dcar Limouse | Cu Chi Tunnels - Cao Dai Temple - Black Virgin Mountain Adult +65 $ | Child +59 $

Cao Dai Temple - Black Virgin Mountain Adult +35 $ | Child +34 $

Adult: 52 $/Pax
Child: 43 $/Pax

Daily Group Tours Policy

Cancel 48 hours or more in advance for a full refund; cancellations within 48 hours, late arrivals, no-shows, or removals due to rule violations are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

Booking changes policy

Change are allowed until 24 hour(s) before activity starts

✨ Tour Highlights

2 Bucket-List Destinations in 1 Day

Tick off 2 popular destinations from your bucket list on this full-day tour departing conveniently from Ho Chi Minh City.

Elaborate Underground Tunnels

See how the Viet Cong survived the Vietnam War within an elaborate labyrinth of underground tunnels, hidden traps, and subterranean bunkers.

Hands-On Tunnel Crawling Experience

Try climbing through the tight tunnels yourself and gain a deeper insight into how locals adapted and lived underground during troubled times.

Explore Caodaism & Cao Dai Temple

Visit one of Vietnam’s most vibrant temples and learn about Caodaism—a unique and intriguing local religion—while exploring the temple’s magnificent ornate architecture.

Ba Den Mountain Cable Car (Optional Upgrade)

Enjoy an optional visit to Black Virgin Mountain and take the modern Sun World cable car ride up to “the roof of Southern Vietnam.”

🗓️ Cu Chi Tunnels – Cao Dai Holy See – Ba Den Mountain Tour Itinerary

Morning: Pickup, Underground History & Lunch

06:30 – 07:30 | Hotel Pick-up & Departure for Cu Chi

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel or designated meeting point in central Ho Chi Minh City. Depart for the Cu Chi Tunnels, beginning a full-day journey combining history, culture, and iconic Southern Vietnamese landscapes.

08:30 | Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Discover the famous underground network once utilized as a subterranean city. Learn about wartime life, visit reconstructed areas such as Hoang Cam smokeless kitchens, meeting rooms, living quarters, storage facilities, and command bunkers.

Experience crawling through an authentic tunnel section suited to your comfort level, examine defensive booby traps, and sample traditional boiled tapioca with salted peanuts.

Note: Real shooting range experience with AK-47 or M16 is available at your own expense.

12:00 | Lunch & Rest

Enjoy an authentic set-menu lunch featuring regional Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant, followed by a short break before heading to Tay Ninh province.

Afternoon: Sacred Temples, Mountain Peak & Return

13:00 | Visit the Cao Dai Holy See

Depart for the Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh, renowned for its vibrant architecture blending Eastern and Western religious symbolisms. Explore the spacious grounds, admire intricate dragon pillars and the iconic Divine Eye, while learning about Caodaist philosophy. Subject to schedule, observe the solemn midday worship ceremony.

15:00 | Discover Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den Mountain)

Continue to Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh’s most iconic landmark and the highest peak in Southern Vietnam (986m). Take the modern cable car up toward the summit, enjoying panoramic vistas of lush countryside and rice paddies.

At the summit, explore the spiritual complex, stand in awe before the majestic bronze Lady Buddha statue (Tay Bo Da Son), capture memorable photos, and embrace the refreshing mountain atmosphere.

Note: Cable car ticket self-funded

17:30 | Return Journey to Ho Chi Minh City

After completing the sightseeing program, board the comfortable bus for the return ride back to Saigon.

19:00 – 19:30 | Tour Ends

Arrive back at your original pick-up point, concluding an unforgettable 1-day Cu Chi Tunnels – Cao Dai Holy See – Ba Den Mountain adventure.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

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Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: Pickup in central District 1 (within a 1 km radius of the SST Travel office), with drop-off strictly at Ben Thanh Market or the SST Travel office.
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Transportation: Vehicles provided according to your chosen package option.
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Tour Guide: Professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
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Admission Tickets: Full entrance tickets to both Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Lunch: Traditional Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available upon request).
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Local Tasting: Authentic wartime tapioca (cassava) served with hot tea.

Excluded Services

Cable Car Ticket: Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den Mountain) cable car ticket (unless specified in your booked package).

Gratuities: Tips and gratuities for the tour guide and driver (optional / discretionary).

Holiday Surcharges: Applicable when traveling on Sep 2; Dec 24–25; Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; and Feb 3–11, 2027 (Payable on-site): Large Bus: 200,000 VND/pax | Dcar: 250,000 VND/pax

What’s included & Excluded

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Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: Pickup in central District 1 (within a 1 km radius of the SST Travel office), with drop-off strictly at Ben Thanh Market or the SST Travel office

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Transportation: Vehicles provided according to your chosen package option

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Tour Guide: Professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip

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Admission Tickets: Full entrance tickets to both Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels

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Lunch: Traditional Vietnamese lunch (vegan options available upon request)

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Local Tasting: Authentic wartime tapioca (cassava) served with hot tea

Cable Car Ticket: Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den Mountain) cable car ticket (unless specified in your booked package)

Gratuities: Tips and gratuities for the tour guide and driver (optional / discretionary)

Holiday Surcharges (Payable on-site): Applicable when traveling on Sep 2; Dec 24–25; Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027; and Feb 3–11, 2027: Large Bus: VND 200,000/pax | Dcar: VND 250,000/pax

Terms & Conditions

• Confirmation: Instant confirmation sent within minutes. Please contact customer support if not received.

• Pick-up Service: Pickup in central District 1 (within a 1 km radius of the SST Travel office), with drop-off strictly at Ben Thanh Market or the SST Travel office.

• Booking Changes Policy: Free changes permitted up to 24 hours before activity start time.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

• Default Cancellation Fees: Cancellation 48 hours or more in advance = 100% refund; less than 48 hours or no-show = no refund.
• Unforeseen events / Severe weather: The operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. You will be offered the choice to reschedule or receive a full refund.

🌿 Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Temple Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City (with Black Virgin Mountain Option)

Escape the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City with our top-rated Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai full-day trip through Southern Vietnam’s rich wartime history, unique spiritual traditions, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.

On this action-packed Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai journey, you will crawl through the legendary underground network of the Cu Chi Tunnels, witness a mesmerizing prayer ritual at the Cao Dai Holy See, savor an authentic local lunch, and ride a modern cable car to the summit of Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den Mountain) — the “Roof of Southern Vietnam.”

✨ Top Highlights of the Tour Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai

Experience the very best of South Vietnam in a single day with these 5 unforgettable activities:

🎯 Uncover the Legend of Cu Chi Tunnels

Step back in time on an authentic war battlefield. Squeeze through narrow underground passages, discover hidden booby traps, explore smokeless Hoang Cam kitchens, and learn how guerrilla soldiers lived and fought beneath the earth.

🍠 Taste Authentic Wartime Tapioca

Sample boiled cassava (tapioca) dipped in salted peanuts—the daily staple diet of soldiers surviving in the subterranean bunkers during wartime.

⛩️ Witness the Sacred Midday Prayer at Cao Dai Holy See

Marvel at the vibrant fusion architecture blending Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism. Observe the solemn, colorful 12:00 PM worship ceremony performed by hundreds of white-robed Caodaist devotees.

🚡 Soar to the “Roof of Southern Vietnam” (Black Virgin Mountain)

Ride the world-class Sun World cable car above the clouds to the peak of Ba Den Mountain (986m). Stand in awe before the majestic bronze Lady Buddha statue (Tay Bo Da Son)—the tallest in Asia—and take in panoramic countryside views.

💡 Essential Travel Tips & Guidelines

Strict Dress Code for Sacred Sites: Respectful attire is required at both Cao Dai Temple and Black Virgin Mountain. Knees and shoulders must be fully covered (no tank tops, crop tops, or short shorts). Wearing light-colored clothing is recommended for the temple.
Footwear Recommendation: Wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers, as you will do plenty of walking on forest trails and climbing down tunnel stairs.
Tunnel Crawling Notice: The underground tunnels are claustrophobic, humid, and tight. If you suffer from claustrophobia, heart conditions, or high blood pressure, you can easily stay above ground to view surface exhibitions.
What to Bring: Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, insect repellent, cash for personal expenses, and a wrist strap for your mobile device/camera.

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