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

Embark on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to discover three iconic destinations in Southern Vietnam. Begin with a scenic cable car ride up Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den) — the highest peak in Southern Vietnam — then visit the vibrant Cao Dai Temple, and finally delve into the Cu Chi Tunnels’ rich history of resilience and strategic warfare.

Duration: Full day (06:30 AM – 19:30 PM)

Departure: 06:30–07:30 AM from Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

Language: English Speaking Guide

Group Size: Large Bus (max 22 pax) | Van/Mini Bus (max 15 pax) | Limousine D-Car (max 9 pax)

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Cu Chi Tunnels

See how the Viet Cong survived the Vietnam War with an elaborate labyrinth of underground tunnels. Climb through tight tunnels and gain deeper insight into how locals lived during troubled times.

Cao Dai Temple – Tay Ninh

Visit one of Vietnam’s most vibrant temples. Learn about Caodaism — a unique Vietnamese religion blending Eastern and Western philosophies — and explore its extraordinary colorful architecture.

Ba Den Mountain (Black Virgin Mountain)

Take a scenic cable car to the summit — the highest peak in Southern Vietnam — and enjoy panoramic views. Visit Asia’s tallest bronze Buddha statue at the top.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Pickup Time:

06:30–07:30 AM

Return Time:

19:00–19:30 PM (depending on traffic)

Cable Car:

Ticket to Ba Den Mountain not included (own expense)

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ITINERARY

HCM – CU CHI – TAY NINH – BA DEN MOUNTAIN – HCM

06:30–07:30             Hotel pickup in Ho Chi Minh City

07:30                        Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels

08:30–10:30             Explore Cu Chi Tunnels

12:00–13:00             Lunch at local restaurant

13:30                        Visit Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh

15:00                        Continue to Ba Den Mountain — cable car to summit, panoramic views, bronze Buddha

17:00                        Begin return journey to Ho Chi Minh City

19:00–19:30             Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour

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WHAT’S INCLUSION

Air-conditioned minivan

English-speaking tour guide

Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)

Lunch

Entrance fees

WHAT’S EXCLUSION

Cable car ticket to Ba Den Mountain

Tips & personal expenses

Services not mentioned above

Travel insurance

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SURCHARGE POLICY: A 30% surcharge will be applied to the above rates during Lunar New Year (Vietnamese Traditional New Year) and Public Holidays.