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Escape HCMC for a full-day adventure: cable-car up Ba Den Mountain, join the noon mass at colorful Cao Dai Temple and explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.

Highlights

• Ride a scenic cable car to the summit of Black Virgin (Ba Den) Mountain
• Witness the atmospheric midday prayer inside the Cao Dai Holy See
• Explore the hand-carved underground maze of the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Sample boiled tapioca & pandan tea once eaten by wartime soldiers
• Watch a short documentary film about Cu Chi Tunnels during the war

Description

Leave the city behind in a comfortable limousine or private vehicle and head north-west to Tay Ninh province. Glide above the jungle on a modern cable car to the 986-m peak of Ba Den Mountain for sweeping views and the giant bronze Buddha. Continue to the kaleidoscopic Cao Dai Holy See. Join worshippers dressed in vibrant robes during the noon ceremony and learn how this uniquely Vietnamese faith blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. After a local lunch featuring Tây Ninh’s signature dishes, drive to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Watch an introductory wartime documentary, then crawl through narrow passageways, see hidden trapdoors and underground kitchens. Taste boiled tapioca—the guerrillas’ staple—and, if you wish, fire an AK-47 at the nearby range (extra fee). Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 6 pm with a deeper insight into Vietnam’s history, spirituality and landscapes.

Includes

A/C vehicle Expert English-speaking guide (Surcharge for other language guide w Private Tour) Round-trip cable-car ticket (Ba Den) Entrance fees (Cao Dai Temple & Cu Chi Tunnels) Lunch, bottled water & cold towels Hotel pickup & drop-off

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund