Highlights
- Ride a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain — the highest peak in Southern Vietnam
- Visit the majestic statues & the summit viewpoint, floating above the clouds
- Witness a colorful Cao Dai prayer ceremony in Tây Ninh
- Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, a symbol of Vietnam’s wartime resilience
- Enjoy delicious lunch with many specialties
Description
07:00 AM – Begin a journey through three worlds
Leave the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City behind with hotel pickup and travel northwest to Tay Ninh Province. During the scenic 2.5-hour drive, your guide sets the tone for the day:
“Today, you will travel through three worlds — the sky, the spirit, and the underground.”
This is not just a sightseeing tour, but a journey of perspective, belief, and resilience.
09:30 – 11:30 AM – Touch the sky at Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den)
Arrive at Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam (986m), and ascend by modern cable car above forests and rice fields.
At the summit, discover two spiritual icons:
Lady Buddha (72m) – the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia, symbolizing protection, compassion, and hope.
Happy Buddha (36m) – built from over 6,600 sandstone pieces, inspired by terraced rice fields and believed to transform sorrow into joy.
Enjoy free time to walk, breathe the mountain air, and admire panoramic views.
12:00 – 12:40 PM – Cao Dai Temple: where religions unite
Visit the colorful Cao Dai Holy See, home to one of Vietnam’s most unique religions. Cao Dai blends Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, and Confucianism into one belief system.
Witness the noon prayer ceremony as worshippers in vibrant robes chant beneath the iconic Divine Eye, symbolizing universal wisdom and harmony.
12:45 – 01:30 PM – Local lunch experience
Enjoy a freshly prepared Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Relax and recharge as your guide shares insights into regional cuisine
03:00 – 04:30 PM – Cu Chi Tunnels (Ben Duoc): leadership & resilience underground
Visit Ben Duoc Tunnels, the quieter and more authentic section of the Cu Chi tunnel system — far less crowded than Ben Dinh and rarely included in standard tours.
This area served as an important revolutionary command base, where key leaders planned strategies and coordinated resistance during the war. Explore hand-dug tunnels, hidden trapdoors, air vents, underground kitchens, and meeting rooms that reveal how people lived, worked, and survived beneath the surface.
You’ll also stop at the Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, honoring the heroes who sacrificed their lives for Vietnam’s independence and freedom — a powerful and reflective moment rarely experienced by most visitors.
Guests may choose to crawl through a short tunnel section or explore above ground, making the experience respectful and comfortable for all.
This visit goes beyond history, focusing on leadership, resilience, and human determination.
06:00 – 07:00 PM – Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Tour highlights.
Experience three worlds in one day: Sky – Spirit – Underground
Ride the cable car to Ba Den Mountain
Marvel at the Lady Buddha and Happy Buddha statues
Witness the Cao Dai noon prayer ceremony
Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch in Tay Ninh
Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels
Small-group tour with engaging storytelling guide
Perfect balance of nature, culture, and history
Includes
Air-conditioned tourist bus
English-speaking tour guide
Lunch
Entrance fees
Add-on return cable car ticket after pressing 'Book now' step
Boiled tapioca and local tea in Cu Chi
Snack on the way back to HCMC
2 water bottles per person
Domestic travel insurance
Excludes
Gun shooting
Gratuities
Drinks
International travel insurance
Personal expenses
Important Information
- Please add the cable car ticket as an add-on after pressing the Book now button
- Please wait for the group at the foot of the mountain if you do not buy the cable car ticket
- Cable Car Fare Policy – Based on Child’s Height
- Children FREE of base tour charge:
- Height 1m – 1.4m: surcharge applies
- ▪️ Van Son Peak route: 300,000 VND/child (~12 USD)
- ▪️ Chua Hang Pagoda route: 150,000 VND/child (~6 USD)
- Height over 1.4m: surcharge applies
- ▪️ Van Son Peak route: 400,000 VND/child (~16 USD)
- ▪️ Chua Hang Pagoda route: 250,000 VND/child (~10 USD)
- Children charged 50% of the tour price:
- If height exceeds 1.4m, surcharge = 100,000 VND/child (~4 USD) (applies for both routes)
- ***Special Bonus: Book this tour with us and each guest will receive a beauty care voucher worth 300,000 VND (~12 USD). Voucher will be sent after successful booking – please provide your phone number with Viber/WhatsApp/Zalo to receive it
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
