HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, Black Virgin Mountain

District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam



Embark on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Cao Dai Temple. Learn about the Vietnam War, experience a midday prayer ceremony, and savor a vegan lunch.

Highlights

  • Ride a cable car to Black Virgin Mountain for panoramic views (selected options)
  • Uncover the underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War
  • Visit the colorful Cao Dai Temple and discover its unique spiritual traditions
  • Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal with authentic and traditional dishes
  • Choose transport by package: Big Group meeting point or Small/VIP/Private pickup

Description

06:30 AM to 07:00 AM | Hotel Pickup Begin your day with pickup from selected hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Meet your guide and depart for Tay Ninh Province while enjoying views of the southern countryside along the way. Black Virgin Mountain Arrive at Black Virgin Mountain, one of Southern Vietnam’s most famous landmarks and the highest mountain in the region. Depending on the selected package option, guests may enjoy a round-trip cable car ride to admire panoramic countryside views from the summit. For options without cable car tickets included, guests will have free time to relax and explore around the mountain base area before continuing the journey. Time at the mountain may vary depending on weather conditions, cable car operations, and visitor traffic. Cao Dai Temple Continue to the Cao Dai Temple, a unique religious site known for its colorful architecture and spiritual symbolism. Learn about Caodaism, a religion influenced by Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. Depending on the timing, guests may also have the opportunity to observe the temple’s traditional prayer ceremony. As this is an active religious site, visitors are kindly requested to dress respectfully, maintain appropriate behavior, and follow the temple’s guidelines during the visit. Vietnamese Lunch Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in Tay Ninh Province. Cu Chi Tunnels In the afternoon, continue to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network used during the Vietnam War. Explore hidden passageways, underground rooms, storage areas, and wartime facilities while learning about local survival strategies during the conflict. Guests can also enjoy cassava with tea, a traditional wartime snack. Return to Ho Chi Minh City After the tour, relax on the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Estimated arrival time is between 07:00 PM and 07:30 PM depending on traffic conditions. Important Note: The order of the attractions may change depending on traffic, weather, or operational conditions. All attractions will still be visited. Our guide will keep guests informed during the tour. Thank you for our valued guests’ understanding and cooperation.

Includes

Hotel pick-up & drop-off (depending on option selected) Round-trip transportation (depending on option selected) Professional English-speaking tour guide Black Virgin Mountain cable car included (depending on option selected) Admission tickets Entrance fee to Cu Chi Tunnels Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch (vegetarian option available) Tapioca and hot tea Bottled water Wet tissue

Excludes

Holiday surcharge (please see Important Information) Tips

Important Information

  • The order of the attractions may change depending on traffic, weather, or operational conditions. All attractions will still be visited. Our guide will keep guests informed during the tour. Thank you for our valued guests’ understanding and cooperation
  • We will contact you within 24 hours after your booking and follow up again by the evening before your tour date
  • Additional surcharges apply by package and travel date. Big Group/Small Group: 200,000 VND/pax, Dcar (Luxury Limousine): 250,000 VND/pax, Private Tour: 500,000 VND/pax. Holiday surcharge applies on 26/04, 29/04 – 01/05, 02/09, 24-25/12, 31/12 -01/01/2027, 03-11/02/2027. All surcharges are payable on-site

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