Black Virgin Mountain, Cao Dai Temple & Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnel
Description
This tour includes three of the most popular attractions in southern Vietnam: Black Virgin Mountain, Cao Dai temple and Cu Chi tunnel. The tour is aimed to make the most of your stay if you are only in Ho Chi Minh city for a short time.
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Itinerary
Depart your hotel at 7:00 A.M. to the Cu Chi (Ben Duoc - the unpopular tunnels). Around 8:45 - 9:00 A.M. Arrive at Ben Duoc, spend 1.5 - 2 hours here exploring the massive tunnels system that consisted of many factories and underground villages, such as working area of the leaders of the Party Committee, the Military Command of the Saigon - Cho Lon - Gia Dinh Region, the secret meeting room, the anti-A tunnel to avoid bombing, an anti-explosion room, the food and weapons bunker, secret trap, fighting wells, wells, the famous Hoang Cam stove, in whose hidden smoke-visitors will witness a creative invention.
At noontime, arrive at the Cao Dai Temple (Holy See) to witness the ceremony. Listen to the history of this unique Vietnamese religion and learn how it becomes the third largest religion in Vietnam.
Stop at the local restaurant to enjoy the spectacular lunch at the special Fengshui pond
After the filling lunch, depart to Black Virgin Mountain. Take the cable to the main site of the mountain to visit the Ba Pagoda, Linh Son Thach Tu. The view is breathtaking, and you will be surrounded on both sides by mango trees and woodland flowers. Follow your guide to see how locals worship in their daily life.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free hotel pick-up and drop off is only available for central-located hotels/airbnb in District 1,3,4,5,10, Tan Binh, Binh Thanh and Phu Nhuan. For other areas, kindly meet your guide in front of Saigon Opera House (7 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCMC)
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- If you wear short or tank top, kindly bring scarf or jacket to cover your knee and your shoulder when visit the Cao Dai Temple
Reviews(91)
We done tour private tour option. I just wanted to say how much we appreciated our time with Tina yesterday. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire tour. Her kindness really stood out, and she made my mum and I feel comfortable and well taken care of. Tina shared so much interesting information at each location and gave us great advice that made the experience even more enjoyable and meaningful. It’s clear she truly cares about what she does, and it made a big difference for us. We would happily recommend Tina to anyone looking for a fantastic guide. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!
We done the tour as private tour, I just wanted to say how much we appreciated our time with Tina yesterday. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire tour. Her kindness really stood out, and she made my mum and I feel comfortable and well taken care of. She shared so much interesting information at each location and gave us great advice that made the experience even more enjoyable and meaningful. It’s clear she truly cares about what she does, and it made a big difference for us. We would happily recommend Tina and doing private tour to anyone looking for a fantastic guide. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience! It is a longer day so be warned but Tina made it amazing
It was a great experience. Tina was very knowledgeable and personable. She was very attentive to our needs. She had a game plan but was open to tailor our day to our needs and desires, but we were very satisfied with the format of the day. The driver was a great driver though I am terrible at names and I apologize to him. Driving in Vietnam is a wee bit stressful, and he made us feel very relaxed and at ease with his navigation skills. We would definitely recommend.
The tour guide was surprised that I am the solo traveler. But she was ver professional and went through all the itinerary which is very informative. The driver was excellent.
Very interesting the excursion! The guide very attentive and friendly, when we did not understand each other used the translator to finish the explanation well, a detail that went to so much trouble! We loved the place that has taken us to eat, Vietnamese restaurant and typical food of the country.
Must see on everyone’s list. The Black mountain is a fantastic place to discover, wish we had a whole day. This is newly opened so get in before everyone knows about it. Our guide (Ocean) was very knowledgeable and knew the short cuts and places to take the pictures. Loved the tunnels and the history… best day in Vietnam.
It is very beautiful place and feel relaxed. Black Virgin mountain you must do this trip if you have done Tunnel and Mekong Trips. Just book from hotel travel desk and ask concierge who will support and make a great trips for you. So amazingly indeed. I will do it again in the near future. Loving all the trips that hotel staff suggested
Was a good trip. Guide knowable and pointed out different sights and their meaning as travelling along our tour. Catered to dietary requirements. Overall good day from pick up to drop off.
We had an amazing time on our tour! Our tour guide Loan, and driver picked us up right at our Airbnb, stopped so we could grab a quick breakfast, and brought us to the first stop at the Cu Chi Tunnels. They were a must see as we got to go in the tunnels, try tapioca, and see Vietnam War tactics. Next we drove to a Buddhist temple and saw monkeys while Loan explained more about the culture. We had an amazing lunch with our guide and drive and got to ask questions, learn about the food, and because it was a private tour it was much more personal. We finished the day at the Black Virgin Mountains, riding the cable car to the top. It was amazing to see the new structures so high up, learn about the world-wide Buddhism beliefs, and see the amazing views. Loan was an amazing tour guide, so personable, knowledgable, and easy to spend the whole day with. I would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Loan!
We had a fabulous day and our guide and driver were both knowledgeable giving us loads of information thought the day. Black virgin mountain was just a stunning experience.
