Black Virgin Peak, Cu Chi Tunnels & Cao Dai Temple - Private Tour
Description
Embark on a comprehensive tour from Ho Chi Minh that offers more than just the Cu Chi Tunnels. Join a cozy group as you travel to the Black Virgin Mountain, taking a cable car to its summit for breathtaking views. Dive into the vast network of underground tunnels to understand the Vietnam War's history. Conclude your trip at the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, witnessing the devout in prayer and learning about their sacred rituals. Option 1: Transfer by Limousine with beer, snack served in the Limo Option 2: Transfer by private car/van - This tour includes stops at Black Virgin Mountain, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and Cao Dai Temple. - Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels used during the Vietnam War. - Learn about the tunnels' construction techniques, air ventilation, and traps. - Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers from Ho Chi Minh City hotels.
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Itinerary
We collect guests from various hotels, it's possible that your hotel is our first stop, so ensure you're prepared by 07:00 a.m. As we journey through the lively streets of Sài Gòn, we make our way to Tây Ninh province. We may pause for a short break and restroom facilities en route. Upon reaching Black Virgin Mountain, we'll embark on a picturesque cable car journey to the summit of Bà Đen Mountain, the tallest peak in southern Việt Nam. From this vantage point, you'll have the chance to marvel at the impressive Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha Statue, Asia's highest bronze Buddha, and soak in spectacular vistas of the surrounding landscapes – from quaint villages to expansive rice fields that border Cambodia. Ensure you have your camera to capture these memorable views!
Next, we move on to the Cao Đài Temple, often likened to a Walt Disney masterpiece set in the East. The temple's facade is adorned with vibrant dragons of various forms, intermingled with numerous swastikas. The all-seeing sacred eye, representative of the Cao Đài faith, oversees the main entrance. Inside, it's equally captivating with figures of Jesus, Buddha, Confucius, and Laozi standing in harmony. Appreciate the grandeur of the largest Cao Đài temple and participate in a ceremony to delve deeper into this distinct Vietnamese faith. A scrumptious lunch awaits you at a nearby eatery, where you can indulge in genuine Vietnamese dishes and experience the warmth and charm of the local culture.
We'll be on the road for about 40-60 minutes until we reach the historical Củ Chi Tunnels. Once there, we'll start by viewing a short propaganda film. Then, we'll dedicate the next hour to delve into weapon and trap displays, walk through genuine VC tunnels, and tour various underground rooms like kitchens, meeting areas, and ammunition stores. You'll also have a chance at the firing range and taste some local tapioca. Afterward, we’ll head back towards the bustling Hồ Chí Minh City, a picturesque drive of roughly 1.5 hours. Enjoy the serene countryside vistas before we immerse ourselves back into the city's rhythm. Our trip concludes as we bring you back to your initial pick-up location in the city center or another location you prefer.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at your hotel in Districts 1, 3, and 4 or the meeting point 84N Nguyen Dinh Chieu Str, District 1.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(86)
Xem's history and local knowledge of the area made the tour really enjoyable. We loved the entire experience!
We spent 10 days in Vietnam, the treatment from the people on tours and at hotels was excellent! This tour, which is long at 12-13 hours, is excellent, you will see where the Black Virgin Mountain is, at the Same place a huge statue, the golden Buddha and happy Buddha in a large architectural complex that is really worth visiting, the temple where you will see the eye of God, and finally you will see the Vietnam War tunnels, you will enter them, how they made them and lived in them is amazing The best part of all was our guide Danh Xem, he makes everything described more educational, fun, and excellent, I recommend him to you.
The tour is a breath of fresh air. Me and my friend stayed in Ho Chi Minh City primarily and this tour gave us the opportunity to travel outside of the city and see more of Vietnam! The views from the mountain and the history of the temples and tunnels was very cool. Xem was our tour guide and I cannot recommend him enough! He was incredibly nice, very communicative, very accommodating, and very knowledgeable. He also spoke English very well. Xem feels like a incredibly knowledgeable close friend due to how approachable he is. I think the tour is neat, but having a guide like Xem is what made it fantastic.
It was a jam packed day with lots of history and delicious food! Really appreciated the knowledge of our tour guide Xem, he did a wonderful job keeping us engaged and taking us to each site. It was an excellent day and I would definitely recommend the tour with Xem!
Action packed day to three iconic Vietnamese cultural and historic locations. Our guide, Bin, tailored the tour to meet our needs. Our driver Lucky, navigated the back roads like a seasoned professional. Lunch was delicious!
Everything was good. Thanks our tour guide, for amazing tour Tunnels, black virgin temple and for all day
My tour guide Xem was exceptional. His knowledge of Vietnam and it's history was incredible. Thanks again mate! 🇦🇺
This is a full day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, but well worth it. You will see three major sites that are important to Vietnamese culture and history. All three sites and experiences are extraordinary. My guide Xem was amazing! Very knowledgeable. Our car was new, clean, and A/C was blasting. Highly recommend.
Sam was great and very knowledgeable 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
An unforgettable day trip from Ho Chi Minh City! Visiting Black Virgin Peak, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Cao Dai Temple offered the perfect mix of nature, history, and culture. What truly made this experience outstanding was my guide, Xem. He was exceptional—knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate. He brought each place to life with insight and made the entire day seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Xem as your guide!
