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.
Traveller Ratings
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(83)
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!
Our tour guide Xem was great! Very nice and informative. We really enjoyed the tour, and our kids did, too. Well worth it. We highly recommend.
We had a great day. Tour guide Max was fabulous and driver Kevin did an amazing job. The tour was informative and we all had a great time. Lunch was delicious and the whole day was one we will always remember. Thank you Max and Kevin.
We had the best day out on a private tour to Ba Den (Black Virgin) Mountain, Cu Chi Tunnels and Cai Dai temple with Max our amazing guide from Indochina Heritage Travel. Max had so much interesting information about the history of Saigon and the wars. We were particularly intrigued by all the facts he shared about the tunnels and the VC which really brought history to life for us! A packed day with so much to see and do at all the sights. Would highly recommend this tour and in particular cannot rate our guide Max highly enough! He is very familiar with all the sights, knowledgeable and really took the time to bring us to all the right photo spots. He was a key reason we thoroughly enjoyed this tour!
