Tay Ninh Tour: Cao Dai Temple & Ba Den Mountain from Saigon
Description
Discover the soulful landscapes and vibrant traditions of Southern Viet Nam on this comprehensive day tour from Sai Gon. From the architectural marvel of the Cao Dai Temple to the misty peaks of the "Black Lady" Mountain, this journey offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and breathtaking scenery.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at your hotel or central meeting point for a comfortable 2.5-hour drive through the scenic countryside.
Arrive in Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Temple and witness the midday ceremony.
Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch before taking the cable car up the majestic Ba Den Mountain to explore its peaks and pagodas.
Board on our car to return to Ho Chi Minh city, relaxing as the peaceful southern landscapes pass by. Return to your departure point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free hotel pick-up and drop-off is provided for hotels within Sai Gon Ward, Ben Thanh Ward, Tan Dinh Ward, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ban Co Ward, Xuan Hoa Ward, Nhieu Loc Ward.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We provide free hotel pick-up from Sai Gon Ward, Ben Thanh Ward, Tan Dinh Ward, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ban Co Ward, Xuan Hoa Ward, Nhieu Loc Ward
- In case, your hotel is located outside our pick-up zone, please head to our meeting point to join the tour
- The summit of Ba Den Mountain can be 5–7°C cooler than the city and quite windy, so a light jacket is recommended
- Visitors must wear respectful clothing covering shoulders and knees; white clothing is encouraged but not mandatory for the Cao Dai Temple
- Photos are allowed inside the Cao Dai Temple from the balcony area, but flash photography and walking through the middle of the prayer hall are strictly prohibited
Reviews(5)
<p>Really enjoyed the tour to the Cau Dai temple. Was there at the right time to see their prayer session.<br/> The Cu Chi tunnels was very interesting. Gave a good view of the fighting methods in the different wars. Going in the tunnel is not for the tall, knee or back sensitive or claustrophobic.but didnt take away from the experience.<br/> Guide was fantastic, great English and answered any questions<br/> The restaurant that the lunch was included was substandard to what we have experienced in like restaurants in Vietnam.</p>
<p>I didn't even want to see the tunnels, but had to go there in order to see the Cao Dai Temple, which was great. The guide started with interesting facts about Vietnamese family life, but then after the tunnels gave some incorrect facts about Americans in the war, which is inappropriate when you are accepting payments from American tourists. I became rather ill just before we got to the tunnels and just sat in the shade while the others were tunneling. Before the tunnels the guide expressed concern, but afterward she didn't even ask where I was or how I felt. The bus was quite decrepit and very crowded.</p>
<p>A great tour. Guide was excellent in both knowledge on the temple and the tunnels. We stopped at a workshop on our way to the Temple, which supported/gave jobs for victims of war, amazing artwork. Temple was interesting and pretty. Saw part of their noon ritual. Had lunch, and then made way for the tunnels/war exhibits. All in all a great full day!</p> <p>It was quite long, we had planned on being done by 5pm, however did go from about 8am - 7.30pm when getting dropped back in Ho Chi Minh City. This is not a complaint, just warning if you wanted to also make dinner plans. The temple is a long way out so it is probably this long most of the time.</p>
<p>We had a brilliant time on this tour. Our guide, Jay Jay was fantastic - so informative, entertaining and funny, making the long journey fly by. We really loved visiting both the temple and the tunnels the trip was definitely a highlight of our holiday.</p>
<p>Personally I'd skip the temple, but the tunnels are a must see!! Our tour guide was great and we enjoyed our lunch as well!</p>
