1-Day Tour of Black Virgin Mountain - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels from HCMC
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Full-day Adventure from Ho Chi Minh City
Morning: Conquer Black Virgin Mountain by cable car, admire giant Lady Buddha & panoramic views.
Midday: Join the sacred Cao Dai Temple prayer ceremony – a unique blend of East & West religions.
Afternoon: Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, crawl through underground passages & uncover wartime secrets.
Evening: Return to Ho Chi Minh City with unforgettable memories of nature, culture & history combined.
Special Bonus: Book this tour with us and each guest will receive a beauty care voucher worth 300,000 VND (~12 USD).
Voucher will be sent after successful booking – please provide your phone number with Viber/WhatsApp/Zalo to receive it.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide name of hotel and hotel address in District 1, HCMC, Vietnam where free pickup is offered.
It is recommended to bring a cap and sunscreen
Minimum age is 5 years
Special Bonus: Book this tour with us and each guest will receive a beauty care voucher worth 300,000 VND (~12 USD). Voucher will be sent after successful booking – please provide your phone number with Viber/WhatsApp/Zalo to receive it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Black Virgin Mountain
07:00 AM – Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up and drive northeast to Black Lady Mountain (Núi Bà Đen), the highest peak in Southern Vietnam at 986 meters. Cable Car Ride: Soar above lush forests, sparkling waterfalls, and mysterious caves on a modern cable car, taking in sweeping views of the mountain landscape. Temples & Caves: Explore sacred temples, peaceful pagodas, and hidden caves once home to Buddhist monks and nuns. The serene spiritual atmosphere blends beautifully with the natural scenery. Conquering Black Lady Mountain is not just an adventure but also a cultural and spiritual experience, offering breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable memories.
Cao Dai Temple
Next, visit the extraordinary Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, often described as a “Walt Disney fantasia of the East.” Its exterior dazzles with bright colors, where multi-shaped dragons twist around columns and sacred symbols decorate every corner. Above the main entrance, the striking image of the all-seeing holy eye represents the unity of the Cao Dai faith. Inside, the temple is just as fascinating: statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha, and the Hindu god Brahma stand side by side, reflecting the religion’s unique blend of beliefs. The vibrant mix of colors, elaborate architecture, and spiritual atmosphere create a setting that feels both beautiful and surreal to Western visitors. A highlight not to be missed is the midday service, when hundreds of worshippers in white robes gather in prayer, offering a moving and unforgettable glimpse into the rituals of this remarkable faith.
What‘s Included
Professional guide, return cable car ticket, coach, domestic travel insurance
Snack one the way back HCMC, Boiled tapioca and local tea in Cu Chi
Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Dist 1/3/4, HCMC, Entrance fees, lunch
2 bottle water/pax
Gun shooting, tips, drinks, travel insurance and personal expenses.
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Deluxe [Breakfast & Lunch]
Deluxe: Air con tourist bus, English speaking tour guide, 01 breakfast, 01 lunch, entrance fee and 01 Aquafina water bottle/pax.
Standard [Lunch]
Pickup included
Reviews
194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it!
nida j,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was worth every penny. Everything was well-coordinated, and Ken was a standout guide whose experience really made the trip special.
Loved every bit of it
lisasF8606QR,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was WORTH EVERY CENT. Such an organized excursion and Ken is the best tour guide. He knew so much and was very gracious with giving us time to explore. Such a wonderful experience.
All-Round - An Excellent Day
BarbaraAnn O,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Tony is really organised and knowledgeable about the places that we visited. He is full of fun and always accommodating but he also takes the subject matter seriously is very passionate about his tours. I really loved this tour, the trip to the Black Virgin Lady was absolutely breathtaking. The views are incredible! The cu chi tunnels were also great, finally I got to tick being in the tunnels off my bucket list!
A long day but worth it
Jacqueline C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent trip . The black mountain is spectacular. The lunch was good. Visit to tunnels was also good but we were not given the opportunity to fire the AK 47s as described.
Tour is itself...
Prashanta R,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour is itself interesting... started in the morning and ends in the evening... nice for a one day trip... Mr Khanh was very helpful...
A most interesting day, learning about Vietnam and its culture and also admiring the scenic views.
O´Connor S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide ( Ken) was friendly, informative and kept the group on task with timings etc to go on to the next part of the trip. He made the 3 events on our itinerary most enjoyable and the vegetarian lunch was delicious.
Irish tourists on holiday in Vietnam
Marie B,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a wonderful day. Amazing sights to see. Our Tour Guide Ken was very knowledgeable and had a great personality.
Well worth a visit
manoginge,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely beautiful place, a must see, Tony our tour guide was so informative as well as very funny, would highly recommend
So glad we booked this trip!
LYNETTE S,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A Fabulous tour with an amazing tour guide Tony, we did not expect to see the many different sights on this tour, Tony guided us expertly through the Back Virgin mountain and was extremely informative throughout the whole tour, the Cu Chi tunnels were fascinating and we learnt so much. Tony was very kind, patient and took really good care of us,
One of the best tours we...
SHIRLEY P,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best tours we have been on .our guide Ken was very professional and knowledgeable about all subjects .picked up from our hotel and returned there brilliant service and with a smile all day .
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