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
191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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 .
Amazing tour
anncU6972AY,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour! The company was very responsive and had everything sorted for us. The day was really intense, with so much to see and do!! Our guide, Mr Ken, was very nice and shared a lot of information. The black lady mountain is a fantastic place to visit, even with the crowds. For sure it was the best option to combine Cu Chi tunnels with the mountain and Cao Dai temple. I can't recommend this tour enough! Thank you!!
A perfect day in Vietnam!!! Highly recommended!! A must in South Vietnam!!! Polecam wszystkim !!!Very interesting !!!! Super
Resort43878136907,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top !!!!!!! Best day in Vietnam
Long day but worth the visit
Venture65073438199,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Black Mountain, Temple and Cu Chi tunnels were fascinating and Ken, our guide, was very good, however I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 as the journey to the mountain was 3 hrs, mainly due to heavy city traffic. The itinerary on Tripadvisor says a 10 hour day but ours was 12 hours, leaving at 7 am and returning at 7pm. All that said we still had a great day.
Enjoyed our day
hirenip,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Black mountain had amazing views on the mountain. The happy Buddha and water features where breathtaking. Ken was very helpful. We had a great time!
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