1-Day Tour of Black Virgin Mountain - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels from HCMC

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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

4.70

148 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

Great experience
576mariaank,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Khahn and driver was amazing and tour was great. Would highly recommend. No long lines or to busy so got some great pictures
Hanna
hannasU6120QN,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very nice day but many experiences! Our guide was very nice and told us a lot about the places we visited. Recommend!
Excellent and interesting tour
Sebastian R,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Do yourself a favor and do this tour! I learned a lot, saw a lot of cool things, had a wonderful and delicious lunch, and Khanh was a great tour guide giving us the history of everything and making sure we were comfortable and hydrated! Well worth the money.
Beautiful place
VeslavaNarkeviciute,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The experience itself was amazing, when you are on top of the mountain it does feel unreal. Everything organised very well, the only thing I would prefer if the tour guide would be more informative with additional information, tips and some facts etc. For example on the mountain there is statue of Buddha and you have like 5min fountain show, which was amazing, but we were lucky, as we got there on time just by accident without knowing about it. But in general the trip was worth it.
1 day tour
ericacG3465MP,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Khanh was a very kind tour guide. Very accommodating for folks especially during an all day tour. Would recommend if you are interested in getting out of HCMC for the day.
Highly recommended tour from Ho Chi Minh City
travellinggh,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent service, perfectly organized tour, our guide Khanh was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended tour !
Amazing tour!
89mehreenz,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a really amazing experience with Khanh as our tour guide, very knowledgeable and kind. I would really recommend doing this tour
The tour was good &...
Deepak M,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was good & informative. The guide was polite & understandable. The pick up & drop was smooth.
Fun day tour with beautiful views
Born2TavelStuck8Work,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing.. beautiful place and amazing Tony. He was patient with us and answer all are queries. We are vegetarian so he got us a decent veg place even in small town. Good experience, highly recommended. For black virgin mountain, no matter how hot is there in HCMC city, take a jacket or windbreaker
fun tour in vietnam
651jiayul,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
amazing trip, well explained and very lively tour guide named tony, views were lovely in the black virgin mountain and the cu chi tunnel experience was very educational about how the viet cong fought in the vietnam war. I would definitely do something like this again!