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
188 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai & Black Virgin Mountain Day Tour from HCM
kevinlU5450VN,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was one of the best I've experienced in all the countries I've been to. He is awesome!
Great excursion worth it
Trek63173362058,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice and funny group. The trip was very informative and our tour guide Jacky Can explained everything wonderfully. This tour is highly recommended.
Very complete and recommended activity
karlabelens2026,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The activity was great, we saw many new sites, we walked a lot, we enjoyed local food, and both the mountain, the temple and the tunnels are very interesting. Our guide Khan very nice and funny. 100% recommended
Recommended
626ginor,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The shooting was fun, the Cu Chi Tunnels were a must do experience. The temple was unlike anything else I've seen in Asia. Ms Chloe is a great guide and it's also been enjoyable watching the driver navigate the (to me) chaotic traffic. Lunch was delicious and there was so much food.
A must see in Saigon
Michael O,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Black mountain Three Buddha's was amazing from the extremely new cable car up the mountain. The magnificent views and beautiful Bronze and gold statues. The happy Buddha and water features where breathtaking.
Culture of Vietnam
gracepT6395ZC,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty good. We saw an extinct volcano which has been built up to provide a cable car ride up to a shopping complex and Buddha statues and the Black Madonna . It’s new. Made an impact. We also saw a temple / church / pagoda type building built in 1926 for a new religion which is a mix of all the worlds religions. Then the war tunnels the Viet Cong built to fight the USA and southern forces. Pretty amazing and tragic. Made you realize how pointless futile and brutal war is. All very cultural.
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