Black Virgin Mountain, Cao Dai Temple, Cu Chi Tunnel Private Tour
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the cultural, spiritual, and historical highlights of Southern Vietnam on a full-day tour to Black Virgin Mountain, the Cao Dai Great Temple, the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the summit of Black Virgin Mountain, the highest peak in southern Vietnam, where you can take in panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Visit the colorful Cao Dai Great Temple and learn about the beliefs and traditions of Vietnam’s unique Cao Dai religion. Continue to the Cu Chi Tunnels to discover an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War and gain insight into the resilience and ingenuity of those who lived and fought there. The Cu Chi Tunnels entrance ticket is not included and can be purchased on site. Travelers who have already visited the tunnels may choose to skip this stop. This tour is available as a private or group option and is suitable for most travelers.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking local guide
- Ho Chi Minh City’s Hotel Pick up, drop off
- Black virgin mountain cable car ticket entrance
- Good quality transportation
- Vietnamese lunch optional
What's not
- New year holiday surcharge x2, tips
- Củ chi tunnels ticket entrance
Itinerary
The tunnels of Củ Chi (Vietnamese: Địa đạo Củ Chi) are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Củ Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968.
Cao Dai Temple (also called Tay Ninh Holy See) was built in 1933 and officially inaugurated in 1955. It is a special religious work of Caodaism (Cao Dai religion), located in Hoa Thanh District, about 4km from Tay Ninh City. In the early 1920s, Caodaism was established in Southern Vietnam but had not been officially codified until 1926. It is the 3rd largest religion in Vietnam borrowing elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. It is currently estimated that there are nearly 3 million followers nationwide, living in 38 provinces and cities, mainly concentrated in South Vietnam.
Black Virgin Mountain (Vietnamese: Núi Bà Đen meaning "Black Lady Mountain") is a mountain in Tây Ninh City, Vietnam. The mountain is the center of a Vietnamese myth about Bà Đen. During the Vietnam War the area around the mountain was a hot zone as the Ho Chi Minh Trail ended a few kilometers west across the Cambodian border. As such there were many battles and American and Vietnamese soldiers based in the region remember the prominent landmark.[1] After the war the mountain turned from a battleground to being famous for its beautiful temples and theme park.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hồ Chí Minh City Discovery
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 58% above the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 428 of 2927.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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