1-Day Small-Group Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple & Ba Den Mountain

Embark on an extraordinary 1-day small-group tour in Vietnam, featuring a cable cab ride to Bà Đen Mountain, exploring Cu Chi Tunnels, and immersing in the spirituality of Cao Dai Temple.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel] - We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 07:00a.m.

Amidst the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets, we set off towards Tây Ninh province. We might stop along the way for refreshment and toilet.

  • Black Virgin Mountain - Upon arrival, we will take a scenic cable car ride to the peak of Bà Đen Mountain, the highest peak in southern Việt Nam. From the top, you can not only admire the magnificent Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha Statue, the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia, but also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including picturesque villages and rice fields that stretch all the way to the border with Cambodia. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery!
  • Cao Dai Temple - After that, we transfer to the Cao Đài Temple which has been described as a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. The temple’s exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes competing for space with a number of swastikas. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Đài sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus, Buddha, Confucius and Laozi stand side by side.

Admire the beautiful building of Cao Đài’s biggest temple and join the ceremony to understand more about this uniquely Vietnamese religion.

Your delicious lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals.

  • Cu Chi Tunnels - We will drive for approximately 40-60 minutes to reach the Củ Chi Tunnels Historical Site.

Upon arrival, we will watch a brief propaganda video before spending the next hour exploring weapon and booby trap exhibitions, navigating authentic VC tunnels, visiting different underground bunkers (kitchens, meeting rooms, ammunition etc.), firing range and more. Try some local tapioca before driving back to the city.

We’ll journey back to the vibrant heart of Hồ Chí Minh City, a scenic drive that takes approximately 1.5 hours. Relax and take in the stunning countryside views as we return to the hustle and bustle of city life.

Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Vietnamese English-speaking guide (Live Person)
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
  • Travel insurance
  • Shooting fee (bullets)
Additional Information

Join us for an exceptional excursion that includes a cable car ride to the stunning summit of Bà Đen (Black Virgin) Mountain, which offers awe-inspiring panoramic scenes. Journey through an extensive series of subterranean tunnels that bear witness to the historical importance of Vietnam’s history. Absorb the deep spiritual essence of Cao Dai Temple, a place where bright hues and holy customs meet. Sign up for a travel experience that melds natural splendor, historical discovery, and spiritual growth in a memorable journey.

Location
Mekong River Tours [Asiana Link Travel]
Tôn Thất Đạm
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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510carenf
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing - Tom and Gre were the best tour guides for my boyfriend and I during the trip to the black mountain lady and the cuchi tunnels! Tom was excellent in explaining all questions asked and 10/10 meeting our needs. Lunch was great and I would highly recommend them to anyone for a fun day tour! We would definitely book with him personally again through asiana link travel, private tour was the best 🧋👌⛩️🇻🇳
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Edyta_p
Aug 21, 2024
100% recommend - Great tour, well-organised. Our tour guide, Stark, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We went to the Ba-Den mountain first, which is a good choice as there’s less people there in the morning. Afterwards, we had a very nice lunch at a local restaurant (beef spring rolls, beef salad, beef/chicken hot pot with noodles), stopped at the Cao Dai Temple for half-an hour, and went to the Cu Chi tunnels (not for ‘hamburgers’ as described by the locals 😉) At the shooting range, there are different guns you can shoot – a 30-bullet magazine for an AK-47 was VND1.8mil.
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183marih
Aug 20, 2024
A fantastic day out - We had a fantastic day on this 3 in one trip. All 3 well worth a visit. The mountain was stunning with lovely gardens to walk around and amazing views. The temple and Tunnels were very interesting. Our tour guide James had great knowledge and we learnt so much about the temple and the religion and really gave us a great insight into the war when we were at the tunnels. The lunch we had was also lovely. James was happy to answer any of our questions and we had great chitchat with him in the van. A fantastic experience enjoyed by the whole family.
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Francisconz7448qq
Jun 25, 2024
Excellent Day Outside Ho Chi Minh City - This tour provided a wonderful day exploring sites outside Ho Chi Minh City. The first stop in the tour was Ba Den Mount, which was beautiful to walk around. We then went to the Cao Dai temple, and at the time we were there we were able to witness a prayer service taking place. Lunch was next, and I was impressed with how much food was provided. The restaurant was able to accommodate dietary restrictions, as I follow a plant based diet, and all of the dishes served were delicious. We finished with the Cu Chi Tunnels, and because we were there later in the day, we barely saw any other tourists in the area, which was nice as we were able to explore without needing to wait in line to explore any of the tunnels. Tom was an excellent tour guide to have, providing lots of information about the sites we were seeing, and Mr. Thao drove us safely to all of the destinations. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking to explore outside of Ho Chi Minh City.
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999erinw
Jun 5, 2024
Best day out was epic with James! - We did a private day out with the guide James. He was amazing. He totally made our trip. He was funny, entertaining, informative and we learnt so much on our tour. It was perfect. His organisational skills were epic.. the day was amazing and had a blast... Thank you James you legend
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Valerie_l
May 29, 2024
A great day! - We had Tom as our tour guide and enjoyed the day! He was very friendly and eager to teach us fun facts. It was a long day, but quite productive. The drive wasn't too bad for us as it gave us time in an air conditioned van to rest in between pit stops. Food was delicious and plentiful. Pricey but worth it.
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996delaneyv
May 27, 2024
Awesome tour!!!!! - This tour was AMAZING!!!!! Wonderful way to see the area around Saigon. James was a fantastic tour guide as well!! He was so enthusiastic, funny, and kind! My friends and I really enjoyed having him as our guide and he is a huge reason why our trip to Saigon was so memorable. Thanks, James!! 🫰
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Sofiafd4269vw
May 27, 2024
Great Spots and Awesome Guide - James was a fantastic tour guide! So knowledgeable and extremely friendly, he was able to answer all of our questions and took extra good care of our group. The spots are fantastic but the highlight of our trip was the Cu Chi tunnels. Thank you James, and Katie for your easy and quick communications, we highly recommend!
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584harrisonc
Apr 25, 2024
What an amazing experience! - Tom our tour guide was extremely helpful and shared some truly captivating stories and experiences about the history and culture behind our tour. The Cu chi tunnels are a must visit but make sure that if you want to go into the tunnels to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty! We were also just in time for the Cao Dai temple prayer at midday which was very interesting and peaceful. Lunch was definitely worth it too! They catered for dietary requirements such as vegetarian and there was so much food I couldn’t finish my meal. To cap it all off the Ba Den mountain eclipsed my expectations and was truly awe inspiring! From the beautiful scenery to the incredible 4D experience I couldn’t be happier. Thank you again Tom and the team for an unforgettable experience!
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James_v
May 5, 2024
A lot for a price - All in all, this excursion was fun. We saw a lot in the same amount of time we had. We ate delicious vietnamese food. And saw breath taking views. The minus one star because every place we went was a power walk. We definitely didn't need to go to the roadside attraction. I wanted to enjoy the places we went to. All in all, I would recommend this tour if you're able to keep up because our feet hurted at the end of the day.
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