Ho Chi Minh City · BLACK VIRGIN MOUNTAIN TOURS FROM SAIGON
Nui Ba Den rises out of flat country near the Cambodian border and now has a cable car to the summit. These 14 pair it with Tay Ninh or Cu Chi, priced, with the cable car fare marked where it is extra.
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Ba Den Mountain, the colorful Cao Dai Temple, and, if selected, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Expect an 11 to 12 hour day, hotel pickup in Districts 1 and 4, lunch, an English-speaking guide, and optional cable-car tickets at Ba Den.
“Your was great. I loved the interesting places we visited and the very good tour guide. Very recommended tour. Tali”
Spend a full day beyond Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Stark, Tom, Tuyen, or Phat. Visit Cao Dai Temple, ride the cable car at Ba Den Mountain, explore Cu Chi Tunnels, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Expect an efficient but demanding 11 to 12-hour day.
“I do not recommend this tour. It is overpriced and most of the time you will be in a car traveling from one place to another one. Lunch was terrible.”
Spend about 11 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, the colorful Cao Dai Temple, and Ba Den, or Black Virgin, Mountain. A guide, breakfast, lunch, entrance fees, hotel transfers, tea, tapioca, and tunnel access are included. The mountain cable car costs extra.
“This was a good fun, well organized tour. The floating market was a bit of a disappointment to me, as there were very few boats basically with people sleeping on them and not really selling much. But the rest of the day was fantastic. Our gRead more”
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Black Virgin Mountain by cable car, visit colorful Cao Dai Temple, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, then explore Cu Chi Tunnels with a guide. The 10-hour trip includes District 1, 3, and 4 pickup, transport, entrance fees, water, and a small group of up to 15.
“The guide was not professional, he barely spoke English and was completely useless. It’s a shame that a Vietnamese guide can tell literally nothing about Cu Ci Tunnels to English speaking foreigners. We’ve seen many other professional guides there with other groups, so we can clearly compare. Also he missed the show time at Cao Dai Temple, we arrived late. And did not know how to travel to middle Pagoda at Black Virgin Mountain. Don’t buy it here, take a man with Van or Motorbike instead for a lower price, it will be same effective.”
Travel by private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, and Black Virgin Mountain. Guides such as Aurora, Cong, Joy, and Loan lead the day. Expect a long road trip, Vietnamese lunch, a colorful ceremony, and cable-car views.
“Must see on everyone’s list. The Black mountain is a fantastic place to discover, wish we had a whole day. This is newly opened so get in before everyone knows about it. Our guide (Ocean) was very knowledgeable and knew the short cuts and places to take the pictures. Loved the tunnels and the history… best day in Vietnam.”
Travel beyond Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide such as Bin or Max, riding a cable car up Black Virgin Mountain, visiting Cao Dai Temple, and exploring Cu Chi Tunnels. Expect striking views, local tapioca, lunch, and a long day on the road.
“Great trip with enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Bin. Black Virgin mountain was an amazing experience. We were the only non-Vietnamese visitors. Long day. 11 hours door to door.”
Travel by private vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, and Black Virgin Mountain. Guides such as Phong, Tony, Jerry, and Eric are praised for clear English, flexibility, and strong local insight. Hotel transfers, entrance fees, meals as specified, bottled water, and the cable car are included.
“Tony picked up up on time and gave a fantastic 10+ hour tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Black Virgin Mountain. His English was excellent and I learned quite many fantastic things from him about the tour and Vietnam in general. I would strongly recommend him.”
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Tây Ninh with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, cable-car access at Black Virgin Mountain, a Cao Dai Temple visit, and time at the Cu Chi Tunnels. The route is long, so expect a full 12-hour day and pay the tunnel entrance fee separately.
“What a day! We had a great time with Thinh! I was able to add another friend on the tour, so it already started out on the right foot. I’m so glad we were able to book this as a small group! Thinh was extremely friendly and he went into great deRead more”
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh with an English-speaking guide such as Shane or Caroline. See the Cao Dai midday ceremony, eat vegan local food, ride the cable car up Bà Đen Mountain, visit its temples and cave, and stop at a vineyard.
“Great experience. We enjoyed every bit and loved the place. Our guide Caroline was very friendly and welcoming, she's professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh with an English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Thang, or James. Visit Ba Den Mountain, ride optional cable cars, tour Cao Dai Temple, and enjoy a Vietnamese set lunch in a small group.
“The Tour Leader Johnny was so good and kind. He explained very clearly. We are satisfy and enjoy the Tour. Thank you to our Tour Leader for the Tour.”
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Luc, Tuan, or Thuan. Visit Ben Duoc Tunnels, watch Cao Dai’s midday prayer, and ride or walk up Black Virgin Mountain. Bring water and walking shoes, and budget extra for lunch and the cable car.
“Engaging, informative and entertaining throughout the whole day! Our driver Luc was a sweetheart and also very professional. The entrance fees to cu chi tunnels and the black virgin mountain was extremely affordable with our tight budget. Overall, an amazing way to end our trip to Vietnam.”
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Tây Ninh for Cao Dai temples, a cable-car ride to Bà Đen Temple, mountain views, and the Củ Chi tunnels. A guide such as Sam explains the sights, while private transport, lunch, tickets, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.
“We loved the whole tour. Timing and mini bus excellent. Lunch was very enjoyable. Sam was a very informative guide”
Travel by private vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to Ba Den Mountain, the Great Divine Temple in Tay Ninh, and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Your English-speaking guide can shape the day around your interests. Lunch, hotel pickup, water, and the peak cable car are included.
“What fun! The Jeep we rode in was decorated with discarded military hardware. It was a little difficult to get in and out of at the various stops but that was more due to our age and creaky joints. Mr Ben was informative and answered our many questions about Vietnamese culture. A great introduction to the major sights of Ho Chi Minh City”
Travel by private vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, join the noon worship at Cao Dai Holy See, then ride the cable car up Ba Den Mountain. A guide speaks English, French, or German, and lunch, tickets, water, and transport are included.
“Fantastic private tour to Cu Chi Tunnels and Ba Den Mountain. Our guide was superb and looked after us all the way through what is a very long day. We would highly recommend this private tour, it is well worth the extra expense rather than a shared excursion.”
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