Ho Chi Minh City · CAO DAI TEMPLE TOURS FROM SAIGON
The service at Tay Ninh runs at noon, which fixes the shape of the day and usually pairs it with Cu Chi. The 15 below differ on group size, lunch and whether you are back in the city before the traffic.
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 by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple. Your guide explains wartime life, traps, weapons, and tunnel rooms, then takes you to the noon Cao Dai ceremony. Lunch and entrance fees are included; shooting costs extra.
“Both Cu Chi tunnels and Cao Dai temple are amazing places to visit and, as they are a bit far away from HCMC, it was very convenient to travel there in a car on guided tour. Our guide Cường was friendly and knowledgeable, he shared witRead more”
Travel by private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Cao Dai Temple for its colorful midday ceremony, then eat a Vietnamese lunch and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. Guides such as Tony, Tuan, and Wang have earned praise for their warmth, though long driving times and changing side stops require realistic expectations.
“Overall is a nice tour. unfortunately, we are unable to visit the wildlife rescue station, But the tour guide have replaced us the cricket farm visit. The tour guide is very friendly and talkative. We are enjoy the tour very much.”
Join a small-group day trip from central District 1 to the Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, and Ba Den Mountain. Guides such as Vincent, Henry, Mark, Tinah, and Tung have led the route, which includes lunch and transport. The cable car costs an extra ₫400,000.
“We had an amazing private guided tour for 3 during the start of 2026. Our guide Henry was very friendly and accommodating. The trip was fun and safe.”
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.”
Spend 9 to 10 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Tay Ninh’s Cao Dai Temple and the Cu Chi Tunnels. You’ll see the midday religious ceremony, war-era tunnels, traps, living areas, and command sites. Private transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.
“Cannot give a review as the tour operator never showed up but still was charged”
Travel privately from Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh with guide Binh or another local guide. See rice fields and villages, visit Go Ken Pagoda and Cao Dai Holy See at the noon worship, enjoy local lunch and coffee, and explore a bunker beneath the religious complex.
“We had a great day out with Binh, who took us to the Cao Dai palace and temple, a local market. We also visited a local Buddhist temple. We added Ba Den Mountain to the tour on the way back, and had a really nice lunch of locally caught fiRead more”
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