1-Day Tour of Black Virgin Mountain - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels from HCMC
You might have wondered if Vietnam has a religion of its own. The answer is yes, and its name is Cao Dai. Explore the Cao Dai Temples and Cu CHi Tunnels in this small group tour. 10-hour tour led by an English-speaking guide and transport by an air-conditioned bus.
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Standard [Lunch]
Pickup included
What's included in 1-Day Tour of Black Virgin Mountain - Cao Dai Temple - Cu Chi Tunnels from HCMC
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Black Virgin Mountain
Pick-up at 6am. Have breakfast at a local restaurant then proceed to Black Lady Mountain, approximately 3.5hrs to the Northeast of Tay Ninh. Black Lady Mountain consists of three major mountains covering an area of 24 kilometers and reaching an altitude of 986 meters. Conquering the 986-meter-high mountain, the highest in the nation’s southeastern region, might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The beautiful temples and caves at Black Lady Mountain used to house Buddhist monks and nuns remain largely undisturbed. Soaring on the cable car, we can take a panoramic view of a waterfall under the glistening sun, mysterious caves and dense forest.
Cao Dai Temple
We move to Cao Dai Temple is like a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. Its 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 Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side. Cao Dai Temple is the eclectic mix of colours and the amazing use of architecture create a space of beauty, spirituality with a somewhat surreal flavour to western palates! For the midday service which was unbelievable in Cao Dai Temple - do not miss this!
Cu Chi Tunnels
After you have a lunch, we will leave Tay Ninh and travel to Cu Chi Tunnel. Once in Vietnam, you must visit this spot. This is where guerilla warfare optimized and exemplified. You’ll learn the clever design of the tunnels and the strategic use of trap doors. Even with B-52 bombers dropping 30-ton loads of explosive, turning the jungle into a pockmarked moonscape, 30 thousand American troops failed to conquered the area! You’ll have a chance to crawl around a portion of the 121 km long, multiple-layered tunnel. You’ll learn how thousands of guerillas managed to stay underground many days at a time, also their great technique to conceal smoke from their cooking. There’re a lot more to enjoy, even a chance to fire real AK bullets… Finish 1 Day Tour. Arriving Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City at 06.00pm - 07.00pm.
Inclusions
- Professional guide, cable car, coach
- Entrance fees, breakfast, lunch
- 1 bottle water/pax, domestic travel insurance
- Gun shooting, tips, drinks, travel insurance and personal expenses.
- Drop-off fee: (Price per person)
- Saigon at hotel in District 1: Drop off hotel in Dist 1 at address mentioned in "meeting point"
- Food and drinks
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Hotel pickup from these streets: • De Tham St • Bui Vien St • Pham Ngu Lao St • Le Lai St • Le Thanh Ton St • Bui Thi Xuan St • Pham Hong Thai St • Thu Khoa Huan • Nguyen An Ninh St • Cong Quynh St • Ly Tu Trong St: Free pickup is offered from 6am - 6.10am. Please advise hotel name and address.
Meeting / End Points
- If not staying near any of the above streets, please meet at Viet Fun Travel Office. If you are meeting at Viet Fun Travel Office, please come here at 6:30am if you choose tour with breakfast and 07:00am if you choose tour without breakfast.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Not wheelchair accessible • It is recommended to bring a cap and sunscreen • Minimum age is 5 years Hotel pickups commence prior to this time