From Ho Chi Minh: Small Group Cao Dai & Ba Den Mountain

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About this activity

Escape Ho Chi Minh City for a full-day journey to Tay Ninh, where culture, spirituality, and breathtaking mountain scenery come together.

Visit the magnificent Cao Dai Holy See and witness the colorful noon prayer ceremony while learning about the unique Cao Dai religion and its fascinating traditions. Then, continue to Ba Den Mountain (Black Virgin Mountain), the highest peak in southern Vietnam. Ride the scenic cable car to the summit, explore sacred pagodas and impressive spiritual landmarks, and enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

Choose a private tour for a more personalized and flexible experience or a small-group option for great value. Both options include hotel pickup, comfortable air-conditioned transportation, and a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: VN BIKE TOUR

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Good Driver
Included: English Speaking Guide(Surcharge for Non English Speaking Guide w private tour)

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Cable Car

Itinerary

Cao Dai Temple

one hour Admission included

Travelers will visit the Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh, the spiritual center of Caodaism, one of Vietnam’s most unique indigenous religions.

During the visit, travelers will admire the colorful and symbolic architecture of the temple, which blends elements of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. The guide will explain the meaning behind the temple’s design, including the Divine Eye symbol, the ornate columns, and the balanced layout representing harmony among religions.

If timing allows, travelers may observe a daily Cao Dai prayer ceremony, where worshippers dressed in traditional white robes gather in silence. The guide will provide cultural context and explain the rituals, beliefs, and philosophy of Caodaism, helping travelers better understand this distinctive faith and its role in Vietnamese spiritual life.

There will be time to walk around the temple grounds, take photos, and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere before continuing the journey.
Black Virgin Mountain

3 hours Admission included

Travelers will visit Black Virgin Mountain (Ba Den Mountain), the highest mountain in southern Vietnam and an important spiritual and cultural landmark of Tay Ninh province.

Upon arrival, travelers will take a modern cable car system to the mountain’s summit, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, rice fields, and nearby towns. At the top, they will explore sacred sites such as Ba Den Pagoda and other Buddhist statues and shrines, learning about local legends and the religious significance of the mountain from the guide.

There will be free time at the summit for sightseeing, taking photos, and walking around the complex at a relaxed pace. Travelers can appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, mountain scenery, and impressive architecture before descending by cable car and continuing the journey.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Silverland Min Hotel
Azumaya Hotel Le Thanh Ton
Roseland Point Hotel
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Signature by M Village Hai Ba Trung, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle
Huong Sen Hotel
Cap Town Hotel
Elegant Feel Inn - M&a
Saga Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel

and 389 more pickup points

Pickup is available from hotels located in the city center.

Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

Our driver or tour guide will wait in the lobby and ask for your name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Black Mountain+ Cao Dai+Cu Chi

3 places: Group Tour Black Mountain, Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels

Pickup included
Group Tour Black Mountain and Cao Dai Temple

2 Places: Black Virgin Mountain+ Cao Dai Temple

Pickup included
Private Tour

Flexible Itinerary : You can choose 2 places or 3 places

Black Virgin Mountain and Cao Dai Temple

or Black Virgin Mountain, Cao Dai, Cu Chi

Private Tour: Private Tour Guide, Flexible Time, and Private Car

Pickup included