We'll start the day with a private pick-up straight from your hotel and take you to the stunning and colorful Cao Dai Temple, which is an architectural marvel, and you'll learn about the unique Cao Dai religion, which blends elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. You'll also be able to witness a traditional ceremony!
After exploring the temple, we'll take you to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch, where you can sample the flavors of Vietnam and recharge your energy for the next adventure: Black Lady Mountain where you'll take an exhilarating cable car ride! At the mountain's peak, you'll see the impressive 32-meter tall "Tay Thien Mau" statue of the Mother Goddess of the Mountain.. You'll also get a chance to visit many traditional pagodas that dot the mountain. Don't forget your camera - there are plenty of photo ops here!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ English speaking driver and tour guide
✔ Lunch
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Cable car ride
✖ Tips for guides
Pickup Locations
1. Moc Lan 3 Hotel
2. Silverland Min Hotel
3. Roseland Point Hotel
4. The Reverie Saigon
5. Minh Anh Hotel
6. Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
7. Huong Sen Hotel
8. Lamo Boutique Hotel
9. Saga Hotel
10. GK Central Hotel
11. Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
12. Xuan Huong Hotel
13. A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
14. Mars Saigon Boutique Hotel
15. Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
16. Evergreen Hotel
17. Blue Diamond Hotel
18. RedDoorz @ Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street
19. Little Saigon Boutique Hotel
20. Nhat Ha L'Opera
Additional Info: We provide a pickup for you directly from your hotel as long as you are in the main pickup areas of District 1, 3, 4 & Binh Thanh District areas. If you are outside of these areas please contact us and we can let you know if we can arrange a hotel pickup. Additional costs might be applied. Thanks!
Here's the full schedule :
8:30 AM : Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
11:30 AM : Visit Cao Dai Temple and witness a ceremony
12:30 PM : Depart to Black Virgin Mountain
1:00 PM : Lunch time!
2:00 PM : Go up Black Virgin Mountain by cable car and explore the pagodas and top of the mountain
4:00 PM : Depart and return back to your hotel
7:00 PM : Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
Itinerary
1
Cao Dai Temple
We'll take you to the stunning and colorful Cao Dai Temple, which is a fascinating mix of Eastern and Western religions. The temple is an architectural marvel, and you'll learn about the unique Cao Dai religion, which blends elements of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. You'll also be able to witness a traditional ceremony!
*** Includes driving time and lunch
Duration: 5 hours
2
Black Virgin Mountain
Next stop: Black Lady Mountain! Here you'll take an exhilarating cable car ride. At the mountain's peak, you'll see the impressive 32-meter tall "Tay Thien Mau" statue of the Mother Goddess of the Mountain. This iconic statue is a significant cultural and religious site in Vietnamese folklore. You'll also get a chance to visit many traditional pagodas that dot the mountain. Don't forget your camera - there are plenty of photo ops here!
*** Includes driving time back to our hotel
Duration: 5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
