Ba Den Mountain and Cao Dai Temple private tour from Ho Chi Minh City (620604)

What you can expect

Discover Tay Ninh, where vibrant spiritual traditions and breathtaking mountain landscapes come together on this full-day private tour from Ho Chi Minh City.

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and travel to Tay Ninh, a destination rich in culture and natural beauty. Your first stop will be the Cao Dai Temple, the spiritual centre of Caodaism, where you'll admire the temple's colourful architecture that blends Eastern and Western styles. If you visit in the morning, you'll also have the chance to witness a solemn prayer ceremony, offering insight into this unique religion.

Next, you'll continue to Ba Den Mountain and take a round-trip cable car to Van Son Peak. At the summit, you'll enjoy a buffet lunch with a wide variety of dishes before exploring some of the mountain's highlights. You'll visit the sacred Lady Buddha statue and the impressive sandstone Maitreya Buddha statue, step inside the 3D dome cinema - the first Buddhist-themed dome theatre in Vietnam - and learn stories of history and philosophy. You'l also have free time to walk around and capture panoramic views of Tay Ninh from over 900 meters above sea level.

• As the day comes to an end, you'll return to Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.