Small-Group 1-day: Cao Dai Temple & Ba Den Mountain

12 Hours Round trip from Asiana Link Travel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the cable car to the peak of Bà Đen Mountain
  • 02 Take in panoramic views across villages, rice fields, and the Cambodia border
  • 03 Visit the towering Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha Statue
  • 04 Explore the colorful and symbolic Cao Đài Temple
  • 05 Observe the Cao Đài ceremony and learn about this uniquely Vietnamese faith
  • 06 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • 07 Travel in a small group with an English-speaking guide
  • 08 Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Discover two of southern Vietnam’s most distinctive spiritual landmarks on this full-day small-group journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Tây Ninh. Ride the cable car up Bà Đen Mountain for sweeping countryside views and a visit to the mountain’s impressive Buddhist complex, then continue to the colorful Cao Đài Temple to learn about one of Vietnam’s most unique religions.

Along the way, enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Blending scenic landscapes, religious heritage, and cultural insight, this experience offers a memorable day beyond the city.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Ho Chi Minh, Tây Ninh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hotel Pick-up & Departure

We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 07:30a.m.

Amidst the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets, we set off towards Tây Ninh province. We might stop along the way for refreshment and toilet.

Ride to the Peak & Discover Ba Den Mountain

Upon arrival, we will take a scenic cable car ride to the peak of Bà Đen Mountain, the highest peak in southern Việt Nam. From the top, you can not only admire the magnificent Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha Statue, the tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia, but also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including picturesque villages and rice fields that stretch all the way to the border with Cambodia. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery!

Discover the Colorful Cao Dai Temple & Its Unique Faith

After that, we transfer to the Cao Đài Temple which has been described as a Walt Disney fantasia of the East. The temple’s 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 Đài sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus, Buddha, Confucius and Laozi stand side by side.

Admire the beautiful building of Cao Đài’s biggest temple and join the ceremony to understand more about this uniquely Vietnamese religion.

Vietnamese Lunch & Return to Sai Gon

Your delicious lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals.

Tour Ends & Drop-off

We’ll journey back to the vibrant heart of Hồ Chí Minh City, a scenic drive that takes approximately 2.5 hours. Relax and take in the stunning countryside views as we return to the hustle and bustle of city life.

Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Asiana Link Travel 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch (buffet or Set Menu)
  • Two bottle of Lavie 500ml /Person
  • Vietnamese English-speaking guide (Live Person)
  • Ba Den Mountain
  • 2-way Cable Car to Ba Den Mount

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
  • Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
  • Travel insurance

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please present either an electronic or paper copy of your booking confirmation upon departure.
  • Timing: Our team will reach out to your phone number to reconfirm the pick-up time one day before your departure. Alternatively, you can quickly check your pick-up time.
  • * If you book [ Small-group Tour Option ]: please be ready and hang in the lobby from the scheduled departure time. Our pick-up process typically concludes within 30 minutes from this time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Asiana Link Travel, 60 Ton That Dam District 1, Ho Chi Minh
Tour start
Asiana Link Travel, 60 Ton That Dam District 1, Ho Chi Minh
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Asiana Link Travel.

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