Cao Dai Temple Day Trip by Private Car — 1,400,000₫ per car
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Cao Dai Temple and Ba Den Mountain from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
The Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh is the mother temple of Caodaism, a colourful Vietnamese religion. Visitors can watch the noon ceremony from the upper gallery. Combine it with the cable car up Ba Den Mountain (Black Virgin Mountain), the highest peak in southern Vietnam. It is about 2.5 hours each way on Highway 22; choose “Return same day” and the driver waits while you visit.
Fixed price per car
Included: one-way tolls, charging, Wi-Fi, water. Staying longer: + 800,000₫ per extra day for the 7-seater. No deposit — pay the driver after the trip in cash (VND) or by bank transfer. USD prices are approximate.
The route
- 1Hotel pickup in Saigon around 6:30–7:00 am
- 2Highway 22 via Cu Chi and Trang Bang
- 3Ba Den Mountain cable car, then the Cao Dai Holy See for the noon ceremony
- 4Back to your hotel in Saigon in the late afternoon
Things to do in Tay Ninh
- Cao Dai Holy SeePrayers four times a day; the 12:00 noon ceremony is the one visitors see
- Ba Den Mountain (Black Virgin Mountain)Cable car to the summit and the mountain pagodas
- Cu Chi TunnelsCan be added as a stop on the way — ask when booking
- Dau Tieng LakeLarge lake for sunset, if you stay longer
Suggested itinerary
- 7:00 pickup in Saigon, breakfast of Trang Bang noodle soup on the way
- Morning: Ba Den Mountain by cable car
- Before 12:00: Cao Dai Holy See, noon ceremony
- Afternoon: lunch, optional Cu Chi Tunnels stop, back to Saigon
It is your private car — add any stop in the note when booking and the driver confirms it with you.
Going back · charging
Want to stay overnight in Tay Ninh? Choose “Return later” in the form, or book one way only.
The trip is about 100 km, within one battery charge — no charging stop needed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private car from Saigon to Tay Ninh?
7-seater: 900,000₫ one way (~$35), 1,400,000₫ return the same day. 4-seater: 700,000₫ one way. Fixed price per car, no hidden fees.
How far is Tay Ninh from Saigon and how long does it take?
About 100 km, about 2.5 hours each way.
What time is the ceremony at the Cao Dai Temple?
Prayers are held four times a day (6:00, 12:00, 18:00 and midnight). Visitors usually come for the 12:00 ceremony and watch quietly from the upper gallery. Dress modestly and take your shoes off inside.
Can we add the Cu Chi Tunnels?
Yes. Write “Cu Chi Tunnels” in the note; the driver confirms the timing and any extra waiting with you before the trip.
Is the price per car or per person?
Per car. The 7-seater takes up to 6 passengers and the 4-seater up to 3. Tolls and charging are included for one-way trips.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?
No deposit and no card needed. Pay the driver after the trip in cash (VND) or by bank transfer. USD prices on this site are approximate.
Does the driver speak English?
Our drivers speak basic English and use a translation app. We confirm all trip details with you by message before the trip.
How will you confirm my booking?
After you book, we contact you via Zalo or SMS within 4 hours (for urgent trips, before pickup). Please enter your phone number with the country code.
Can I bring big luggage or travel with children?
Yes. Write the number of suitcases, child seats needed or any pets in the note so we can confirm everything fits before the trip.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge. Please let us know at least half a day before pickup so the driver can rearrange the schedule.