Major city · Vietnam
Thac MoThác Mơ
Visit Ba Ra Mountain cable car and stay one night; 1 day enough for the ride, add a night for a local hotel.
Thac Mo is a small town in Binh Phuoc, Central Highlands. The main attraction is Ba Ra Mountain (cable car 65,000 VND). A single day covers the ride; a night lets you rest and try the local grilled lamb restaurant.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- SGN
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Thac Mo113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thac Mo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on traffic, store valuables securely, and be aware that English is rarely spoken.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) (Bus from Mien Dong bus station, about 5 h to Thac Mo).
- Getting aroundBus from Saigon (≈5 h) or motorbike (≈5 h, can be done in a day).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local shop₫15,000–₫25,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedFamily‑run hotel room, a night, per room₫130,000 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedFamily‑run hotel room, a night, per room₫150,000 (≈ US$6)
- High-end bedFamily‑run hotel room, a night, per room₫200,000 (≈ US$8)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫150,000 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₫250,000 (≈ US$10) · High ₫400,000 (≈ US$16)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) (Bus from Mien Dong bus station, about 5 h to Thac Mo)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thac Mo: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus from Saigon (≈5 h) or motorbike (≈5 h, can be done in a day). Within town walk or motorbike to Ba Ra base.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gia Nghia
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Motorbike via lake road, about 1 h each way
Scenic ride around the lake.
Cu Chi tunnels (via Saigon)
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Bus back to Saigon then local bus to Cu Chi
Longer travel; consider if heading south.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Family‑run hotel
≈130,000 VND per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫150,000–₫250,000 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫250,000–₫400,000 (≈ US$10–16) excl. bed
- High
- ₫400,000 (≈ US$16)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Family‑run hotel room1 × 1 night × ₫130,000 | ₫130,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫150,000 | ₫300,000 |
| Cable car Ba Ra2 × ₫65,000 · check | ₫130,000 |
| Bus Saigon → Thac Mo (round‑trip)2 × ₫200,000 · check | ₫400,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫96,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫528,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫1,056,000≈ US$45 |
check
2026 estimate in VND; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local shop | ₫15,000–₫25,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Grilled lamb plateveg: no | ₫80,000–₫120,000 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Cable car Ba Ra | ₫65,000 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Very little English spoken; have a translation app.
- Cable car price 65,000 VND (≈ US$3) (check for seasonal changes).
- Roads can be steep; ride motorbike carefully.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
Thac MoThác Mơ
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Ho Chi Minh City (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Saigon → Thac Mo bus: ≈ ₫200,000, about 5 h (check)
- Cable car Ba Ra: ₫65,000 (≈ US$3) per person (check)
Say or show
- Xin chào — Hello (sin chow)
- Bao nhiêu? — How much? (bow nyew?)
- Tôi cần taxi — I need a taxi (toy kun taxi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Thac Mo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
Ask about Thac Mo
Loading…
Was this useful?