Discover Perfume Pagoda Full-Day Journey from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration10h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
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Overview

Discover the sacred beauty of the Perfume Pagoda on a private day trip from Hanoi, where you’ll enjoy personalized insights from your own guide. Journey by boat along the peaceful Perfume River to Đền Trình Temple before venturing into the vast cave-temple complex of Hương Sơn Mountain, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs. Climb to the revered Hương Tích Pagoda, often called the “Inner Sanctum,” and visit Thiên Trù Pagoda, a masterpiece of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture. This full-day trip includes a delicious local lunch and round-trip private transport for a seamless and enriching experience.

Options

Perfume Pagoda Walking

No Cable Car: This tour option does not include the cable car. You will walk up and down the stairs for about 45 minutes each way.
Pickup included

Tour with 1 way Cable Car

Tour with 1 way Cable Car: And 1 way you will walk about 45 minutes
Pickup included
Pickup included

Tour with Round-Trip Cable Car

Tour with Round-Trip Cable Car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Round-trip transfer, shuttle bus pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • English speaking guide
  • Scenic boat trip through Yen stream
  • Local Lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes
  • All sight seeing fees
  • Cable car fare (Depend on your selected option)
  • Extra food and beverages
  • Tips and personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    8:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, the bus will pick you up and start the journey. Huong Pagoda is about 60 km southwest of Hanoi. The driver will take you to visit the countryside before arriving at the pagoda.
  2. Thien Tru Pagoda
    3h · Admission ticket included
    10:00: Start the journey on a bamboo boat on Yen River for about 1 hour to Thien Tru Wharf. Cruise downstream through mysterious caves hidden in the limestone mountains. On the journey to explore Huong Pagoda, Trinh Temple - Thien Tru Pagoda - Huong Tich Cave are the 3 main stops that attract the attention of both domestic and international tourists. After the ceremony at Trinh Temple, visitors continue their journey down Yen Stream with the boatmen to the second stop, which is Thien Tru Pagoda, also known as Heaven's Kitchen Pagoda. Over time, Thien Tru Pagoda has been embellished with paintings for the majestic natural picture thanks to unique architectural works. Exploring Thien Tru Pagoda is definitely one of the most unforgettable things to do when coming to Hanoi.
  3. Perfume Pagoda
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch, visitors will enjoy a hike up and down to visit the main cave of Huong Tich, located on the top of the mountain. Huong Tich Cave is considered the most beautiful cave in Vietnam. When reaching the top, visitors will have time to admire the majestic mountain scenery.
  4. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    15:00 Paddle back to the mainland, then glide gently on the poetic water and continue this memorable journey with a 2-hour drive back to Hanoi.

    18:00 - 18:30: We will drop you off at your hotel/same location in Hanoi Old Quarter. End of full day tour!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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