2-hour drive from Hanoi to Ben Duc Boat Harbor.
1-hour traditional rowboat ride along the Yen Stream, with views of limestone mountains reflected in the water.
Around 11:00 AM, disembark and trek about 1 hour uphill to the main pagoda and cave complex, including Huong Tich Cave, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Learn about Vietnamese history and Buddhism, and enjoy photo opportunities.
Hike back down for lunch at a local restaurant at the mountain's base.
After lunch, explore nearby pagodas and scenic areas.
Visit Thien Tru Pagoda.
Take another 1-hour boat ride back to the harbor before returning to Hanoi.