Discover Perfume Pagoda Full-Day Journey from Hanoi
Overview
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10 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Old Quarter
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.
Thien Tru Pagoda
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.
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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
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 Round-Trip Cable Car
Tour with Round-Trip Cable Car
Pickup included
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