Private Tour

Hanoi: Private Trip to Yen Tu Mountain Spiritual & Scenic Journey

Overview

Available languages

Korean

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Set out on a spiritual escape to Yen Tu Mountain, the heart of Vietnamese Buddhism and a cherished pilgrimage destination. Just a private day trip from Hanoi, this sacred peak invites you to explore the legendary Truc Lam Zen Monastery and discover timeless Buddhist traditions. Glide above pristine forests and rugged mountains on a breathtaking cable car ride, pausing to visit the ancient Hoa Yen and Mot May Pagodas along the way. At the summit, find Dong Pagoda, a magnificent bronze temple rising 1,068 meters high, where sweeping views and a tranquil atmosphere inspire peace and reflection.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tasty local lunch

Private transfer pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi

High-quality transfer service, Experienced driver

Round trip cable car ticket

English or Korean-speaking guide

Entrance tickets

Personal expenses & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Hanoi

Begin your journey with a comfortable transfer Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Leave the bustling city behind and enjoy a scenic three-hour drive into the tranquil countryside of Northern Vietnam.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Yen Tu Mountain

Your first stop upon arrival is the Bamboo Grove Temple (Chuk Lam Temple), nestled on the mountainside. Stroll through the peaceful courtyard for approximately 30 minutes, admiring its architectural beauty and learning about the unique influence of Zen Buddhism on Vietnamese spiritual life. Reach the foot of Yen Tu Mountain, a sacred pilgrimage site with rich cultural and spiritual significance. Have a delicious local lunch at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain. Take the cable car with your guide and visit Hoa Yen Pagoda and Mot Mai Pagoda. Take a scenic cable car through lush forests and mountain slopes to the summit, visit the Bronze Pagoda, trek, and enjoy the panoramic views and begin your spiritual ascent. Descend via cable car and return to your vehicle.

7 hours • Admission Included

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Hanoi: Private Trip to Yen Tu Mountain Spiritual & Scenic Journey

Pickup included

Reviews

4.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It takes three hours...
Philippe V,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It takes 3 hours by car to get there and necessarily 3 hours to return. Then there is some uphill walking not always obvious despite the two gondolas we used to reach the summit. But once at the top, it was definitely worth it. It is nevertheless a fairly expensive activity especially solo. I paid about 400€ for this day.