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8 hours
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An excursion to the Perfume Pagoda is a combination of religious pilgrimage, a slow boat trip between stunning mountains and streams, and light hiking to the top of the Perfume mountain.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Boat trip on Yen Vi river
Cable car
Transport in air-conditioned bus
English-speaking guide
Lunch at local restaurant
Drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
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Perfume Pagoda
You will be picked-up at your hotel in the morning and transported on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for approximately 45-miles (70km). As the city traffic diminishes, you will pass tranquil rural villages and paddy fields with friendly people before reaching the Yen Vi Wharf. You will then travel downstream by boat to Duc Wharf and start your light hike up to Huong Tich Grotto, a sacred place for every Northern Vietnamese. Lunch will be eaten at a local restaurant en route. You will be returned to your hotel in Hanoi at the end of your excursion.
Pickup included
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David D,
Feb 10, 2024
- Viator
The scenery Felt we were being rushed along. Breakfast at 7:30 followed by brunch at 9:30...didn't work.
Josef P,
Nov 29, 2018
- Viator
When we were going to the mountain with a boat at the river we were split into 2 random groups - we were asked who wants to go with a covered boat and who wants to go with an open boat. We told the guide we want the open boat while the other group wanted a covered boat. In the end it didn't matter and he gave us the covered boat while he gave the other group an open boat. So on the way there we couldn't see anything for 1 hour or more. On the way back I have specifically asked the guide again to put us on an open boat. He said the other group doesn't want to change - even though they have already been on an open boat on the way there! How unfair is that? We even told him that's unfair since they already been on the open boat before but he just didn't care. So we had to go AGAIN in the covered boat and not be able to see anything. Wonderful experience indeed! That wouldn't be a big problem but since the most interesting part of this trip is the view on the way.. I have to say I would never go with this company againI don't know the name of the guide but it was at 24 November Saturday.
Jonathan E,
Apr 19, 2018
- Viator
The trip to Perfume Pagoda was very good value for money, covered all the main areas around the locality with excellent knowledge and information provided by the tour guide... Nice river ride for approx. 1 hour followed by the cable car up the mountain to view the cave pagodas.
The one negative aspect was the lunch provided and the fact that if you walk up or down rather than use the cable cars, you get inundated with constant cheap and tacky stalls crammed all the way to the top. Don't be fooled by the thought of wonderful views by walking it!! . Use the cable cars or you may regret what you see. .On the return down the mountain by cable car , you have more time to enjoy the areas on the lower sectors .
Dimitrios N,
Jan 6, 2018
- Viator
My best tour in Hanoi
Very nice and unique locations
The tour schedule was properly organized in order to have enough time in all attractions
Our guide was polite fun and provided us with useful information
I would recommend this tour
Alison S,
Oct 15, 2017
- Viator
Great tour . Many steps to the temples but well worth it. I particularly enjoyed the boat ride down the Perfume River,
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