Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Perfume Pagoda Discovery: Full-Day Tour from Hanoi

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to the sacred Perfume Pagoda
  • 02 Scenic bamboo boat ride along Yen Stream
  • 03 Visit Trinh Temple, Thien Tru Pagoda, and Huong Tich Cave
  • 04 Enjoy views of limestone mountains and peaceful countryside
  • 05 Local Vietnamese lunch included
  • 06 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
  • 07 Explore one of northern Vietnam’s most important spiritual sites

Discover the spiritual and scenic beauty of the Perfume Pagoda on a full-day journey from Hanoi. Travel into the countryside, then board a traditional bamboo boat along Yen Stream to reach one of northern Vietnam’s most revered religious sites, surrounded by limestone mountains, caves, and historic pagodas.

Visit key highlights including Trinh Temple, Thien Tru Pagoda, and Huong Tich Cave, with time to enjoy the peaceful setting and admire the dramatic mountain landscape. With round-trip transport, entrance fees, a local Vietnamese lunch, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour offers a rewarding introduction to an important cultural and spiritual destination.

Discover the spiritual and scenic beauty of the Perfume Pagoda on a full-day journey from Hanoi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Hanoi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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.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.   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.   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! 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transfer, shuttle bus pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • All sight seeing fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Local Lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes
  • Scenic boat trip through Yen stream

What's Not Included

  • Cable car fare (Depend on your selected option)
  • Extra food and beverages
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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