Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual

Private Hanoi- Perfume Pagoda Day Trip

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day trip from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda
02 Scenic boat ride along the Yen Stream
03 Visit Huong Tich Cave and Thien Tru Pagoda
04 Enjoy a local lunch during the tour
05 Travel through the Vietnamese countryside
06 Combination of boating, hiking, and spiritual sightseeing

Escape the city on a private day trip from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda, one of northern Vietnam’s best-known spiritual sites. Travel through the countryside, enjoy a peaceful boat ride along the Yen Stream, and take in the natural scenery on the way to this hilltop pagoda complex.

Your day includes visits to Huong Tich Cave and Thien Tru Pagoda, along with a local lunch and private transport. With a mix of boating, light trekking, and cultural discovery, this experience offers a rewarding look at an important religious destination outside Hanoi.

After a scenic hour and a half boat ride along the Yen stream and a 2-hour trek, you reach the Huong Tich Cave, which houses the Pagoda of the Perfume Vestige.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi - Perfume Pagoda Full Day - Free Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old quarter

07:45    We pick you up at your hotel (located within the Hanoi Old Quarter only) or at our office in Hanoi and depart for the Perfume Pagoda.
10:00   Arrival at the Perfume Pagoda. After a scenic hour and a half boat ride along the Yen stream and a 2-hour trek, you reach the Huong Tich Cave, which houses the Pagoda of the Perfume Vestige. Next, you’ll visit the Thien Tru Pagoda – or Pagoda leading to Heaven – before stopping at a restaurant for lunch.
16:30   After, the boat trip back to Ben Duc, we depart for Hanoi, arriving in the city around 19:00 PM

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Private tour
Driver/guide

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you go

ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
More people get more cheaper or discount, if you have private request
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
We offer free pick up service at front door hotel for all customers, tell us your hotel's stay and we'll come and pick you there

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