Perfume Pagoda, Huong Tich Cave, and Thien Tru Pagoda
07.30 - 8.00: Get picked up by your Vietnamese tour guide from your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter in an air-conditioned bus.
After a 20-minute break en route, stop on the banks of the Yên River and set sail for a 50-minute boat cruise to the Perfume Pagoda, one of Vietnam's most important temple complexes. It is said that a trip to Perfume Pagoda will bring happiness, health, and success to your life.
Soak up the scenery as you cruise to the temples, passing a stunning panorama of lush rice paddies, riverside villages, and serene waterways. On arrival, hop out and either embark on a 1.25-mile (2 km) hike to the mountaintop Huong Tich Cave or ride the cable car at an extra cost.
At the top, take time to explore the sacred Buddhist temple, situated in a dramatic cave filled with shrines, and marvel at the views over the surrounding countryside.
12.30 pm: Head back down the mountain to enjoy lunch, which is included, with local dishes at a local restaurant.
After lunch, there is time to admire Thien Tru Pagoda. Its architectural style is known as "5 entrances with 3 steps." You will also have a chance to take plenty of photos before returning to Hanoi by boat and bus.
18.30: Head back to your hotel in Hanoi.
