Pick up starts at 8 am and then we have a 1.5 hour drive approximately to the first location. You will have time for sightseeing. Many Vietnamese people visit Chùa Hương on religious pilgrimage. The standard greetings from one pilgrim to another are "A Di Đà Phật" or "Namo Amitabha Buddha".For the purpose of pilgrimage there are various routes that one might take, but the most popular is to take a boat from Yến wharf, stopping at Trình Shrine to ‘present’ themselves at the ‘registration shrine The boat ride will take approximately 1 hour each way.The next stop is Trò wharf, from which pilgrims travel on foot to Thiên Trù Pagoda. After Thiên Trù comes Tiên temple, followed by Giải Oan temple. It is believed that Buddha once stopped here to wash himself clean of the dust of humanity, and many pilgrims will wash their face and hands in Long Tuyền Well in hopes of washing away past karmas. While here, pilgrims may also visit Thuyết Kinh cave and Cửa Võng Shrine to worship the Goddess of the Mountains, or Phật Tích Shrine where there is a stone believed to be the preserved footprint of the Quan ÂmFrom here pilgrims head toward the final destination: Hương Tích Cave. At Hương Tích there are statues of deities, but many pilgrims come to get blessings from the stalactites and stalagmites, many of which are named and have special purposes. Many childless pilgrims seek fertility from Núi Cô (the girl) and Núi Cậu (the boy), while others visit stalactites and stalagmites thought to give prosperity
Vietnam · Religious & Spiritual
Perfume Pagoda 1 Day Tour from Hanoi with Traditional Boat Ride
The journey
- 01 Visit the Perfume Pagoda complex in a single day from Hanoi
- 02 Enjoy a traditional boat ride along Yen Stream
- 03 Explore Thien Tru Pagoda and important pilgrimage sites
- 04 See Huong Tich Cave with its limestone stalactites and stalagmites
- 05 Learn about local religious traditions and pilgrimage customs
- 06 Round-trip transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included
Discover one of northern Vietnam’s most important spiritual sites on a full-day journey to the Perfume Pagoda. Set among limestone mountains outside Hanoi, this experience combines cultural heritage, religious tradition, and scenic landscapes, with a traditional boat ride along Yen Stream and visits to revered temples and shrines.
Travel through the pilgrimage route to sites including Thien Tru Pagoda and Huong Tich Cave, where worshippers come to pray for health, good fortune, and prosperity. With round-trip transport from Hanoi, entrance fees, lunch, and a guided visit included, this tour offers an easy way to experience a meaningful and memorable day beyond the city.
The standard greetings from one pilgrim to another are "A Di Đà Phật" or "Namo Amitabha Buddha".
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What's Included
- Shuttle Bus/Private Car from Hanoi and return
- Boat Trip on Perfume River
- Entrance fees as program
- English speaking guide
- Set Vietnamese Lunch Meal
- Electric Car 2 Ways Tickets
- Visit Thien Tru Pagoda
What's Not Included
- Cable Car (One or Two Ways Tickets)
- Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips
- Holiday surcharge
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
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point: Hanoi Opera House
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Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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