Discover Perfume Pagoda Full-Day Journey from Hanoi
Description
Discover the sacred beauty of the Perfume Pagoda on a private day trip from Hanoi, where you’ll enjoy personalized insights from your own guide. Journey by boat along the peaceful Perfume River to Đền Trình Temple before venturing into the vast cave-temple complex of Hương Sơn Mountain, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs. Climb to the revered Hương Tích Pagoda, often called the “Inner Sanctum,” and visit Thiên Trù Pagoda, a masterpiece of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture. This full-day trip includes a delicious local lunch and round-trip private transport for a seamless and enriching experience.
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Itinerary
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!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
