The Perfume Pagoda is one of the most important religious sites for Buddhists in Vietnam. This full-day tour from Hanoi takes you to Huong Tich Cave, reached via rowboat along scenic waterways. You'll climb steep mountain paths into the limestone cliffs and visit centuries-old temples with your guide.
Perfume Pagoda sightseeing tour from Hanoi
Take a boat trip on the Perfume River
Visit Thien Tru Pagoda (Heaven Kitchen Pagoda)
Vietnamese lunch provided
Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Old Quarter
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Professional English speaking guide
Vietnamese lunch
All sight seeing fees and boat fees
Exclusions
Cable car fare
Tax, tips and other fees not indicated in the tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Departure Time
8am
What To Expect
Start your full-day tour with pickup at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and meet your guide aboard an air-conditioned coach. It's a 1.5-hour drive to your first destination, where you'll ride a rowboat on the Yen River for about 1 hour to Thien Tru Harbour. Meander downstream past mysterious caves nestled in a landscape of limestone mountains.Disembark and follow your guide on a trek up to the main cave, Huong Tich, one of the highlights of the Hanoi area; it can only be reached by boat as there are no roads. You'll visit Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong) and learn about the religious significance of this Buddhist complex. A Vietnamese lunch is served at a local restaurant at the bottom of the mountain. Afterward, visit Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda, and discover more ancient Buddhist architecture dating to the Le Dynasty.Then glide back along the scenic waterways and follow up this unforgettable journey with a 2-hour drive back to Hanoi.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Recommended: Hiking boots, hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.