Highlights
- Explore the vast temple complex of the Perfume Pagoda on this flexible-length
- Board an authentic bamboo boat as you float 1.8 miles
- Discover an amazing pagoda in Vietnam, located inside a rocky mountain
- See thousands of wild storks in the yellow fields here in summer
- Climb the steps to Huong Tich Cave or opt to ride the cable car (optional)
Description
Itinerary
7:45 We pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and begin the drive to the Perfume Pagoda.
9:30 Stop for a short 15-minute break to relax.
10:15 We arrive at Perfume Pagoda and walk or travel by electric vehicle to the Yen wharf to get on a local boat. The boat will travel along the Yen stream and you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes.
11:00 Go on a short trek to the main cave on the mountain summit ( 2.5km), or select the option that includes a cable car to and from the cave. Visit Huong Tich cave. The tour guide will help you understand more about this landscape.
12:00 Have lunch at a restaurant.
2:00 Visit the Thien Tru Pagoda to rest and if you wish, participate in a Buddhist prayer. The Thien Tru Pagoda was built in the 18th century during the King Le Thanh Tong dynasty. Thien Tru means 'a heaven kitchen,' a name given by locals in this region who thought the rock formations in this area look like chefs busily working in the kitchen.
3:30 Head back to the Yen wharf and return by bus to Hanoi.
6:55 Arrive back in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Includes
Pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter
Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned coach
Electric vehicle
Row boat trip
Local lunch
English-speaking guide
Entrance fee
Value Added Tax 10%
Excludes
Drinks
Travel insurance
Cable car (260,000VND/10USD, available for purchase onsite)
Important Information
- Itineraries and timings are subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
