From Hanoi: Perfume Pagoda, Yen Stream & Boat Ride
Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam
Escape Hanoi for a spiritual journey to Perfume Pagoda. Cruise along scenic Yen Stream, explore sacred temples, ride a cable car and discover the mystical Huong Tich Cave.
Highlights
- Cruise peacefully along Yen Stream aboard a traditional sampan
- Explore the sacred Den Trinh and historic Thien Tru Pagoda
- Ride a scenic cable car above forests and limestone mountains
- Discover Huong Tich Cave and its legendary rock formations
- Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a tranquil setting
Description
Hotel Pickup & Countryside Journey
Leave the lively streets of Hanoi behind as your guide picks you up from your hotel. Travel comfortably through the peaceful countryside of Northern Vietnam, passing emerald rice fields, traditional villages and beautiful rural landscapes along the way.
Sampan Cruise on Yen Stream
Upon arrival, step aboard a traditional sampan for a relaxing journey along the enchanting Yen Stream. Glide gently through calm waters surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains, lush forests and seasonal flowers. This peaceful boat ride offers wonderful photo opportunities and a refreshing escape into nature.
Visit Den Trinh Temple
Reach the Perfume Pagoda complex and begin your spiritual discovery at Den Trinh, also known as the Presentation Temple. Learn about the traditional rituals performed by pilgrims before continuing deeper into this sacred landscape. Walk along tranquil pathways and enjoy the harmonious setting of mountains, forests and ancient religious structures.
Discover Thien Tru Pagoda
Continue to Thien Tru Pagoda, beautifully located beneath towering limestone cliffs. Often called the “Heavenly Kitchen,” this historic temple is admired for its elegant architecture, peaceful courtyard and important role in the Perfume Pagoda pilgrimage. Your guide will share fascinating stories about its history, symbolism and spiritual traditions.
Traditional Vietnamese Lunch
Take a well-earned break and enjoy a flavorful Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Taste a selection of traditional dishes while relaxing amid the serene mountain atmosphere.
Cable Car Through the Mountains
After lunch, board the cable car and soar above forested valleys, limestone peaks and sacred temple grounds. Admire panoramic views of the surrounding landscape as you travel toward the most celebrated destination within the complex.
️ Explore Huong Tich Cave
Arrive at the spectacular Huong Tich Cave, regarded as the spiritual heart of Perfume Pagoda. Descend into the atmospheric cavern and admire extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites shaped naturally over thousands of years.
Discover fascinating formations connected with local legends and Buddhist beliefs. Many are thought to symbolize prosperity, happiness and good fortune. Whether you visit for cultural discovery, natural beauty or quiet reflection, Huong Tich Cave offers an unforgettable and deeply atmospheric experience.
Return Across Yen Stream
Ride the cable car back down before boarding another sampan for the return journey along Yen Stream. Relax and take in the limestone scenery one final time as the boat carries you peacefully back to the pier.
Return to Hanoi
Meet your driver and travel back to Hanoi. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with lasting memories of sacred temples, spectacular landscapes and Vietnam’s remarkable spiritual heritage.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Private or shared transportation (depending on option selected)
- English-speaking tour guide (Surcharge for other languages)
- Traditional sampan boat ride on Yen Stream
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled drinking water
Excludes
- Tips to the tour guide and driver (Optional)
- Cable car & electric car
- Surcharge for the holidays in Vietnam
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
