From Hanoi: Perfume Pagoda, Yen Stream, Huong Tich Cave Tour
My Duc, Vietnam
See Perfume Pagoda on a guided full-day tour from Hanoi. Ride a traditional rowboat along Yen Stream with limestone mountain views, visit Thien Tru Pagoda and Huong Tich Cave, and enjoy a local lunch.
Highlights
- Glide along scenic Yen Stream on a traditional rowboat through limestone scenery
- Visit Thien Tru Pagoda & discover the Buddhist heritage of the Huong Son complex
- Explore Huong Tich Cave on foot or choose the optional cable car
- Enjoy a local lunch and comfortable round-trip transportation from Hanoi
- Choose a small group or a flexible private experience
Description
Discover the spiritual landscapes of Perfume Pagoda on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining a peaceful boat ride along Yen Stream with historic Buddhist sites and the impressive Huong Tich Cave.
Begin with pickup in Hanoi and travel by air-conditioned vehicle toward the Huong Son area. On arrival, transfer by electric vehicle from the parking area toward the boat wharf before boarding a traditional rowboat.
Relax as your local rower takes you along Yen Stream, surrounded by green countryside and limestone mountains. After reaching the Thiên Trù area, walk to Thien Tru Pagoda, one of the main religious sites within the Perfume Pagoda complex. Explore the temple grounds while your guide introduces the history and Buddhist traditions connected with the site.
Stop at a local restaurant for an included lunch before continuing toward Huong Tich Cave, regarded as the spiritual heart of the complex. Make your way up the mountain on foot, or choose to use the cable car at your own expense.
Enter Huong Tich Cave and discover its natural rock formations, shrines, and stories associated with generations of pilgrims visiting the area.
After your visit, descend toward Thien Tru, take the rowboat back along Yen Stream, and continue by electric vehicle to your waiting transportation.
Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon and finish the experience after a full day combining scenery, culture, spirituality, and local life.
Choose the Small Group option for a shared experience or select the Private option for a private vehicle, guide, boat, and electric vehicle, flexible departure time, and a guide language available for your booking.
Includes
Air-conditioned transportation according to the selected option
English speaking tour guide
Perfume Pagoda sightseeing entrance fees
Traditional Yen Stream rowboat
Local boat ride
Lunch at a local restaurant
1 bottle of water per person
Excludes
Optional cable-car ticket
Optional electric car
Drinks during lunch
Personal expenses
Surcharge for non-English speaking guide request
Important Information
- This activity includes walking and sections with uphill paths and steps. The cable car at Perfume Pagoda is optional and is not included in the activity price. Guests who do not use the cable car should be prepared for additional uphill walking. Perfume Pagoda is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site; respectful clothing is recommended when visiting religious areas. During festival periods and public holidays, Perfume Pagoda can be considerably busier and the itinerary may take longer. Timing may vary depending on traffic, weather, visitor numbers, and local conditions. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothing suitable for religious sites, and money for the optional cable car and personal purchases.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
