Perfume Pagoda One Day Trip

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Embark on a full-day spiritual journey to the Perfume Pagoda, a vast and sacred complex of Buddhist temples and shrines nestled within the limestone mountains of Huong Tich. This tour combines scenic waterways, mountain pathways, and a deep insight into Vietnam’s centuries old Buddhist culture.

Itinerary

08:00 – Pick-up from Your Hotel

Your guide and driver will meet you at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. After pick-up, enjoy a peaceful two-hour drive through the countryside toward the Perfume Pagoda.

Boat Trip on the Yen Stream

Upon arrival, board a traditional boat for a one-hour journey along the Yen Stream. The ride offers beautiful views of rice fields, limestone cliffs, and tranquil waterways as you make your way to Thien Tru Harbor.

Visit to Thien Tru Pagoda and Trek to Huong Tich Cave

Once you reach Thien Tru Pagoda, begin your trek toward the Perfume Pagoda complex. Continue your ascent to Huong Tich Cave, located at the top of the mountain. This sacred cave is known for its ancient legends and spiritual relics, including the symbolic “Golden Tree” and “Silver Tree.”

Travelers may choose to trek for approximately one hour or take the optional cable car (fee not included).

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

After your descent, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant at the base of the mountain.

Heaven Kitchen Pagoda (Thien Tru Pagoda Complex)

Following lunch, visit the Heaven Kitchen Pagoda, an important historical site displaying Buddhist architecture from the Le Dynasty. Learn about its cultural significance before returning to your boat.

Return to Hanoi

Re-board the boat for the return trip, followed by a comfortable two-hour drive back to Hanoi.

The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel at approximately 18:00.

What Is Included

• Full transfers by air-conditioned private car

• Boat trip on the Yen Stream

• Entrance fees

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• English-speaking guide

Tour Price

68 USD per person

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