Perfume Pagoda Day Trip

One of the most mythical places in Vietnam awaits us on this excursion to the Perfume Pagoda from Hanoi, traveling by boat to this emblematic temple.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. After a two-and-a-half-hour journey, we'll arrive at the Thien Tru pier where our excursion to the Perfume Pagoda will begin.

We'll board a typical Vietnamese boat for a cruise down the River Yen. After an hour's ride, we'll arrive at the foot of Perfume Mountain and start a 2.5 km ascent to Huong Tich Cave. In the cave, we'll descend more than 100 steps to reach the Perfume Pagoda, the region's primary religious site. We'll explore its interior, featuring Buddhist art and natural formations.

After the visit, you can choose to descend the mountain on foot or by cable car. Then, we'll head to a nearby restaurant for a traditional Vietnamese dish.

Afterward, we'll visit the Thien Tru Pagoda, built in the 18th century. After visiting this temple, we'll return to the boat for our trip back along the Yen River to the departure pier. We'll then take the bus back to Hanoi, dropping you off at your hotel 9.5 hours after pickup.

Add the cable car ride

If you choose this option, we’ll follow the same itinerary but ascend to the Perfume Pagoda by cable car instead of walking up the 100 steps.

Pickup

This tour only includes pickup from hotels in the historic center of Hanoi, and from accommodations located within a 5km radius of the historic center. If you're staying in other areas, you'll have to make your own way to 47 Hang Bong Street.