The Perfume Pagoda is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in northern Vietnam. Enjoy a comfortable bus ride from Hanoi, take a traditional rowing boat along the Yen River, and explore the area’s stunning natural caves.

🗓️ Itinerary:

Tour Duration: 10 hrs

• 08:00 – Hotel Pickup: Tour guide & driver collect you from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter; depart for Perfume Pagoda (60 km southwest of Hanoi).
• 09:30 – Ben Duc Harbor Arrival: Prepare to board a traditional rowboat operated by local people.
• 09:40–10:40 – Yen Stream Boat Ride: One-hour scenic ride along the peaceful Yen Stream with mountain views reflected on the clear water.
• 11:00 – Trek to Huong Tich Cave: Begin a 1-hour trek up to the main pagoda inside the cave, known as one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful natural grottoes.
• 12:00 – Explore Huong Tich Cave: Learn about Buddhist culture and Vietnamese  history; enjoy photo opportunities.
• 12:45 – Trek Down: Return to the base of the mountain via the same trail.
• 13:15 – Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant; afterward, enjoy free time to explore nearby pagodas and take photos.
• 14:30 – Visit Thien Tru Pagoda: Discover one of the most important temples in the Perfume Pagoda complex.
• 15:30 – Return Boat Ride: Spend another hour on the boat heading back to Ben Duc Harbor; say goodbye to local rowers.
• 16:30 – Transfer Back to Hanoi: Board the bus for the return drive to Hanoi Old Quarter.
• 18:00–18:30 – Hotel Drop-off: Arrive back at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
• Tour ends.

👥 Eligibility:

• Adult: Age 9 to 99
• Child: Age 1 to 3
• Youth: Age 4 to 8

🔔 Recommended Items to Bring:

• Cash
• Comfortable clothes
• Hiking shoes