Take an active day trip from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda, one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat and foot. Cruise along scenic waterways and walk up mountain paths visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area of Vietnam over centuries.
Highlights
- Your own private English-speaking guided tour
- 1.5-hour cruise on the scenic Yen River
- Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims on your journey to Perfume Pagoda
- Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch at a Thien Tru Pagoda food stall
- Hotel pickup and drop off by air-conditioned private car
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Useful Information
Private Tour: Perfume Pagoda Tour from Hanoi
Your private guided Perfume Pagoda day trip will take you by road to the township of My Duc, approximately 2 hours from Hanoi. You"ll then take a small boat for approximately 1.5 hours along the scenic Yen River, through the limestone cliffs to the base of the mountain. There is a 4 kilometer up-hill hike to reach the main Pagoda. Good walking shoes are necessary as areas of the mountain path are steep and can often be slippery. If the walk gets too difficult, you can opt to take the cable car. (At own expense).
Vietnamese lunch will be served at one of the little food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda. After lunch the boat will take you back to land for the drive back to Hanoi.
Reviewed by Ron J, November 2011
A wonderful and interesting day, we were so thankful we were in the off season, after we heard what it is like during the "Pilgrimage". season. Good guide and driver. Well done.
Reviewed by Brad B, May 2011
Fantastic trip. The pagoda was beautiful as was the monastery. The person rowing the boat will "require" a tip once you have returned from the pagoda.


