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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Perfume Pagoda Day Trip - ...Hello hello! Happy people on the boats.Photo by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 05 2010 -
Entrance to the PagodaEntrance to the PagodaPhoto by: Brad B05 2011 -
View from the TopSpectacular panorama from the top of the mountain.Photo by: Brad B05 2011 -
River Trip to the Base of the ...River Trip to the Base of the MountainPhoto by: Brad B05 2011 -
View From Lift to the TopThis is a view of all the stalls of people selling things along the 2 hour walking trip to the top. These stalls were ...Photo by: Brad B05 2011 -
Perfume Pagoda Day Trip - ...The gondola - worth every penny!Photo by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 05 2010 -
Perfume Pagoda Day Trip - ...Gold on sale. Among other things.Photo by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 05 2010 -
Perfume Pagoda Day Trip - ...Yes - it is what you think. Hmm.Photo by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 05 2010 -
Perfume Pagoda Day Trip - ...Crowds inside the cave. It was a particularly busy day the day I went, crowded with pilgrims.Photo by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 05 2010 -
Perfume Pagoda Day Trip - ...Boats lined up, ready to take pilgrims by the hundreds.Photo by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 05 2010 -
People on boatsBoat filled with peoplePhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
Inside the PagodaInside the Pagoda itself, looking outPhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
GondolasGondolasPhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
BoatsBoats waiting for passengers to go up the riverPhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
Walking past shopsShops line the path all the way up the mountain.Photo by: Anonymous04 2010 -
LunchLunch spotPhoto by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 04 2010 -
The way upSteps up to the Perfume PagodaPhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
Gondola's DoorGetting off the gondolasPhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
FishingPeople fishing in the Yen RiverPhoto by: Anonymous04 2010 -
RowerRowing up Yen River to Perfume PagodaPhoto by: Undercover AmericanAustralie, 04 2010 -
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.
