Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through rural villages and rice paddies.
- Experience a peaceful boat ride along the Yen River.
- Visit the ancient Thien Tru Pagoda.
- Hike or take a cable car to the Perfume Pagoda (Huong Tich Cave).
- Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
- Immerse yourself in the local culture and spiritual atmosphere.
Detailed Itinerary:
7:30 AM - Hotel Pick-Up Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic 2-hour drive through the Red River Delta, passing by picturesque rice paddies and local villages.
10:00 AM - Boat Ride on the Yen River Arrive at Ben Duc wharf and embark on a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Yen River. As you glide through tranquil waters surrounded by limestone mountains and lush greenery, soak in the beauty of nature. This boat ride will take approximately 1 hour.
11:00 AM - Thien Tru Pagoda Visit After reaching the landing area, start your spiritual journey by visiting Thien Tru Pagoda (Heaven Kitchen Pagoda), an ancient structure known for its stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance. Learn about its history and significance as an important stop for pilgrims.
12:00 PM - Hike or Cable Car to Perfume Pagoda (Huong Tich Cave) From Thien Tru Pagoda, you can either hike up the mountain for about 1.5 hours or take a cable car (optional) to reach the main site of the Perfume Pagoda, Huong Tich Cave. Inside the cave, you'll find impressive stalactites and stalagmites, as well as a sacred shrine where pilgrims come to pray for blessings.
1:30 PM - Lunch at a Local Restaurant Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a nearby restaurant. You'll have the opportunity to taste authentic local dishes while taking in the serene surroundings.
2:30 PM - Free Time for Exploration After lunch, you'll have some free time to explore the area, take photos, or simply relax before heading back to the boat.
3:30 PM - Boat Ride Back and Return to Hanoi Return to the riverbank for another scenic boat ride back to Ben Duc wharf. Once on land, your driver will be waiting to take you back to Hanoi.
6:00 PM - Drop-Off at Your Hotel Arrive back in Hanoi and be dropped off at your hotel, concluding your unforgettable Perfume Pagoda day tour.
Tour Includes:
- Private round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Boat ride on the Yen River
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
Tour Excludes:
- Cable car tickets (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Camera
- Cash for personal expenses and cable car tickets
Vietnam Creative Travel organizes tours on request. Please contact us to get the best price.
Tour Includes:
- Private round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Boat ride on the Yen River
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
Tour Excludes:
- Cable car tickets (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Camera
- Cash for personal expenses and cable car tickets
