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Perfume Pagoda Tour: Explore Hanoi's Sacred Cave
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Discover the Perfume Pagoda on a full-day guided tour from Hanoi. Glide by boat, hike scenic paths, and explore ancient temples.
Discover the Perfume Pagoda on a full-day guided tour from Hanoi. Glide by boat, hike scenic paths, and explore ancient temples.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Perfume Pagoda - 08:00 - 08:30: Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then you will embark on a 1.5 hours road trip. Then you will take an hour row-boat trip to the Yen and to the Thien Tru harbor. Continue on to enjoy some leisure time to go trekking up and down the main cave so nice. Arrive at Huong Tich cave…
- Perfume Pagoda - 08:00 - 08:30: Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then you will embark on a 1.5 hours road trip. Then you will take an hour row-boat trip to the Yen and to the Thien Tru harbor. Continue on to enjoy some leisure time to go trekking up and down the main cave so nice. Arrive at Huong Tich cave on the top of the mountain and soak up the unique atmosphere. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant at the bottom of the mountain.
After lunch, you will see the Thien Tru Pagoa (the Heaven Kitchen pagoda) and learn more about ancient Buddhist architecture from the Le Dynasty. Then you will come back by row boat
- BCfamilytour.com - The leading Tour Operator in South East Asia - Embark on a 2-hour trip to Hanoi and arrive at your hotel around 18:00.
Make the best of your stay in Hanoi and embark on this unforgettable journey.
What's Included
- All sightseeing fees and boat fees
- Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Professional English speaking guide
- Vietnamese lunch (Vegetarian food is available upon request)
- Contact via WhatsApp: +84-886-559-609 for local travel advice
- All sightseeing fees and boat fees
- Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Professional English speaking guide
- Vietnamese lunch (Vegetarian food is available upon request)
- Contact via WhatsApp: +84-886-559-609 for local travel advice
What's Not Included
- Cable car fare (Depend on your selected option)
- Tax, tips and other fees not indicated in the tour
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tip for local woman waving boat: suggestion 20,000 - 40,000 VND/person ($1-$2)
- Cable car fare (Depend on your selected option)
- Tax, tips and other fees not indicated in the tour
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Tip for local woman waving boat: suggestion 20,000 - 40,000 VND/person ($1-$2)
Additional Information
The Perfume Pagoda is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the most important religious sites for Buddhist in Vietnam. The pagoda itself is situated in a huge cave built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat as there are no roads. You glide along scenic waterways and walk up steep mountain paths, visiting the pagodas and…
The Perfume Pagoda is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of the most important religious sites for Buddhist in Vietnam. The pagoda itself is situated in a huge cave built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat as there are no roads. You glide along scenic waterways and walk up steep mountain paths, visiting the pagodas and temples built in this area over the centuries.
- Recommended: Hiking boots, hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarters area, we will give you the meeting point at Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(48 Ratings)
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Alicja_r
Aug 31, 2024
Perfect itinerary and great guide - We had a great trip, everything was perfectly organized and went very smoothly. Minh was an extremely well prepared guide and we were impressed how well he managed a group with both Vietnamese and English speaking visitors - he had to say everything in two different languages! We also appreciated very much your flexibility, as we booked the trip on a very short notice. The company was available ci WhatsApp for any questions and responded immediately. Thank you Daisy for your support and for your flexibility!
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781alicjar
Aug 31, 2024
Perfect itinerary and great guide - We had a great, everything was perfectly organized and went very smoothly. Minh was an extremely well prepared guide and we were impressed how well he managed a group with both Vietnamese and English speaking visitors - he had to say everything in two different languages! We also appreciated very much the flexibility of the provider, as we booked the trip on a very short notice. They weee always available via WhatsApp and answered all questions immediately. We definitely recommend this trip & this company.
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Brandon_r
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing experience, great way to get out of the city. - This tour involves two one and a half hour boat rides, and 3 pagodas, each better than the last. The perfume pagoda was like nothing I’d seen before, absolutely magical. Our tour guide, Minh, was wonderful, charismatic and a great storyteller. Gave more history lessons than any other guide I’ve had, you could tell he was truly passionate about it. My only complaint is, though delicious, the lunch provided made me sick, not necessarily the fault of the tour operator as much as the restaurant, but be cautious of that. Even so, would recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi.
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O1826myjamesj
Feb 25, 2024
The Vietnam Sapa bus exceeded expectations with its remarkable comfort and luxury - The journey to Vietnam's Perfume Pagoda was both comfortable and culturally enriching. The friendly atmosphere and excellent support from the staff enhanced the overall experience. Immersing in the local cultures added a unique charm, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking a blend of comfort and cultural exploration.
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A2818mfjohnc
Dec 2, 2023
Hanoi Perfume pagoda tour: amazing tour, beautiful - Huong Pagoda is a sacred place for the Vietnamese people. Our family had a wonderful Huong Pagoda tour. Sam and Daisy assisted us greatly to have amazing experiences. The Huong Pagoda is very tranquil and beautiful. The delicious lunch was excellent, with vegetarian options for some members of our family. We booked a tour at a very reasonable price. Thank you, Sam and Daisy. If you want to contact them, send a message via Whatsapp: +84886559609.
Thank you!
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652juanantonioa
Nov 14, 2023
haven of peace - A place that locals use for meditation and worship of their gods is not touristy but in spring it is not recommended due to the large influx of Vietnamese. The rest of the year it is a very beautiful place and different from the rest.
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Harry_m
Aug 21, 2024
Beautiful tour of country side Vietnam. - The tour itself is excellent. Its such a beautiful part of Vietnam. Rich in culture and a visual spectacular. Our guide was average. Limited information that was just repeated over and over again. We felt that the management of the tour was just a little to relaxed and casual. Still very much worth the time. Some great memories.
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Hmkaren
Dec 10, 2023
Gorgeous temples, beautiful river -- smooth and enjoyable day! - A full and amazing day with a boat ride and beautiful pagodas! BC Family Tours made our excursion simple---we had clear and consistent communication with them before we even left, and they met us right in the lobby of our hotel for the drive to the river. Our guide was such a nice man, and so full of information. He was great. The temples were gorgeous! Especially the one you visit before lunch and before the Perfume Pagoda. Incredibly beautiful. Lunch was very nice, in a little local place right by where you can take the sky tram up to Perfume Pagoda. One note on whether you hike up or take the sky tram: you don't need to decide in advance. There is a ticket booth right by the restaurant. You can hike or ride depending on how you are feeling in the moment.
If anybody had mobility issues, keep in mind there there is still a lot of walking and stair climbing even if you use the sky tram. After you get off the tram, it's a long flight of stairs down to the cave and then back up again. Just something to consider.
There was one down side to our day's adventure, but not a huge one. Once on the river, the boat was, admittedly, a little less than ideal. It was a low metal boat rowed by one lady. The seats didn't have cushions---on the way out this wasn't a big deal, but at the end of a tiring day on the way back, they would have been nice. The weather was not too sunny or hot, which is a good thing, because the boat had no roof, so no shade. We saw other boats on the river with motors and roofs----so you make the call. Maybe you want to have a faster boat with a different company? The slower ride gave us more time to see nice things on the river, but if it had been blazing hot, having no shade would have hurt. As it was, we had a great time and we got many beautiful pictures on the river and at the temples. All in all, we were very happy with BC Family Tours and we'd use them again.
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Paulina_j
Apr 8, 2024
Interesting - The pagoda cave was interesting but very crowded at the time we have visited. Overall impression of the trip is good
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John_lana_1
Nov 23, 2023
Best avoided - The cave at the top of the hill is beautiful, but it was a long journey just for that. One of the two pagodas visited was largely destroyed during the Vietnam war and most of the structures are less than 50 years old. Interesting to visit, but certainly not the "centuries old" experience which was advertised. Also not advertised is the fact that you are expected to paddle the boat rather than sitting back and enjoying the journey. The worst bit was being confronted with bowls of captured turtles "which will die unless you pay a fee to release them into the water". Apparently paying to save a life is good karma, or is is it just a good way for locals to extract money from gullible tourists? Disgusting!
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