Tours/Hanoi/Perfume Pagoda Full-Day Guided Tour from Hanoi - All Inclusive
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Perfume Pagoda Full-Day Guided Tour from Hanoi - All Inclusive

4.4(59)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR4.4(29)TRIPADVISOR4.4(30)

Description

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.

Tour Options

1. Private Guided Tour
  • Private tours: offer personalized experiences tailored to your interests and pace, giving you more freedom and flexibility. You’ll enjoy direct : interaction with your guide, allowing for deeper insights and a more engaging journey. With private transportation: and a dedicated schedule, you avoid crowds and save your valuable time. Lunch options : available for Vegetarian, Vegan, and other special diets. Private transfer The cable car is optional Pickup included
3. Group with 1-Way Cable Car
  • Tour with one way cable-car: and 1 way you will walk about 30 - 45 minutes, depending on you ! Pickup included
5.Private Car Only (NO TOUR)
  • Included: This option includes a private car for a round-trip transfer only: from your place in Hanoi city center to Perfume Pagoda and then the driver will take : you back after you finish your visit. This option does not include : a tour guide, meals, entrance fees for any services, or anything else not mentioned in the “Included” section of this option Pickup included
4. Group Tour with Walking
  • No Cable Car: This tour option does not include a cable car. You will walk up and down the steps for about 30–45 minutes each way Pickup included
2. Group Round-Trip Cable Car
  • Tour with 2-way cable-car Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included480 min

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

Admission not included120 min

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.

Highlights

All sight seeing fees and boat fees
Plz TEXT US VIA WHATSAPP: +84-886-559-609, WE'LL ADVISE THINGS TO DO w LOCAL TRAVEL EXPERTS
Professional English speaking guide
Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned bus in Hanoi Old Quarter & Meeting points
Vietnamese lunch (Vegetarian food is available upon request)

What's included

Included
All sight seeing fees and boat fees
Plz TEXT US VIA WHATSAPP: +84-886-559-609, WE'LL ADVISE THINGS TO DO w LOCAL TRAVEL EXPERTS
Professional English speaking guide
Pick up and drop off by air-conditioned bus in Hanoi Old Quarter & Meeting points
Vietnamese lunch (Vegetarian food is available upon request)
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)
Holiday surcharge for Tet holiday: applied for private options and will inform to you.

Pickup Locations & Times

* Plz TEXT US VIA WHATSAPP: +84-886-559-609, WE'LL ADVISE THINGS TO DO w LOCAL TRAVEL EXPERTS * Please provide your hotel address (free pick-up and drop-off if your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, Hoan Kiem district. Exactly pick up time will be confirm after we received your booking & hotel location ) * If you stay outside of the Old Quarter, please visit our meeting point.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Recommended: Hiking boots, hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, cash

Reviews(59)

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Evi D
May 13, 2026
Super nice experience!

Very nice experience and an impressive cave! Gods was very friendly and gave a good and nice explanation. The food was good too.

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AndreClaude_W
February 12, 2026
Perfume Pagoda

This was a beautiful day trip outside from Hanoi. Visiting the perfume pagoda was a unique experience. I definitely recommend this tour.

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mikaelo942
January 23, 2026
Nice day

Very nice tour. Pick-up/drop off, bus, and all logistics worked well. Minh the guide was engaging and helpful. Perfume Pagoda area was essentially empty when we went so a nice, quiet experience.

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Stuart_T
January 1, 2026
Quite a long day with...

Quite a long day with quite a lot of walking on uneven surfaces. A great day out and we'll worth the money. Minh the guide was absolutely brilliant with lots of knowledge about the area.

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GnextDoor
December 27, 2025
Great Experience

Great experience. December is the low season for this destination, which made the experience feel very intimate. The boat ride was incredibly serene, accompanied only by the gentle sound of the oars touching the water and birds singing. The pagoda is superb. Absolutely a must-see!

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Journey60120806649
December 8, 2025
Don't miss it if you are in Hanoi!

Even better experience than I was expected! Excellent and comfy bus for transportation which is a huge plus, great guide and the highlight is the rowing part. The landscapes are incredible!

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Francois_R
October 13, 2025
A beautiful discovery of...

A beautiful discovery of the set usually called "Perfume Pagoda", led by our super guide Minh, who shared with us many stories, photos and memories of the tours he organizes.

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A1628GL_
September 26, 2025
Wonderful trip to the Perfume Pagoda

The perfume pagoda is not well known to foreign tourists yet, but it has a mysterious feel to it, and it was a wonderful place. Vietnamese food for lunch was also very good.

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X4244YAcecilian
September 11, 2025
Perfume pagoda

Minh is excellent & knowledgeable tour guide! He is kind, honest as well. I recommend to take this tour in the spring season to see the water lily

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caroline_p
March 18, 2025
Wonderful Trip

Louis was a fantastic guide. I’m not saying this lightly. He was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the trip. Also very thoughtful and considerate thinking of all his guests needs. Thank you Louis for a wonderful day

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