Perfume pagoda (full day)

The Perfume Pagoda is a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the limestone Huong Tich Mountains. It is the site of a religious festival which draws large numbers of pilgrims from across Vietnam.

08.00 Depart for the Perfume pagoda (80km from Hanoi)

10.00 Arrive at the Perfume pagoda. After a scenic hour and a half boat ride along the Yen stream and a 2 hour trek up the stairs (or you can take a cable car), you will reach the Huong Tich cave which houses the pagoda of the Perfume Vestige. Next, you’ll visit the Thien Tru pagoda or Pagoda leading to Heaven before stopping at a restaurant for lunch. After lunch, take boat trip back to the port and driver bring you back to Hanoi city at around 5.30pm.