Huong Pagoda Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Boat
- Escape the bustling city on this day tour to the biggest pagoda complex in Vietnam: the Perfume Pagod
- Optional electric cart transfer from entrance to Ben Duc pier (own expense)
- Come face to face with the historic pagoda and catch breathtaking natural sceneries along the Yen River
- Hike or take the optional cable car (own expense) to Huong Tich Cave, a sacred Buddhist site
- Easily get a full refund for any cancellations made more than 24 hours prior to your selected tour date
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What to expect
Depart Hanoi for a full-day trip to the Perfume Pagoda, Vietnam’s sacred Buddhist site. Take an optional electric cart (own expense) to Ben Duc boat station, then enjoy a peaceful rowing boat ride along the scenic Yen Stream.
Arrive at the mountain base and enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch. Afterward, hike or take the optional cable car (ticket not included) to Huong Tich Cave, where you'll see ancient shrines and unique rock formations inside the sacred grotto.
Next, visit Thien Tru Pagoda (Heaven’s Kitchen) before boarding the boat for a relaxing return ride along the stream. At Ben Duc, transfer to your vehicle and head back to Hanoi. Optional services like the electric cart and cable car are at your own expens








Reviews
the tour is highly recmmended. we were picked up from hotel, more than an hour then took 10min electric car, boat, cable car and some walking. the boat ride was serene. we were the only ones on the river aside from locals in the morning but met incoming tourist in the afternoon. the pagoda complex is worth the travel especially the cave. we bought a couple of turtles to set free. a lot of shops are close. linch was great. tour guide david is well versed with place's history and folk tales. note that the cable car is not included in the package. please tip the boat lady. its hard work.
What a fantastic day trip! Our guide Minh is so knowledgeable, he grew up in the perfume pagoda village so knows everything there is to know. He was patient in explaining everything and the pagoda itself is a wonderfully tranquil place. We went out of season in November on a stunningly beautiful day with cloudless blue sky. The history of the pagoda is so rich. We very much enjoyed the epic journey to it (bus, electric cart, boat, walk).
Recently embarked on a mesmerizing Perfume Pagoda day trip from Hanoi. The boat ride(around 1hr 15mins) to the pagoda was serene, and exploring the complex provided a unique cultural experience. Seamless arrangements made the trip stress-free, leaving me with cherished memories of a day well spent.
Minn is our guide for this tour, he is very accommodating and very passionate about his hometown's culture and history. This tour is rich in history, culture, and beliefs. I admire how they preserve everything, and respect nature.
This was a really enjoyable and well organised day trip. Our guide, Minh, was really friendly and helpful, and explained a lot of really interesting things about the sites we visited, his English is also great! The location itself is also beautiful, and we got a good amount of free time to look around each of the areas we visited - it didn’t feel rushed at all. All of the transfers went very smoothly as well. Would definitely recommend.
beatiful views from up the mountain and inside the cave. our guide ming is a local there and you can feel that. He gave so much extra value with stories and explanations so we enjoyed much more then just the views. we went just outside festival time so the place wasn't crowded at all. do note that you will have to buy a cable car ticket as it is not included in the price no way around it. many caves and tamples on the compound we only see the main ones as seeing them all requires a multi-day trip.
We joined the Perfume Pagoda Day Tour in Hanoi and had a truly wonderful experience. Our guide was incredibly friendly and professional, enthusiastically sharing the history, culture, and stories behind the Perfume Pagoda and the surrounding area. Everything from the pick-up service to the itinerary was smooth and well-organized. We especially enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful architecture of the pagoda. We truly appreciated the guide’s attentiveness and thoughtful planning, which made the whole day enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hanoi who wants to explore more than just the city!
The temple can only be reached by water. Along the way, you must first take a car, change to a battery car, then change to a rowing boat, and finally take a cable car. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and the tour guide's introduction is also very detailed. It is a highly recommended attraction.
Very nice tour worth recommending. You see a lot of nature and the tempel location. The guide Ming was good. Sent photos via WhatsApp at the end. One star missing because tour only makes sense with cable car. This should be clearly stated in the booking. Even if the price is higher.
I highly recommend this your. We were staying outside old quarter, the worse not was the taxi to the opera house. Once the tour started Minh was very knowledgeable. He lives around perfume pagoda and does tours 7 days a week. any questions, please ask him. athe your bus is comfy and the boat ride is relaxing. There are quite a few steps but it's so worth.
Good to know
Please note: A surcharge applies if your travel date falls on a public holiday, payable on-site. Applicable dates:
- Feb 14–15 & Feb 20–22, 2026 (Tet Holiday)
- Apr 26 (Hung Kings’ Festival)
- Apr 30 – May 3 (Reunification & Labor Day)
- Sep 2 (National Day)
- Dec 24–25 (Christmas)
- Dec 31 – Jan 1 (New Year)
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