Perfume Pagoda, the biggest pagoda complex in Vietnam is about 75 km south from Ha Noi. This hosts the Perfume Festival, a Buddhist event that lasts from the first to the third month of the lunar calendar. All year round, you can enjoy marvelous scenery along the Yen River as well as the historical grandeur of the pagoda complex. On the way, if you fancy an invigorating work out, you can row the boat by yourself.
 

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Get picked up by our tour guide and bus. Then depart for Perfume pagoda. On half way, you take a short break 20 minutes for refreshments and shopping. There you will have an opportunity to experience Vietnamese handicraft products such as lacquer wares, paintings, embroideries.

10:00 am: upon arrival at Duc wharf, start a short walk to Yen River to get on local boat. Enjoy beautiful landscape with streams and paddy fields along the river’s sides. Leaving the boat and have short hike up to the main cave of Huong Tich on the mountain summit (2,5 km in height) to experience the breath taking view of the landscape. Go back to have lunch in the local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit Thien Tru Pagoda (also known as a celestial kitchen) to witness the beautiful religious architecture. Board the boat back to Duc wharf and return Hanoi. Tour ends

PRICE: 798.000 VNĐ  per person

Optional:  

1 way cable car: 110.00 VND per person   
2 way cable car: 168.000 VND per person

Tour includes:

Pick up and drop off at your hotel with air - conditioned bus.
Experienced driver and an enthusiastic English speaking guide.
Vietnamese buffet lunch, entrance and boat fees.

Tour excludes:

Drinks, travel Insurance.
Tips and other expenses are not included in the package.

Note: you should take hiking boots, a hat or an umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, Viet Nam Dongs.