PERFUME PAGODA
1 DAY
About 100 km outside of Hanoi, lies one of the most popular religious sites in Vietnam. The Perfume Pagoda actually consists of a series of pagodas built inside grottoes. The sacred shrines are typical of Buddhist shrines found all over the world, but their uni1ue context and importance to Vietnamese Buddhists – who show up in the springtime in large numbers – make the Perfume Pagoda an obligatory stop in Vietnam’s north.
Itinerary:
8.00: We pick you up at your hotel and depart for the Perfume Pagoda.
10.00: Arrival at the Perfume Pagoda. After a scenic hour and a half boat ride along the Yen stream and a 2 hour trek, you reach the Huong Tich Cave, which houses thePagoda of the Perfume Vestige. Next, you’ll visit the Thien Tru Pagoda – orPagoda leading to Heaven – before stopping at a restaurant for lunch.
16.30: After, the boat trip back to Ben Duc, we depart for Hanoi, arriving in the city around 18:30.
PRICE :Deluxe Tour 29$ /pax with Cable car 1 way & better lunch .
Superior Tour 19.5 $/pax No Cable car and normal lunch .
Included:
Transportation in private van with A/C, English speaking guide, boat travel, meals, entrance fees.
Not included:
Drinks, insurance, visas, personal expenses, tips & gratuities.
What to bring:
Appropriate clothing for the season
A hat and sunscreen
Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
Sense of fun and adventure