Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour worth booking?
Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour is a 7-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $131 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $131 per person
- Driving deeply into Red River Delta - Private rowing Sampan along Yen Stream - Hiking to Thien Tru (Heaven's kitchen) Pagoda - Hiking/cable car to Huong Tich cave within the main pagoda of Perfume pagoda - Lunch at a local restaurant - A quick visit to Van Phuc Silk Village
What you get
About this experience
- Driving deeply into Red River Delta - Private rowing Sampan along Yen Stream - Hiking to Thien Tru (Heaven's kitchen) Pagoda - Hiking/cable car to Huong Tich cave within the main pagoda of Perfume pagoda - Lunch at a local restaurant - A quick visit to Van Phuc Silk Village
What's included
Included
- Cable 2 ways
- Bottled water
- Rowing sampan
- Lunch
- Professional English speaking guide
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities for Tour guide and Driver (recommended)
- Drinks during meal
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Arrive at the harbor; you will get on a small boat rowing on Yen Vi River to a mountain. Perfume pagoda is a folk name people used to call the area. There are more than ten Buddhist pagodas and some Temples in here. Thien Tru and Huong Tich are the main ones. Festival of this complex takes part in from 1st lunar month to 3rd lunar month. During this period, many Vietnamese pilgrimage to the area. It will be very crowded. Perfume pagoda pilgrimage is considered the biggest festival in Red River Delta. It will take 30 minutes for rowing a sampan from harbor to the main pagoda area. Along the river, it is very quite. You can hear the sound water crush into the boat. Somewhere, you see the local people plant vegetable, rice or collecting the snail, crap or mussels… One part of the river, water is very clear; you can the water plants as if there is a lush garden under the water.
120 minutes here
Thien Tru Pagoda
You take a hiking to the main Pagoda, Huong Tich cave. It will take you about more than 1 hour for hiking up to the mountain; with the length of the path is 2.5km. Long time ago, it was said to be the most beautiful cave in Vietnam. If you afraid of getting tired, you can choose going by cable. Hiking along the way, you can see a lot of tree, listen to the bird’s song and breathe the fresh air. Lunch is followed by visiting to Thien Tru pagoda. The pagoda is considered the oldest one in Vietnam. Its name means the kitchen in the Heaven. In a patrolling to the south of a King under Le Dynasty, the King stop there and found that the pagoda is in the location of Thien Tru star group, then he named the pagoda the name of the star.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Van Phuc Silk Village
a Silk village in the suburban of Hanoi.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Asianway Travel
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great day tour with bot ride and cable car to a very unusual Temple - Lots to see along the way
Picked up from Hotel early and had a full day private tour outside Hanoi. Our guide was Ky, and was grate! Willing to answer any questions, both on the sights on the way, or anything while on the actual tour. Aside, always offering information. A great tour to a very unusual Temple Inside a fantastic cave. Taken to the temple by boat trip, long walk and a cable car ride. Highly recommended.
Response from the operator: Dear Rob, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your full-day tour to the Perfume Pagoda and that the experience left such a positive impression. It’s great to know that the combination of the scenic boat ride, peaceful walk, and cable car journey to the temple made for a memorable day. We’re especially happy that Ky helped make your trip even more enjoyable with his knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to share insights along the way. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us. We truly appreciate you choosing Asianway Travel and hope to welcome you back for more unique adventures across Vietnam! Warm regards, The Asianway Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Hike with Ky
Ky was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. He guided us with care of exertion on this active adventure! The cave and pagoda were unforgettable!! Ky took excellent photos for us and that was a special treat for our memory book!
Response from the operator: Dear Ms. Cindy, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback on our Perfume Pagoda Full Day Private Tour! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed this active adventure and found the experience at the cave and pagoda unforgettable. It’s great to know that Ky took such good care of you throughout the hike and even helped capture memorable photos for your trip, we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing journey in Vietnam! Warm regards, Asianway Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Ninh Binh tour
Excellent trip management and especially by Jenni. She is the person who went much much ahead and helped with all my queries and ensured my trip with family was a memorable one. James as a tour guide was excellent. The Trang An location is such scenic that you feel like paradise. Will recommend Asianway travel to all.
Response from the operator: Dear Escape31919363005, Thank you so much for your feedback about our services. I just want you to know that we are truly excited to accompany you and feel honored to be your choice. Your feedback is really meaningful to our company. It is a great inspiration for us to try our best continuously. Therefore, if you have any suggestions for our services, do not hesitate to share them with us. Again, thank you so much! Customers like you are the reason why we strive to do the best in our services. We cannot achieve this success without you as our customer. You are a valued customer to us. Our company promises to provide high-quality services for your upcoming trip as well as outstanding customer service at every step. Warm regards, Asianway Travel Team
via Tripadvisor
Culture and countryside
Good day, see lots of countryside and river life as well as a little fun in the Sam pan boat ride and cable car trip up the top. Guide was friendly and informative and travelled at our pace - he was considerate of my arthritic knees on the many stairs and walked and talked slowly with me which was great. Great cultural experience.
Response from the operator: Dear Narelle, Thank you very much for your feedback about our services. I just want you to know that we are truly excited to accompany you and feel honored to be your choice. Your feedback is really meaningful to our company. It is a great inspiration for us to try our best continuously. Therefore, if you have any suggestions for our services, do not hesitate to share them with us. Again, thank you so much! Customers like you are the reason why we strive to do the best at our services. We cannot achieve this success without you as our customer. You are a valued customer to us. Our company promises to provide high-quality services for your upcoming trip as well as outstanding customer service at every step. Warm regards, Asianway Travel Team
via Viator
Fantastic day Highly recommend for off the beaten path glimpse of countryside
Our guide Huy was terrific perfume pagoda is an authentic less touristy destination. We had a private tour with a comfy van, AC, water provided. It is a long day but highly recommend for the adventurous. A 2 hr drive to the “stream” where we had a gorgeous and peaceful boat trip to the pagoda area. The scenery is magnificent with verdant green jagged limestone mountains on either side. In the early morning the water lilies were open with deep purple burgundy colored blossoms. The boats are not luxurious with seats are very low to the bottom of the boat making it less than comfortable and are rowed by a Vietnamese woman a heroic task. Despite the uncomfortable boat the trip is well worth it. The Vetnamese New Year is only 2 weeks away when this area will be packed. We had very few other boats except those bringing supplies to get ready for the annual festivities. Once you arrive you climb uphill over many steps that are interrupted by walkways, not very difficult to the cable car and up up and away to the area with the cave pagoda. Again a bit of climbing up and downstairs but manageable even for me who is not in the best shape.The perfume pagoda is unique and well worth the trip into the cave. Huy was very educational explaining the meaning of all. After the cable car return trip had a typical Vietnamese lunch, way too much food and visited the more traditional pagoda right next door, a magnificent and the most picturesque pagoda we have so far visited. Return trip was uneventful. Plans originally were to visit a silk factory but we asked them to modify the plans to take us to Bhat Tring the pottery village outside Hanoi proper and Huy and the tour company agreed. We only had a short time there and could have spent hours and many more $ but enjoyed a brief visit and bought 2 exquisite ceramic pieces. I highly recommend this tour off the beaten path.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $131 to $255
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Asianway Travel, who run 4 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 43.8.
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Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour cost?
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Prices start at $131 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour?
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Included: Cable 2 ways; Bottled water; Rowing sampan; Lunch; and Professional English speaking guide. Not included: Gratuities for Tour guide and Driver (recommended); Drinks during meal; and Personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 906 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Perfume Pagoda Full day Private tour?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
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