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Private tour in Hanoi Loan D
PERFUME PAGODA FULL-DAY PRIVATE TOUR FROM HANOI
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Hi, my name is Loan and I would love to be your private local guide in Vietnam. I believe your experience will always be more meaningful when it is shared and learned from the locals. So what you need is a local who knows what you want. My experience as a guide for nearly a decade has taught me well. So I'm sure I am able to make your dream trip come true. I am a professional tour guide certified by the tourism authority of Vietnam since 2015 and I am confident that I can maximize your time to be most enjoyable during your stay. My work is my passion. So to me "guiding a tour" is not just a job. It is also my happiness. Every day when I say goodbye to my new friends, I can only feel fulfilled and complete when I am sure my guests had an amazing and excellent day. If by any chance you can't find what you are looking for or you want to customize any of my tours, please don't hesitate to send me an email, I am flexible on the tour and I will try my best to arrange everything upon your wishes & make a tour itinerary that best suits for you. With me as your guide in Ninh Binh and Vietnam, you will have a new Vietnamese friend. Come and Join me for a unique experience in Vietnam! - Bachelor Degree in Tourism - Official International Tour Guide Licence by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. - Tour guide license number 101 195 111 - First Aid certificate. I am not a driver. I can hire well-experienced chauffeurs for the private car with A/C upon the number of customers. I am more than happy to customize tours following your requests.
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Discover Vietnam’s Most Sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage Site Amid Limestone Mountains & Peaceful Countryside
Overview of your Hanoi tour
Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and journey to the famous Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong), one of Vietnam’s most important spiritual and cultural destinations. Located about 60 km southwest of Hanoi, the Perfume Pagoda complex consists of temples, shrines, and sacred caves scattered among dramatic limestone mountains and peaceful waterways. This full-day experience combines scenic countryside landscapes, a relaxing boat trip along Yen Stream, and a spiritual journey to Huong Tich Cave — the heart of the Perfume Pagoda complex. Along the way, admire rice fields, riverside temples, and traditional rural life while learning more about Vietnamese Buddhist culture and local traditions. Whether you seek cultural discovery, photography opportunities, or peaceful nature, this tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into northern Vietnam’s spiritual heritage.
Your Hanoi tour itinerary
08:30 – Hotel Pickup in Hanoi Meet your private guide and driver at your hotel and depart for Perfume Pagoda. Scenic Countryside Drive Travel through the peaceful countryside and rural villages of northern Vietnam toward Duc Wharf. Yen Stream Boat Trip Board a traditional wooden sampan for a relaxing boat ride along Yen Stream (approx. 1 hour). Pass rice paddies, limestone mountains, temples, and quiet village scenery. Thien Tru Pagoda & Huong Tich Cave Visit Thien Tru Pagoda before continuing uphill to Huong Tich Cave, the spiritual center of Perfume Pagoda. Guests may hike or take the optional cable car to the mountaintop. Explore the sacred cave temple and enjoy panoramic mountain views. Lunch at Local Restaurant Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Return Journey Take the boat back to the wharf and drive back to Hanoi.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan / SUV / Minivan Private modern air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver. Traditional wooden sampan boat included.
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Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Hanoi center
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