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Hanoi
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Begin with a rowboat ride between limestone hills, then visit Huong Tich Cave and Thien Tru Pagoda with a private English-speaking guide. This day trip includes Hanoi hotel pickup and drop-off, one shared cable-car ride and a local lunch.
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The boat brings you to the Thien Tru landing. Take the cable car uphill when it is operating, or ask your guide about walking up. Visit the cave shrine at Huong Tich, then follow the downhill path for lunch and a visit to Thien Tru Pagoda.
Our guide to Buddhist pagodas in northern Vietnam gives context before the visit. Browse Vietnam private tours if you are planning more days with a guide.
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The standard itinerary uses one shared cable-car ride uphill and returns on foot. Ask us to check the cost and availability of a second ride if you prefer to take the cable car back.
Yes. The cave visit includes steps, and the route also involves getting in and out of a rowboat. Tell us about any mobility needs so we can check the route with your guide.
We can check the operating conditions for your date. If a service is suspended, our team will explain which parts can still run and discuss any available changes with you.
The pagodas and boat landings are busier during the annual festival. If you prefer a quieter visit, tell us your travel dates so we can help you choose a suitable day.
Let us know if you need a different pace or want us to check the return cable car. Chat with us on WhatsApp · Email our travel team
Highlights
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi | Yen Stream rowboat, Huong Tich Cave, one-way cable car when operating, downhill walk, local lunch and Thien Tru Pagoda | L |
At about 8:00 am, your guide and driver meet you at your Hanoi hotel. Drive for around two hours, then take a rowboat along Yen Stream to the Thien Tru landing.
Take the cable car uphill when it is operating, or ask your guide about walking up to the Huong Tich Cave shrine. The planned return is on foot. Allow around an hour for the descent, depending on your pace and conditions.
Have lunch at a local restaurant near the foot of the mountain, then visit Thien Tru Pagoda, also called Heaven Kitchen Pagoda. Take the rowboat back to the starting point and return by road to Hanoi at around 5:00 pm.
Meals
1 lunch
Accommodation
Transport
Car, Boating
Included services
Vietnam visa approval letter (Not applied for nationalities in the special nations list of Vietnam Immigration Department. Check on request for details.)
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Plan for a pickup around 8:00 am and a return to Hanoi around 5:00 pm. Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for the worship areas, and choose shoes with good grip for the paths and steps.
A local lunch is included. Let us know about dietary needs when you enquire.
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