Car hire to Perfume pagoda from Hanoi with flexible comfort & affordable price

Car hire to Perfume pagoda : a day trip journey from Hanoi.

Perfume pagoda ( Chùa Hương) has long been famous as a complex of Buddhish temples & naturally beautiful landscapes, which attracts a big number of local & international travellers annually, especially in the first days of Vietnamese New Year.Trip to Perfume pagoda offers you chances to admire pretty landscapes of gorgeous mountains setting along Yen stream ( by boat) and take part on a healthy hike (or cable car) to visit ancient temples & pagodas ( famously Thien Tru pagoda & Huong Tich cave) scatteredly distributed in this holly land.If you are a nature lover or cultural hunter, Huong Pagoda is an idea choice for your day trip from Hanoi.

Perfume pagoda trip : boat ride & sightseeing

65km far from Hanoi center, Perfume Pagoda can be easily approached in 1.5 hour drive on a good road condition.Many travellers would like to organize the trip themselves and they would love to book a private car hire to Perfume Pagoda from Hanoi for their privacy & comfort between their family or their group.We understand this increasing travel need and supply the car rental service with driver Hanoi capital to Huong temple.If you love to stay away from the city's noice, a journey to Perfume Pagoda can be more interestingly connected with a visit to Ninh Binh's attractions or Halong bay on a 3-5 day journey.Please, let us know if you plan a private car hire for this round trip.In this article, we will only stress on a private car rental Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda, your visit to the pagoda, then back to Hanoi capital on a day excursion.

Perfume pagoda car hire

Pax pick-up from the hotel to Perfume Temple

Sample day journey car hire Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda – Hanoi : private car with driver.

When you confirm your booking of private car hire Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda with us, you please, detail us your hotel name & its address, your full name & your chosen time to start the trip from your hotel on the departure date.

Our driver will be your hotel address at your chosen time on the departure day, he picks your family up and drives to Perfume Pagoda.

After 1.5 hour journey, you will get to Ben Duc pier on the bank of Yen stream.You will buy the entrance tickets & boat ride tickets ( 130,000vnd/person) for a scenic boat trip to enjoy beautiful sceneries of mountains, gardens & farms along Yen river ( 1 hour boat ride).Remember to keep your tickets to sightsee during the trip.

Boat driver will drop you at Tro pier and stay in waiting there. You will get down and pass the ticket checking point and begin your exploration to ancient temples & pagodas in this Huong Son complex.We recommend you to visit Thien Tru pagoda ( at the foot of mountain) & Huong Tich cave – the main pagoda ( on the top of mountain).

  • If you are interested in hiking, you can trek all the journey from Thien Tru pagoda to Huong Tich cave (45' – 1 hour trek up the hill).
  • Or you can faster approach Huong Tich cave by taking a cable car journey in 10' viewing surrounding mountains (return cable ticket 180,000vnd/person, one way cable car ticket 120,000vnd/person)

Travel tips : you can walk all the journey up & come down by cable car ( a good way for mountain view).

Huong Tich cave - car hire with driver

Huong Tich cave- the main pagoda on mountain top.

After a visit to Thien Tru pagoda & Huong Tich cave, you can have a lunch of local dishes in Mai Lam restaurant ( in front of Thien Tru pagoda), then back to Tro pier, meet your boat rower for a boat ride back to Duc pier and get our private car transfer Perfume Pagoda to your hotel in Hanoi city.

Our offered table prices of private car hire Hanoi to Perfume pagoda- Hanoi one day.

Travel Routes

4 seater car

7 seater car

16 seater van

Day car hire Hanoi- Perfume Pagoda– Hanoi

70 usd

75 usd

95 usd

The inclusions of this car rental service:

  • Fuels, parking fees, toll fees and driver’s lunch
  • Pick- up & drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi center.
  • Travel support 24/07 in English by our travel experts at +84.988 45 15 30 (whatsapp)

The exclusions of this car rental service:

  • Drinks, lunch
  • Tips to drivers ( 8-10 usd/day)
  • Accomodation ( homestay or hotel room)
  • Entrance sightseeing tickets, tourguide, boat ride fees, cable car tickets
  • Extra – travel routes : airport pick-up or drop-off, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh……..

cable car - perfume pagoda

cable car to Huong Tich cave

How to book private car hire Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda with us?

  • Step 1.Send your request to our email : [email protected] or +84.988451530 ( whatsapp or viber)
  • Step 2.When you agree with the travel program, car type (4 seat, 7 seat or16 seat..) and the cost, we will send you a payment link for 30% deposit by credit cards to confirm your booking (free online payment fees on the deposit)
  • Step 3.Getting your deposit, we confirm your booking by the company invoice sent to your email.A week before your travel dates, we will detail the car & driver information as well as our hotline support to your email.
  • Step 4. Service Using & Balance Payment.Driver pick you up for the journey and collect the balance of your payment in cash during the trip.Notes: we would love to get the cash to avoid online payment fees (3,5% for credit cards & payment gateaway paid by your side)

Have a good time in Perfume Pagoda !

Golden Holiday Travel Team

Trinh Thanh Hue

Trinh Thanh Hue

Travel Consultant

Hi, I’m Trinh Thanh Hue, a travel consultant at Golden Holiday Travel. As a Vietnamese local with 7 years of experience in the travel industry, I’m passionate about helping travelers discover the real beauty of Vietnam through authentic experiences, practical advice, and local insights. I love exploring hidden gems, sharing meaningful travel tips, and making every journey smoother and more memorable. Whether you’re planning your Vietnam adventure or simply looking for inspiration, I’m always happy to help you create a trip that truly fits your travel style. Feel free to leave a comment below - I’d love to assist with your itinerary!

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