After 70 km or 2 hours driving out of Hanoi, located on the limestone rocks of Huong Son Mountain in beautiful and mystical surroundings. Unlike other temples in Vietnam, the only way to reach this sanctuary is floating along a narrow but extremely poetic stream by rowing boats that take 45 minutes…

An iron boat can carry 3-5 people and a large wooden boat – up to 20 locals people. The stream is edged by rice, grass, small paths, and temples here and there. A local pilgrim can spend here traditionally three days to visit entirely the area and pray at all the temples. The first temple they often stop is called Den Trinh (i.e. The Shrine for First Presenting), where Vietnamese burn the first joysticks to inform the local deities about their presence and pray for a good trip and good luck for the year ahead. If you are anxious to reach the main Wharf of Huong Son Mountain to start the uphill trip to see the Main Grotto of Huong Tich, you may skip this temple, especially in the peak season between January and early April. The uphill trip takes an hour climbing on the ancient flat and sometime slippery stones, which have been here thousand years ago. The road is "breathtaking" in all aspects – you will have some exercise, and at the same time have chance to take some stops to contemplate beautiful scenery and daily life of local farmers, who plant cassava and apricots in the valleys, who run quickly on the slippery stone with their burdens of tapioca, apricots or medicinal herbs whilst you are careful with your steps. The main pagoda is set in a huge grotto containing a highly decorative shrine. Each stalactite and stalagmite inside, which is soaked by undercurrent, is combined with a legend about its miracle and good luck. Most of them became small shrines by now. Remember that the stone grotto is huge and very cool, so stop for a while at the entrance to dry your sweat before coming in. The main festive days of Chua Huong stretches from January to early April, busy and exciting. Sometimes it's drizzling and the Vietnamese all believe that the real good things will reach you if you catch rainwater after praying in a sacred pagoda. And among all the sacred temples and pagodas in Northern Vietnam, Chua Huong is even more attractive and mysterious not only for its spectacular scenery, but for the painstaking road you passed over to reach to the top.

 AFTERNOON: Take the boat from Thien Tru back to Ben Duc wharf where you’ll get on the bus to drive back to Ha Noi. Arrive in Ha Noi around 6.30 pm. Drop you at your Hotel, tour finish! 

MORNING: MinMax Travel Guide pick up travelers at your hotel from 7.3 to 8.15 am. It takes 2 hours on the bus from Ha Noi to Yen river (Ben Duc wharf). You’ll take the boat from here. This is the highlight of the trip. You’ll enjoy the beautiful landscape on the both sides of the river. After 1 hour boat trip, you get to the first pagoda: Thien Tru (heaven kitchen), you do 2 km trek up. You’ll see some more pagodas on the way but you skip them because you should save time to trek to the last pagoda, the main and the biggest one: Huong Tich. Finally, you’re rewarded with a nice view of a big cave with many natural statues: gold tree, silver tree, mother’s breast…Then it takes 45 minutes to get down to Thien Tru where you have lunch.

Note: Long dress is politely requested.

Attention: $15.00 USD is added for going by cable car 2 ways.

All Inclusive Daily Tour Cost:

Custom made MinMax Travel offered around the mystical, exciting and unspoiled destinations in Vietnam. MinMax Travel offer discounted vacation packages that are fun and relaxing with high quality services. MinMax Travel can bring you from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands and more to Vietnam in style and comfort

  * If you don't have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).

 Tour price includes:

* Transportation and transfers
* Boat trip
* English speaking experience guide
* Lunch as indicated in the itinerary.
* Admission fees and permits where applicable
* Services charges and government taxes

Tour price exclude:

* Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
* Personal expenses
* Tips and Gratuities

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

WHAT TO BRING:

* Please dress long pants and long sleeve during visit temple.
* Sun Gears, Camera + Film, Sandal, Rain gear, Flash Light, Insect Repellent...
 
HOW TO START:

 * MinMax Travel Co., Ltd  - Vietnam Tourism Advisor is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.