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Full-day Yen Tu Mountain - Pilgrimage Land From Ha Long

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Offered in: English, Vietnamese
Overview

Take a short ride out of Halong City to Yen Tu, known as the ‘Buddhist capital of Vietnam’ to discover the majestic Yen Tu Mountain, sacred to millions of Buddhists who make a pilgrimage to its lofty peak, where a pagoda is perched.

Highlights:

  • Enjoy picturesque views of dense bamboo and pine forests as you ride by cable car tothe summit.
  • Visit Hoa Yen Pagoda located under a rocky outcrop.
  • Take a walk in the clouds as you ascend the steps that lead to the 1,068 meters above sea level Dong Pagoda.
  • See the spectacular panoramic views of the coast that stretches to Northern Vietnam.
  • Enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal at a restaurant located at the base of the mountain.

What's included

Inclusions:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bai Chay area.
  • Transportation with air-conditioning.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Cable car.
  • Vegetarian Lunch.
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge).
  • Travel insurance.
  • This tour will have a maximum of 15 traveler.

Exclusions:

  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Meeting and pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bai Chay area

Depart: 07:00

What to expect

We will pick you up at your hotel for the 40 km drive to Yen Tu Mountain.

The surrounding area is made up of a system of pagodas, shrines, towers and forests, all situated within this immense arched mountain range in northeastern Vietnam.

Take the cable car to visit Hoa Yen Pagoda at the altitude of 534 meters. Here, you can see two 700-year-old frangipani trees. Then climb the steps to reach Dong Pagoda, perched atop the mountain’s peak, at an altitude of 1,068 meters..

The beauty of Yen Tu lies in how the majesty of its mountain ranges mingles with the ancient and solemn quietness of its pagodas, shrines and towers..

Once you reach the summit you can take in the beautiful panoramic view of Northern Vietnam.

Enjoy a pure vegetarian lunch at a local restaurant nearby. In spring, Yen Tu attracts a huge number of tourists sightseeing and going on pilgrimages.

There is also Yen Tu Festival, which takes place on the 10th day of the first lunar month lasting until the end of the third lunar month.

Additional info
  • This tour will have a minimum 2 of travelers and maximum 15 of travelers
  • There's a surcharge of 40% during the Vietnam New Year Holiday (07 - 14 Feb 2024), please pay this fee directly to the tour operator.

Children policy:

  • 75% off for children under 1,2m.
  • Full charge for children from 1,2m Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.

Booking policy:

  • For Half-day, Full-day tours: 24 hours in advance.
  • For two-day, three-day: 48 hours in advance.

Availability & Surcharge

  • This tour is available everyday except departing from 7 Feb 2024 to 14 Feb 2024
Operated by: HỘI AN EXPRESS
Cancellation Policy

All cancelation from guest arise additional charges as follows:

For Half-day, Full-day tours:

  • More than 24 hours before departure: No charges.
  • Less than 24 hours before departure or No show : 100% of the tour.

For two-day tours up:

  • More than 90 days before departure: No charges.
  • From 90 days to 30 days before departure : 10% of the tour.
  • From 29 days to 7 days before departure : 50% of the tour.
  • Less than 7 days before departure: 75% of the tour.
  • No show : 100% of the tour.
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