Incense Village Group Tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Old Capital

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the unique culture and stunning landscapes of Vietnam on a full-day small-group tour from Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Visit the colorful incense village to learn about traditional incense making and capture incredible photos of its vibrant displays. Continue to Tam Coc, known as “Ha Long Bay on Land,” and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of limestone mountains, rivers, and rice fields. Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, and discover its rich history and cultural heritage. This unforgettable Hanoi day trip perfectly combines local culture, photography, nature, and history.

What's included

  • Bottle of water on transfer only
  • English speaking guide, better care
  • Entrance fees and Boat trip at Tam Coc
  • High-quality transfer between Hanoi & Ninh Binh
  • Lunch with vietnamese dishes at local restaurant
  • Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at Incense Village named Quang Phu Cau. The incense to dry in various formations, you’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red and color. Do capture a variety of shots of the workers in action, the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process. Visiting some local people’s houses to be widen knowledge about the real life of Vietnamese. Taking more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. Your tour guide will give you information about the worshipping culture and religions in Vietnam.Then continute driving to Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful places for tourism in the Northern Vietnam.
  3. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.
    After lunch, you will discover Tam Coc on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limestone mountain on a river which is called Ha Long on Land. Your local rower will do paddle to take you pass through inside caves. You discover very beautiful stalactite and rice fileds are surrounded by limestone mountain systems along the river. The picture of natural beauty will be shown you. Often referred to as “Halong Bay on Land” due to the lush green rice paddies and towering limestone cliffs, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh are areas of Vietnam that are all too often overlooked by visitors. Just two hours south of the bustling city of Hanoi, we’ve visited Tam Coc many times and believe it is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam.
  4. Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We move to visit Hoa Lu the ancient Capital of Vietnam. Following that, we go to the temple dedicated to Vietnam's first Emperor. You will be given much more historical information about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries by your tour guide’s presentation. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is located in Ninh Binh provice, the land has both marvelous mountains and seas with the development of many attractive tourist areas.
  5. Old Quarter
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At the end of the day, we say good bye to Ninh Binh Province and get on transfer back to Hanoi City. After 2 hours driving, we will arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter and drop off guest back to their hotel. End tour!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you stay outside Old Quarter, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

End point

If you stay outside Old Quarter, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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