From Hanoi: Incense Village to Ninh Binh with Small Group of 9

5.0 (2 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience an unforgettable day tour from Hanoi, immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Vietnam. Begin your adventure at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where the vibrant sight of incense sticks drying in the sun creates a unique and picturesque setting. Discover the traditional craftsmanship behind incense making, a significant aspect of Vietnamese culture and spirituality. Continue your journey to the serene province of Ninh Binh, known as "Ha Long Bay on land" for its breathtaking limestone karsts and lush greenery. Enjoy a tranquil boat ride along the Tam Coc River, gliding through emerald waters and marveling at the dramatic cliffs, verdant rice paddies, and mysterious caves.

What's included

  • Boat Trip in Tam Coc and Hoa Lu visit
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing
  • English speaking Tour Guide, better care
  • Lunch meal with vietnamese cuisine
  • Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
  • Minivan Transfer Hanoi to Ninh Binh & Return
  • Beverages, Tips and Personal expeneses

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 7h30 AM. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details. It takes about 1hour to 1.5 hour drive from Old Quarter to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.
  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 Ancient Capital
    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. The ancient citadel, perhaps, makes the province more attractive because it creates the cultural identity of the area and help people understand more about the cultural, architectural and sculptural values associated with the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Viet Nam country).
  5. Old Quarter
    2h · 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 Hanoi, you can come to our meeting point: Hanoi Opera House. We will pick you up from here.

End point

If you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting point: Hanoi Opera House. We will pick you up from here.

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp 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 it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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

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