A Perfect Day at Incense Village and Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration9h - 10h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
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Overview

Begin your perfect day with a visit to the charming Incense Village, where you can witness the traditional art of incense making. Brightly colored incense sticks line the village paths, creating a picturesque and fragrant start to your journey. Then head to the stunning province of Ninh Binh, often referred to as "Ha Long Bay on land." Enjoy a peaceful boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, drifting through limestone karsts, lush rice fields, and mysterious caves. The highlight of the trip continues at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where you can explore centuries-old temples and learn about the country's early dynasties. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich history, this day tour perfectly blends culture, nature, and tradition.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing
  • Air-condition minivan transfer with experience driver
  • Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
  • Boat trip in Tam Coc (Three Caves)
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will pick up guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Our driver will come to your hotel pick up then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Insence Village where is about 45 km away Old Quarter.
  2. 2h · 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 we keep drive to Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam
  3. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We arrive at Tam Coc village, Ninh Binh province then you will enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. After our lunch, we walk to the Tam Coc boat station to discover the beauty of nature on Sampan boat. We enjoy the sightseeing of caves, limesstone mountain on 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.
  4. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We keep leaving Tam Coc to move to Hoa Lu – the ancient Capital of Vietnam. We will go to the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first Emperor. You will given much more historical information about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries by your tour guide’s presentation. Moreover, you will understand the reasons that the first king of Vietnam chose that area as the first capital. This area is also beautiful place to take photos because of the peaceful and unique landscape. Our activities are done at Hoa Lu and we do departure for Hanoi
  5. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Guest will say good bye Ninh Binh and get on limousine transfer back to Hanoi. After 2 hours drive , we will arrive at Hanoi and drop off guest at their hotel between 18h00 pm to 19h00 pm. Tour ends

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 guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Our driver will come to your hotel pick up then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

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.

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