Hanoi: Incense Village Discovery & Ninh Binh Scenic Boat Trip

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
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Overview

Join an intimate group of no more than 9 travelers for a full-day journey to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle, with water and all essentials thoughtfully provided. Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide.

Start at the vibrant incense village of Quang Phu Cau—one of northern Vietnam’s most photogenic craft villages—where colorful incense bundles create striking scenes. Continue to Tam Coc, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” and enjoy a scenic boat ride through limestone karsts and peaceful waterways. Conclude your experience with a visit to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, rich in history and cultural heritage.

What's included

  • All Entrance Fee Tickets
  • Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Enjoy a Delicious Vietnamese Lunch
  • Small Group Tour- max 9 pax with best care
  • Limousine pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River
  • Personal expenses & Beverage
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    07:00 – 07:35: Your tour guide will pick you up your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Incense Village
  2. 1h · 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.
  3. Ninh Binh
    6h
    Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. Have a short break to relax.

    Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

    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. 

    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 given much more historical information about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries by your tour guide’s presentation.
  4. Old Quarter
    3m · Admission ticket included
    Get on the limousine to return to Hanoi 18.30 - 19.00: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stayoutside. 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.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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