07:00 – 07:20 AM: Our tour guide will pick you up your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Incense Village.09.15: Arrive at Incense Village where is 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. 10.30: Departure for Ninh Binh one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. 12.15: We arrive at Tam Coc village, Ninh Binh province. You enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. 13.15: After our lunch, we go to the Tam Coc boat station to discover the beauty of nature on Sampan boat. We enjoy the sightseeing of caves, limestone mountain on river – which is called Ha Long on Land. Your local rower will do paddle to go under caves. You discover very beautiful stalactite and rice fields are surrounded by limestone mountain systems along the river. The pictures of natural beauty will be shown you. 15.15: We move to visit Hoa Lu the ancient Capital of Vietnam. 15.45 We arrive at Hoa Lu. 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. 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.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!
Vietnam · Culture
Hanoi: Full-Day Journey to Incense Village & Ninh Binh
The journey
- 01 Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and photograph its colorful incense displays
- 02 Enjoy a small-group day trip with comfortable limousine transport from Hanoi
- 03 Savor a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc
- 04 Take a sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s caves and limestone landscapes
- 05 Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
- 06 Learn about Vietnamese worshipping culture, religion, and early history from your guide
Discover a full day of culture, history, and scenery as you travel from Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. This small-group journey combines traditional craft heritage with some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes, all with comfortable transport and an English-speaking guide.
Capture striking scenes at the incense village, where bright bundles of incense create one of the region’s most photogenic settings. Then continue to Ninh Binh for a Vietnamese lunch and a peaceful sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s river, caves, and limestone karst scenery. Complete the day at Hoa Lu, where temple visits and guided commentary bring Vietnam’s early history to life.
Capture striking scenes at the incense village, where bright bundles of incense create one of the region’s most photogenic settings.
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What's Included
- Limousine pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Professional English-Speaking Guide
- Savor a mouthwatering Vietnamese Lunch
- All Entrance Fee Tickets
- Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
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- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi for pick-up arrangements, check your email once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time or contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.
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