Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Incense Village Ninh Binh Gateway - Group of 09 Guided Tour

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village for colorful photo opportunities
  • 02 Explore Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam
  • 03 Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Coc and Trang An
  • 04 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch during the day
  • 05 Take a small boat ride through Tam Coc
  • 06 See limestone karsts, caves, and rice-field scenery
  • 07 Experience rural life in northern Vietnam
  • 08 Travel in a small group with an English-speaking guide

Discover a full day of culture, countryside scenery, and classic Ninh Binh landscapes on this guided small-group tour from Hanoi. From the colorful craft traditions of Incense Village to the historic legacy of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the day combines local life, history, and some of northern Vietnam’s most photogenic scenery.

Travel through rural Vietnam, climb Mua Cave for sweeping views over Tam Coc and Trang An, then enjoy a Vietnamese lunch before boarding a small boat to explore Tam Coc’s limestone formations, caves, and rice-field landscapes. With round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide, and a small group for better care, this is a well-rounded introduction to one of Vietnam’s most scenic regions.

Travel through rural Vietnam, climb Mua Cave for sweeping views over Tam Coc and Trang An, then enjoy a Vietnamese lunch before boarding a small boat to explore Tam Coc’s limestone formations, caves, and rice-field landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

After being picked up from your accommodation between 8:00-8:30AM, you will depart to Ninh Binh. On the way you will be able to see scenery of rural living in Vietnam, complete with green fertilizer fields. You will also be able to witness local wildlife such as buffalo eating grass and ducks swimming.Your first stop will be at the Hoa lu Temple, the first capital of Vietnam which was built in the 10th centuryAfter having arrived, you will spend a few minutes receiving an overview on these grounds. Following this, you will venture towards the Mua cave, which was constructed following the model of a 'miniature great wall' in china, containing nearly 500 steps up to the mountains. you will spend around 1-hour trekking up to the top of the mountain where you will receive an overview of the impressive panoramic views of Tam Coc, Trang an & Ninh Binh cityAt 12:30 you will travel on the bus to Tam Coc, where you will have a lunch consisting of special Vietnamese foods. After this, you will get on a small boat to travel around Tam Coc for about 1.5 hours. The local people will take you to discover the beautiful landscape which is called 'Halong Bay on land', and you will encounter two green rice fields with great lime stones and wonderful caves. You will eventually finish with 30 minutes for biking, to visit the countryside or to go shopping at some embroidery shops where they sell handcraft goods. At 4:30PM, you will get on a bus to return to Hanoi, before arriving in Hanoi at 7:00PM at which point you will be returned to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter Area
  • High-quality transfer service
  • Vietnamese lunch
  • Experienced English Speaking Guide & Driver
  • Small Group with Better Care

What's Not Included

  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips
  • Holiday surcharge

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We will pick up at your hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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