Incense Village Private Day Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh

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Why we love it?

This private 10-hour tour from Hanoi offers a comprehensive exploration of northern Vietnam’s cultural and natural highlights. You’ll visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Stick Village to observe traditional incense-making and learn about local worship practices, followed by a transfer to Ninh Binh. There, you’ll enjoy a boat trip through Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land,” where a local rower will guide you past limestone caves and scenic rice fields. The tour concludes with a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first emperor, providing historical context about the region in the 10th and 11th centuries. The experience includes private transfers, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and a Vietnamese lunch, making it suitable for travelers interested in history, culture, and natural landscapes.

Inclusions

  • Private Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh
  • Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
  • Set lunch meal and entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Visit Quang Phu Cau Incenses Village
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Boat Trip at Tam Coc to see nature view and caves

Exclusions

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

Itinerary

then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Village within 60 minutes drive.

We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM. Please ready at your lobby, our driver will come and call your name for the tour then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Village within 60 minutes drive.

Stop 2

9.15: 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.

10.30: Departure for Ninh Binh

10.30: Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. 11.30: Restroom, local coffee at the Rest stop.
12.15: Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.

Stop 4

13.15: 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.

Hoa Lu - the ancient Capital of Vietnam

15.15: 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.

Stop 6

16:15: Say good bye to Ninh Binh and you'll get on the transfer back to Hanoi & drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area about 18h00 PM. Tour end.

Please Note

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi City (08km far Old Quarter Area). Please ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour to Ninh Binh.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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