Incense Village to Ninh Binh Tam Coc Day Tour Small Group of 09

10 Hours Free CancellationMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationMin age 4+Guided Operated by Authentic Hanoi Travel

Why we love it?

This full-day small group tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh offers a chance to explore three distinct attractions in northern Vietnam’s countryside. Begin with a visit to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where you can observe traditional incense-making and learn about local culture and religious practices. After lunch, enjoy a scenic boat trip at Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land,” where a local rower will guide you through limestone caves and past rice fields along the river. The tour concludes with a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, including the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first emperor, providing historical insight into the region’s 10th and 11th-century heritage. This tour includes roundtrip transfers from Hanoi, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and a set lunch, suited for travelers interested in culture, history, and natural landscapes.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

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 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