Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village & Ninh Binh Scenic Boat Tour

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join a small, exclusive group of up to 9 travelers on a full-day journey to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary water and all necessary equipment provided for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you will meet your knowledgeable local guide. The first stop is the colorful Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, one of northern Vietnam’s most picturesque traditional craft villages and a fantastic place for photography.

Continue to Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land,” where you will enjoy a peaceful boat ride along a winding river surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts and lush rice fields.

Finally, visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where you can explore historic temples and learn about the country’s early dynasties before returning to Hanoi.

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 & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    07:00 – 07:30: Your tour guide will pick you up your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Incense Village

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ninh Binh

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Old Quarter

    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!

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Aclass Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Nature Walks
Limousine Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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