Full-day Tour from Hanoi to Incense Village & Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Your trip will be served by Air-Conditioned vehicle and maximum group size for this special tour that our firm arranges is 9 travellers to guarantee providing the finest service possible. The beautiful and colourful landscapes in the Vietnamese countryside for you to discover and photograph northern Vietnam‘s most eye-catching craft village named Quang Phu Cau Incense Stick village. You will be deep understanding about lifestyle, agriculture & cuisine of Vietnamese. You will visit and be widen knowledge about Hoa Lư – ancient capital and the first Emperor of Vietnam in the 10th century. The most highlight is boating to enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc – nicknamed Halong Bay on land. Local people will do paddle to take you to pass through the caves. Moreover, the rice paddies along the peaceful river make your unforgettable memories about Ninh Binh. You will have the full experience and highlights at two of the most famous tourist destinations in the North with just one day trip.

What's Included

Pick up and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter Area only (FOR GROUP TOUR)
High-quality Transfer Roundtrip with A/C & Experience Driver
Bottle of water on roundtrip transfer
Set Lunch Meal at Local Restaurant
Pick up and drop off around Hanoi City (FOR PRIVATE TOUR)
Entrance Fees foe sight seeing as program
English Speaking Guide with better care during the tour
Beverages, Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses and Tips
Holiday surcharge

Meeting and pickup

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

1-FOR GROUP TOUR : We only pick up guests at hotel/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM. 2-FOR PRIVATE TOUR : We will pick up guests all places in HANOI CITY.

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Meeting point

FOR GROUP TOUR : We only pick up guests at hotel/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    We pick up all the guests from Hanoi Old Quarter, Depart to Quang Phu Cau Village. Please be ready at your hotel's lobby. 07.15 – 07.45: Your tour guide and driver will come to your place to pick you up (the time we will confirm before the trip)

    30 minutes • 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 Northern Vietnam’s most picturesque tourist destinations Restroom, local coffee at the Rest stop. Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    We arrive at Tam Coc village, Ninh Binh province. You enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. After our lunch, we walk to the Tam Coc boat station to discover the beauty of nature on Sampan boat. We enjoy the sightseeing of caves, limesstone mountain on 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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    We move to visit Hoa Lu – the ancient Capital of Vietnam. 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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Old Quarter

    At the end of the day, we departure for Hanoi City. We arrive at Hanoi for our tour guide say good bye and drop you at your place in Hanoi Old Quarter Area (Group Tour) and any places in Hanoi City (Private Tour). The end of our trip

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Authentic NINH BINH

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Day Cruises
Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Nature Walks
Sightseeing Cruises
Car Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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