Best Day Trip from Hanoi to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu

11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join an exclusive group of up to 9 travelers for a full-day tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with water and all necessary equipment provided. Your adventure begins with a pickup from your Old Quarter hotel, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide. Start your day by visiting the vibrant Incense Village of Quang Phu Cau, Northern Vietnam’s most picturesque craft village, ideal for photography. Then, head to Tam Coc, known as "Halong Bay on land," for a scenic boat tour. Conclude your journey with a visit to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, delving into Vietnam's rich history.

What's Included

All Entrance Fee Tickets
Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Professional English-Speaking Guide
Mouthwatering Vietnamese Lunch
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 & Drinks
Holiday Surcharge
Other services are not listed 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: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7h00 - 7h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

    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
    Hanoi

    Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. Restroom, local coffee at the Rest stop.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ninh Binh

    Arrive Ninh Binh, you will enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Old Quarter

    Get on the limousine to return to Hanoi 18.30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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