Ninh Binh and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Day Tour from Hanoi

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

Discover the history, culture, and scenic beauty of northern Vietnam on a full-day tour from Hanoi with convenient round-trip hotel transfers within Hanoi Old Quarter. Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and visit the historic Dinh King Temple to learn more about the country’s rich royal heritage. Continue to Tam Coc and enjoy a relaxing sampan boat ride through peaceful waterways surrounded by towering limestone karsts, lush rice fields, and picturesque countryside landscapes. Complete your journey with a visit to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where you can experience the vibrant colors, traditional craftsmanship, and unique cultural atmosphere of an ancient Vietnamese village. Combining historical landmarks, authentic local experiences, and breathtaking natural scenery, this Hanoi day trip is perfect for travelers looking to explore the cultural and rural highlights of northern Vietnam in one memorable experience.

What's Included

Entrance fees & sightseeing as itinerary
English tour guide during the tour
Lunch meal at local restaurant in Ninh Binh
Visit Hoa Lu and Boat trip in Tam Coc
Pick up/drop off within the Hanoi Old Quarter area
Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Drinks, Tips and Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or at the meeting point. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for tour.

OR
Meeting point
160 Đ. Trần Quang Khải

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    Between 7h15 am to 7h45 am: We will pick up all guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit Quang Phu Cau incense village - only 40km from Hanoi. Visitors love coming here because of its unique beauty and the rustic hospitality of the local people.Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of incense-making.Take lots of great memories with incredible photos against the enchanting backdrop of incense-making

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    Then we keep continute going to Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, you will 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.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    We continue on to Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam. After that, we go to the temple of Vietnam’s first emperor. Your understanding of Vietnamese history between the 10th and the 11th centuries will deepen.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    At the end of the day, guests say good bye Ninh Binh and get on minivan transfer to Hanoi City. After 2 hours drive , we will drop off guests at hotel in Old Quarter Area between 18h00 PM to 18h30 PM. End tour !

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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

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