Discover the beauty of northern Vietnam on a full-day tour to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Ninh Binh. Begin your journey at the vibrant incense-making village, where colorful incense sticks create a stunning backdrop for photos and cultural insight. Then travel to Ninh Binh, known as the “Ha Long Bay on land,” for a peaceful boat trip through scenic nature caves, rowed by skilled local boatmen. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and immerse yourself in Vietnam’s rich history and natural charm.
We will pick up guest at the hotel in Hanoi OId Quarter. Driver will hold the sign with your name and pick up you at the hotel's lobby then transfser to Quang Phu Cau Incense Vilage
If you stay outside Old Quarter Area, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point
Between 7h10 am to 7h30 am : We will pick up guest at the hotel in Hanoi OId Quarter. Driver will hold the sign with your name and pick up you at the hotel's lobby then transfser to Quang Phu Cau Incense Vilage within 1 hour
9h00 - 10:00: Arrive at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Here you will have the opportunity to learn more about the incense making and drying process of the local people. Here, you will admire the beautiful incense bundles meticulously tied by the hands of the people to dry faster. Surely this place will give you the most brilliant photos of the incense bundles tied in many different shapes and colors. Not only that, here you will have the opportunity to capture images of workers and local people working hard. Next, you will have the opportunity to visit the local people's houses to learn more about the life and worship culture of Vietnamese people.
10:00 - 15:00: To continue this trip, we will depart to Tam Coc and enjoy lunch at the local restaurants. After lunch , you will relax on the boat in Tam Coc. Here you will take a boat trip on the river to admire the beauty of a picturesque place, you will relax in Tam Coc, which is often called “Ha Long Bay on land.” You can experience boating through rice fields on both sides on a winding river to cross the caves. Besides, you will relax on the boat for about 1.5 hours to admire the majestic limestone caves. Sitting on the boat, you will be able to admire the majestic beauty of the mountains, the high mountains, and this poetic space will definitely make you remember forever.
15:00 - 16:00: Visit Hoa Lu - The first capital in Vietnam: When you come to Hoa Lu, you will explore the ruins of Vietnam's first capital, a capital city covered by rolling mountains, learn more about the Dinh and Le Dynasties, as well as the fascinating past of the country. Here, you will visit ancient architectural works, but still carry a beauty of majesty and magnificence created by many meticulously carved details. You will learn more about the most famous kings in the history of Vietnam. You will be given much more historical information about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries by your tour guide’s presentation.
At the end of your trip, our tour guide will take you back to Hanoi. After 2 hours drive, we will drop of you at your hotel in Old Quarter between 18h00 pm to 18h00 pm. End of day tour.
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