A Perfect Day at Incense Village and Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

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

Begin your perfect day with a visit to the charming Incense Village, where you can witness the traditional art of incense making. Brightly colored incense sticks line the village paths, creating a picturesque and fragrant start to your journey. Then head to the stunning province of Ninh Binh, often referred to as "Ha Long Bay on land." Enjoy a peaceful boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, drifting through limestone karsts, lush rice fields, and mysterious caves. The highlight of the trip continues at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where you can explore centuries-old temples and learn about the country's early dynasties. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich history, this day tour perfectly blends culture, nature, and tradition.

What's Included

Air-condition transfer with experience driver
Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
English speaking guide
Entrance fees & sightseeing
Boat trip in Tam Coc (Three Caves)
Lunch at local restaurant
Beverages, 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 hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Our driver will come to your hotel pick up then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

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Meeting point

If you stay outside Old Quarter, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    We will pick up guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Our driver will come to your hotel pick up then transfer to Quang Phu Cau Insence Village where is about 45 km away Old Quarter.

    1 hour • 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. Then we keep drive to Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    We arrive at Tam Coc village, Ninh Binh province then you will 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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    We keep leaving Tam Coc to move to Hoa Lu – the ancient Capital of Vietnam. We will 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. Our activities are done at Hoa Lu and we do departure for Hanoi

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    Guest will say good bye Ninh Binh and get on limousine transfer back to Hanoi. After 2 hours drive , we will arrive at Hanoi and drop off guest at their hotel between 18h00 pm to 19h00 pm. Tour ends

    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 it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Supplied by Authentic Travel in Vietnam

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

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