Small Group Day Tour: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village to Ninh Binh

10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Located in Ung Hoa district, 35km from downtown Hanoi, the village is well known for its century-old craft of making incense. In the past, making incense was done only in Phu Luong Thuong village. Gradually the craft spreads to Dao Tu and Cau Bau villages. At present, Quang Phu Cau commune has become one of the most prominent incense making villages in the suburbs of the capital. Quang Phu Cau still has the traditions of a northern delta village but it also has a modern touch.Combine three scenic attractions in one tour with this full-day small-group tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to the colorful Incense Village. Afterwards, visit Tam Coc, known as the Halong on land, and enjoy a boat tour, then visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

What's Included

All Entrance Fee Tickets
Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Enjoy a Delicious Vietnamese Lunch
Small Group Tour- max 9 pax with best care
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River
Professional English-Speaking Guide
Limousine pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
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. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time or You contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    07:00 – 07:35: Our tour guide will pick you up your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Incense Village.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    09.15: Arrive at Incense Village where is 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. 10.30: Departure for Ninh Binh one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam.

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

    12.15: We arrive at Tam Coc village, Ninh Binh province. You enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. 13.15: After our lunch, we go to the Tam Coc boat station to discover the beauty of nature on Sampan boat. We enjoy the sightseeing of caves, limestone mountain on river – which is called Ha Long on Land. Your local rower will do paddle to go under caves. You discover very beautiful stalactite and rice fields are surrounded by limestone mountain systems along the river. The pictures of natural beauty will be shown you.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    15.15: We move to visit Hoa Lu the ancient Capital of Vietnam. 15.45 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
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    Get on the limousine to return to Hanoi 18.30 - 19.00: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

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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