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From Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village & Ninh Binh Boat Trip

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Description

Join an exclusive group of up to 9 travelers for a full-day tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Travel in comfort with 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 local guide. First, visit the vibrant Incense Village of Quang Phu Cau, northern Vietnam’s most picturesque craft village, perfect for photography. Next, 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.

Tour Options

From Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village & Ninh Binh Boat Trip
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

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

60 min

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.

120 min

Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. Have a short break to relax

60 min

Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

Admission included120 min

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.

Admission included60 min

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.

Admission included150 min

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!

Highlights

All Entrance Fee Tickets
Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Professional English speaking tour guide
Enjoy a Delicious Vietnamese Lunch
Small Group Tour- max 9 pax with best care
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

What's included

Included
All Entrance Fee Tickets
Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Professional English speaking tour guide
Enjoy a Delicious Vietnamese Lunch
Small Group Tour- max 9 pax with best care
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
Not included
Personal expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Pickup Locations & Times

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.

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Important Information

  • 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.

Reviews(1)

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Anna_Y
January 31, 2026
Great trip

We had a great time visiting Ninh Binh. It’s a bit of a drive especially with kids but it’s 100% worth it! Thanks to our Gide Tam!

Operator response

Thank you so much for choosing our services! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip. It was a pleasure having you, and we truly hope to welcome you back again very soon 🥰 Wishing you a wonderful day ahead!

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