• Old Quarter - Between 7:15 am and 7:30 am: Guests will be picked up from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready in the hotel lobby, as the guide will check in with the receptionist for the full-day tour. The journey to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village will take approximately 1.5 hours.

• Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú Cầu - 9:15 am: Arrival at Quang Phu Cau, known as the Incense Village. Here, incense is laid out to dry in various formations, providing a vibrant backdrop for photos of workers amidst this sea of red and color. Capture diverse shots of the workers in action and the incense-making process. Visit local homes to gain insight into the authentic Vietnamese lifestyle. Take more photos of the friendly locals who have been producing incense for generations. The tour guide will share information about Vietnam’s worship culture and religions.
  10:30 am: Depart for Ninh Binh, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Northern Vietnam.

• Tam Coc - 12:15 pm: Arrival at Tam Coc village in Ninh Binh province. Enjoy a Vietnamese cuisine lunch at a local restaurant. 1:15 pm: After lunch, head to the Tam Coc boat station to explore the natural beauty on a Sampan boat. Enjoy the scenic views of caves and limestone mountains along the river, known as Ha Long on Land. The local rower will paddle under the caves, revealing stunning stalactites and rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains. Capture the breathtaking natural beauty.

• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 3:15 pm: Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam.
  3:45 pm: Arrival at Hoa Lu. Visit the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first Emperor. The tour guide will provide extensive historical information about Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries. Learn why the first king of Vietnam chose this area as the first capital. This area is also a beautiful place for photography due to its peaceful and unique landscape.

• Old Quarter - At the end of the day, guests will bid farewell to Ninh Binh and embark on a 2-hour drive back to Hanoi City. Guests will be dropped off at the same hotel in the Old Quarter between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Tour concludes.

• Visit Incense Village and Ninh Binh in One Day
• Vietnamese lunch cuisine at a local restaurant
• English tour guide during the tour
• Pick up and drop off within the Old Quarter ONLY
• All entrance tickets as program
• Bottle of water per person

• Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses

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.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

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