Escape Hanoi’s bustle: boat, bike, and visit local families in Tam Coc Hoa Lu. Experience Vietnam’s culture and stunning landscapes on this intimate, guided tour.
Escape Hanoi’s bustle: boat, bike, and visit local families in Tam Coc Hoa Lu. Experience Vietnam’s culture and stunning landscapes on this intimate, guided tour.
- Old Quarter - Guests will be picked up from their hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:15 AM and 7:45 AM. Please provide the hotel name and address in the Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements. Check your email after booking the tour to confirm your pick-up time and receive additional details. The journey to Incense Village takes…
- Old Quarter - Guests will be picked up from their hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:15 AM and 7:45 AM. Please provide the hotel name and address in the Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements. Check your email after booking the tour to confirm your pick-up time and receive additional details. The journey to Incense Village takes approximately 1 hour.
- Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú Cầu - Start your adventure at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where the vibrant sight of incense sticks drying in the sun creates a unique and picturesque setting. Discover the traditional craftsmanship behind incense making, an important aspect of Vietnamese culture and spirituality. Continue your journey to the tranquil province of Ninh Binh, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” for its stunning limestone karsts and lush greenery.
- Ninh Binh - The trip from Quang Phu Cau Incense Village to Ninh Binh takes nearly 2 hours.
- Tam Coc - Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, enjoy a lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. After lunch, explore Tam Coc on a Sampan boat, taking in the beauty of caves and limestone mountains along a river known as Ha Long on Land. Your local rower will paddle you through the caves, where you can admire the beautiful stalactites and rice fields surrounded by limestone mountain systems along the river. This natural beauty is often referred to as “Halong Bay on Land.”
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Following this, visit the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first Emperor. Your tour guide will provide extensive historical information about Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries.
- Old Quarter - At the end of the day, bid farewell to Ninh Binh Province and return to Hanoi City. After a 2-hour drive, guests will be dropped off at their hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM. End of tour!

- Boating Trip at Tam Coc (Halong Bay Inland)
- Entrance fees and sightseeing as program
- High Quality Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh
- Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
- Set lunch meal at the local restaurant
- Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
- Boating Trip at Tam Coc (Halong Bay Inland)
- Entrance fees and sightseeing as program
- High Quality Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh
- Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
- Set lunch meal at the local restaurant
- Visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
- Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
- Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
This tour provides travelers with an opportunity to experience Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. This full-day small-group tour combines three picturesque attractions: Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a…
This tour provides travelers with an opportunity to experience Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. This full-day small-group tour combines three picturesque attractions: Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide to the vibrant Incense Village. Following this, explore Tam Coc, often referred to as the “Halong on land,” with a delightful boat tour, and then visit the historic capital of Hoa Lu.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.