• Incense Village Hanoi Tour - 7:30 AM: Guests are picked up by our guide from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House, embarking on a 1.5-hour drive to the craft villages.
  9:30 AM: Arrive at Quang Phu Cau village, renowned for incense production for over a century. Stroll through the village center to observe the artisanal, family-scale incense-making process. Gain insights into how incense is crafted from the beginning and learn about the lives of the manual workers. Meet a family specializing in dyeing incense sticks and admire the outdoor display of thousands of colorful incense bundles. Our guide will capture the best photos for you.

• Chuong Village - 10:15 AM: Depart for Chuong Village, famous for its 300-year tradition of conical hat-making. Interact with local artisans and watch the hat-making process. You will have the opportunity to decorate a hat yourself and take it home as a souvenir.
  12:45 PM: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant, featuring a delightful selection of 8 Vietnamese dishes.

• Temple of Literature & National University - Discover Confucianism in Vietnam during the reign of the Kings.

• Hoa Lo Prison - 3:00 PM: Head to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, initially used by French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.”

• Hanoi Train Street - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: The tour concludes. Return to the hotel or disembark at Train Street.

• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Drinks for Lunch is not included

• Engaging & Adaptable Program
• Experienced Driver and Proficient English-Speaking Guide
• Authentic Vietnamese Lunch
• Clean & Comfortable Bus

ITINERARY:
7:30 AM: Guests are picked up by our guide from hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House, embarking on a 1.5-hour drive to the craft villages.
9:30 AM: Arrive at Quang Phu Cau village, renowned for incense production for over a century.
10:15 AM: Depart for Chuong Village, famous for its 300-year tradition of conical hat-making.
1:30-1:45 PM: Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, established in the 11th century.
3:00 PM: Head to Hoa Lo Prison Museum, initially used by French colonists for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War, known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.”
4:00-4:30 PM: Tour concludes. Return to the hotel or disembark at Train Street.

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