• Old Quarter - Guests will be picked up from their hotels or accommodations in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be prepared in the hotel lobby as the guide will verify your name at the reception for the transfer to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. The drive from the city center takes approximately one hour.
• Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú Cầu - Upon arrival at Quang Phu Cau, known as Incense Village, guests will witness incense drying in various formations, providing a vibrant backdrop for photography. Capture images of the workers, village workshops, and the incense-making process. Visit local homes to gain insight into the authentic Vietnamese lifestyle and photograph the friendly locals who have been crafting incense for generations. The tour guide will share information about Vietnam’s worship culture and religions. The journey then continues to Ninh Binh, a stunning tourist destination in Northern Vietnam.
• Tam Coc - Upon reaching Ninh Binh, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, explore Tam Coc on a Sampan boat, marveling at the caves and limestone mountains along the river, often referred to as “Ha Long on Land.” A local rower will guide you through the caves, revealing beautiful stalactites and rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains. This natural beauty is often overlooked by visitors, yet Tam Coc and Ninh Binh, just two hours south of Hanoi, are among the best places to visit in Vietnam.
• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - The tour proceeds to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, where guests will visit a temple dedicated to the country’s first Emperor. The tour guide will provide extensive historical insights into Vietnamese history during the 10th and 11th centuries. Located in Ninh Binh Province, Hoa Lu boasts stunning mountains and seas, along with numerous tourist attractions. The ancient citadel enhances the province’s appeal by highlighting its cultural identity and offering insights into the cultural, architectural, and sculptural values linked to the legend of Dai Co Viet (an old name for Vietnam).
• Old Quarter - At the day’s end, guests will depart Ninh Binh Province and return to Hanoi City. After a two-hour drive, guests will be dropped off at their hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter, concluding the tour.

• English and Vietnamese Speaking Tour Guide
• Set meal menu with Vietnamese local dishes
• Minivan Transfer Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Return
• Entrance fees for sightseeing as program

• Beverages, Típ and Personal Expenses

If you have visited Hue, you probably know the colorful Thuy Xuan incense village that lots of tourists come by to check in. For those who haven’t had the chance to go to Hue to explore that beautiful handcraft custom, now, right in the capital of Vietnam, you can still experience this culture in Quang Phu Cau incense village in Hanoi. Especially for anyone who loves photography, a visit to this unique Vietnam’s incense village is an absolute must. Far too few travelers make it to Ninh Binh, a mesmerizing area known locally as ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’ thanks to its magical riverine landscape, with sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies. Combine three scenic attractions in one tour with this full-day small-group tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu.

• 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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