• Old Quarter - Guests will be picked up from their hotel or accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready in the lobby as the tour guide will arrive to call your name for the tour. The drive to the first destination, Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, takes approximately one hour.
• Làng Hương Chùa Mối - Quảng Phú Cầu - 9:15 AM: Arrive at the Incense Village, known as Quang Phu Cau. Here, incense is laid out to dry in various formations, providing a vibrant sea of red and color for photography. Capture images of workers in action, the village workshops, 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 worshipping 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: Arrive at Tam Coc village in Ninh Binh province. Enjoy a lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. 1:15 PM: After lunch, walk 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 through the caves, revealing stunning stalactites and rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains. The natural beauty will be a sight to behold.
• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 3:15 PM: Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam.
  3:45 PM: Arrive at Hoa Lu and proceed to 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. Additionally, learn why the first king of Vietnam chose this area as the first capital. This location is also a beautiful spot for photography due to its peaceful and unique landscape. 4:15 PM: Conclude activities at Hoa Lu and depart for Hanoi.
• Old Quarter - 6:30 PM: Arrive at the center of Hanoi. The tour guide will bid farewell and drop guests at their respective locations, marking the end of the trip.

• Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area.
• All entrance tickets and English tour guide.
• Bottles of water on transfer.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver.
• Visit Incense Village, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Tam Coc.
• Lunch meal with Vietnamese traditional dishes.

• Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips for guide

Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, located on the outskirts of Hanoi, is a renowned destination known for its century-old tradition of crafting incense sticks. Visitors to Quang Phu Cau can explore and appreciate the cultural heritage of Vietnamese incense artisans while capturing breathtaking photos. Following this, a visit to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc in Ninh Binh province offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s quintessential rural landscape. At Tam Coc, often referred to as “Halong on land,” visitors can enjoy a scenic boat tour and then explore the historic capital of Hoa Lu.

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