• 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 colorful scene. Capture images of the 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: 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, often referred to as Ha Long on Land. The local rower will paddle through 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 location is also a beautiful spot 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

Situated in the Ung Hoa district, 35 kilometers from central Hanoi, this village is renowned for its age-old tradition of incense making. Originally, this craft was exclusive to Phu Luong Thuong village, but over time, it expanded to Dao Tu and Cau Bau villages. Today, Quang Phu Cau commune stands out as a leading incense-making village in the outskirts of the capital. While Quang Phu Cau retains the traditions of a northern delta village, it also embraces a modern flair. Experience three scenic attractions in one day with this full-day small-group tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide to the vibrant Incense Village. Following this, explore Tam Coc, often referred to as Halong on land, with a boat tour, and then visit the historic 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.