Incense Village Private Tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Old Capital
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Your trip will be served by a private Vehicle with Air-Condition and water during the tour. The beautiful and colourful landscapes in the Vietnamese countryside for you to discover and photograph northern Vietnam‘s most eye-catching craft village named Quang Phu Cau. By the tour guide's presentation, you will be deep understanding about lifestyle, agriculture & cuisine of Vietnamese. You will visit and be widen knowledge about Hoa Lư - ancient capital and the first Emperor of Vietnam in the 10th century. The most highlight is boating to enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc – nicknamed Halong Bay on land. Local people will do paddle to take you to pass through the caves. Moreover, the rice paddies along the peaceful river make your unforgettable memories about Ninh Binh. You will have the full experience and highlights at two of the most famous tourist destinations in the North with just one day trip.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Old Quarter
07.15 – 07.45: Pick you up at the Old Quarter of Ha Noi
7.45 - 9.00: Arrive Incense Village – named Quang Phu Cau. The incense to dry in various formations, you’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red. Do capture a variety of shots of the workers in action, the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process. Taking more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. Your tour guide will give you informatin about the Worshipping Culture and Religions in Vietnam
Options
Incense Village Private Tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Old Capital
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area.
Lunch
All entrance tickets
Air-conditioned vehicle
English spoken tour guide
Bottles of water
Gratuities
Drinks, personal expenses
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ninh Binh tour
Kelly G,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was a fantastic guide and Jerry was an excellent driver. Tom provided us with a lot of fascinating information. We had a great day!
Great tour
Pioneer50914635191,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience!!! Our tour guide Bruce Lee was so attentive, knowledgeable and made our experience all the better! Our driver was amazing and made us feel so safe on the crazy streets. I truly recommend and hopefully you get lucky enough to get Bruce as your guide!! Simply the best.
We recommend this tour!
M4378YF ,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hoa-san was so kind and proactive! The bus was clean and the driver was very kind. The restaurant also has plenty of Vietnamese food. The restrooms at the facility were all clean, with toilet paper and furnished. It is really nice to experience the incense village and Tam Coc boat in one day! It was a very good memory of Vietnam!
Ninh Binh wins Hoa Lu's former capital after incense village win
BoardingPass716405,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went to Ninh Binh rice planting season. The bus was clean and the driver and guide were very well prepared and very kind
Amazing tour. Beautiful scenery. Tour guide and driver amazing.
jasonmK7354YJ,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I had an experience we will never forget. Bruce Lee our tour guide was very informative about all the history of Vietnam and the drivers made the trip very comfortable. The scenery was so beautiful and the boat ride through the caves was something we will never forget. I would recommend this trip to anybody.
Visited incense village and took boat ride
nereod2026,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the views, excellent tour guide and driver
What an experience!
Rea R,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience! Our Guide Hoi/Bruce Lee 😁 was the best! He was super nice and very respectful. He spoke english very well! Would highly recommend taking this tour and look for Bruce Lee to guide you.
Great tour
katiemF9183UP,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great. The tour guide very passionately explained the history and answered any questions about Vietnam. The tour pays for everything. Also, if you enjoy small tour groups, then this is perfect.
Tour guide made the trip
hollyi147,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Had a great time. The incense part was smaller than expected but overall a great trip. Justin our guide made the whole trip. Super knowledgeable and kind!
Great day with our tour guide AUGUSTINE
juval s,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day with our tour guide Augustine. It was a wonderful way to explore this part of Vietnam. We had a well balanced itinerary and AUGUSITNE went out of his way to make sure we are having a wonderful time .
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