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- Air-Conditioned vehicle and maximum group size for this special tour that our firm arranges is 9 travellers to guarantee providing the finest service possible.
- The beautiful and colourful landscapes in Vietnamese countryside for you to discover and photograph northern Vietnam‘s most eye-catching craft village named Quang Phu Cau Incense Stick village.
- Deep understanding about lifestyle, agriculture & cuisine of Vietnamese.
- Visit Hoa Lư - ancient capital of Vietnam
- Boating at Tam Coc – nicknamed Halong Bay on land. Going under the caves see rice paddies (Mar to Oct, or water lily flowers along the peaceful river)
- Includes all entrance fees, lunch, bottled water (3 bottles/per)
- Gain more from your visit with a local guide to provide commentary
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
07.15 – 07.45: Your tour guide and driver will come to your place to pick you up (the time we will confirm before the trip) 9.15: Arrive at 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 and color. Do capture a variety of shots of the workers in action, the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process. Visiting some local people’s houses to be widen knowledge about the real life of Vietnamese. Taking more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. Your tour guide will give you information about the worshipping culture and religions in Vietnam. 10.30: Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
12.15: We arrive at Tam Coc village, Ninh Binh province. You enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. 13.15: After our lunch, we go to the Tam Coc boat station to discover the beauty of nature on Sampan boat. We enjoy the sightseeing of caves, limestone mountain on river – which is called Ha Long on Land. Your local rower will do paddle to go under caves. You discover very beautiful stalactite and rice fields are surrounded by limestone mountain systems along the river. The pictures of natural beauty will be shown you. 15.00: Arriving at Hoa Lu - ancient capital of Vietnam. We walk to visit the King's temple to be widen knowledge about Vietnam history. 15.45: Departure for Hanoi. 18.15 : We arrive at the centre of Hanoi. Our tour guide say good bye and drop you at your place. The end of our trip
Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area only.
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance tickets. English Speaking tour guide.
Bottles of water
Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tippings for Tour Guide and Driver
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Pickup included
657 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nullapercaso,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour experience was fantastic and super well organized. The shuttle is super comfy, never been on such a great shuttle before. Driver was great and very careful. And the tour guide (Bruce Lee 😉) was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He shared so many insights from the places we visited and I absolutely loved the whole experience. Thank you!
Stephanie B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had such a good time. Transportation was nice and comfortable. The Village was fun and took a lot of pictures. The boat ride in Ninh Binh was a lot of fun.
waruny00s,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We’ve got a nice experience for this trip, Ninh Binh, the beautiful pics and production process from the incense village, the historical knowledge from Hua Lu Temple and the great scenery in almost 1 hour from the boat experience. Especially for the staff, Tom and Jerry, they are so kind and full of service mind, with a lot of funny and engaging stories from Tom.
StephWestbrooks,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time with Tom. The Incense Village, Temple, canoe ride. I would highly recommend and would definitely do this again. I’m traveling with my spouse and three friends and this was perfect day spent. Transportation was very comfortable.





Resort14362035773,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had such a great experience exploring Ninh Binh with our guide, Tom. Tom is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and brings just the right touch of humor to make the journey even more enjoyable. What we really loved was how he shared not just the highlights, but also the deeper stories behind the place - from the history of Ninh Binh and its dynasties to even local ghost stories, which made everything feel more alive and memorable. Beyond that, we had so many great conversations with him - about Vietnamese culture, different perspectives, and how cultures compare across countries. It didn’t feel like a typical guided tour, but more like traveling with someone who genuinely enjoys sharing and exchanging ideas. We love it!!!

bradcG5123MW,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such a great tour. Our tour guide Tom was outstanding, the knowledge and experience he gave us was second to none. Could not be happier with this tour. Tom was the best tour guide anyone could ask for. I definitely recommend a tour with them, it is a must.
B1672GNkatec,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This experience was fantastic. Our guide Tom was exceptional. Highly recommend this day tour to anyone coming to Hanoi
Winnipegtravelher,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
From the very beginning, Timmy was welcoming and knowledgeable. I appreciated his local insights and thoughtful explanations. His passion for the area was contagious and made the entire experience more meaningful. The pace of the incense tour was perfect—and Timmy adapted when we asked to stop at a war museum on the way back. I would recommend Timmy to anyone looking to explore the area in a deeper, more engaging way.
Lisa D,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Experience was amazing from hotel to pick up to drop off. Bruce Lee was our tour guide. We highly recommend him as he was so informative and helpful throughout the whole day. If you’re considering doing this tour then don’t hesitate to book. Thanks Bruce Lee for a wonderful day.









markbJ684ZT,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Full itinerary - small group - Excellent guide Tom!
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