Incense Village Small Group Of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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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 and be widen knowledge about Hoa Lư - ancient capital and the first Emperor of Vietnam in the 10th century.
- 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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All entrance tickets. English Speaking tour guide.
Lunch
Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area only.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottles of water
Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tippings for Tour Guide and Driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
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.
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Incense Village Small Group Of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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Reviews
575 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible day trip from Hanoi, highly recommend
suzeyi,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day out, exploring from incense village to Ninh Binh. My guide, Bruce Lee (Hoa), was very kind and friendly from the start, as well as being so informative about everything from the incense making process to the ancient history of Vietnam, and answered all my other questions along the way, too. He also took lots of photos for me, which is always difficult as a solo traveller! I was incredibly lucky to end up on a “private” tour as the only one booked that day, and it was very considerate for the tour to still go ahead as other companies might cancel or rebook you for another day. A great day to see beyond Hanoi with a perfect itinerary curated for you every step of the way.
Tour with Bruce Lee! What's not to love?!
amyashah,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I ended up being the only participant on this tour and I am so thankful it was not canceled! From the moment Hoa (aka Bruce Lee) picked me up, I knew i was going to enjoy this tour. The driver was very safe and professional and transportation was comfortable! Bruce Lee was very knowledgeable and freely shared information about his country - it made this tour extra special! Not only did I learn a lot from him, he was an excellent photographer! I ended the tour with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Vietnam. I cannot recommend this tour and Hoa/Bruce Lee enough!
Definitely worth the trip!
142greggb,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour took us to amazing places on the way to Ninh Binh valley. The incense farm was interesting. Never thought how intricate it is to make the sticks! The boat ride through the river was beautiful and the drivers row with their feet! The trip couldn’t have been as memorable without our tour guide Bruce Lee. He was knowledgeable, charming, and only wants you to have the best tour possible. I’d recommend asking for him by name, you won’t regret it.
Wonderful experience and amazing tour guide- Thanks Bruce Lee!!
Fatima A,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my favorite tour in all of Vietnam. Not only was the excursion itself amazing but our tour guide, Bruce Lee, made it all the more special. At every turn he was ensuring every detail of the trip was well thought out and went perfectly smooth. He shared interesting stories about Vietnam’s history and culture and made things fun the whole way. It’s impressive how much we were able to fit into one tour and never felt rushed. I highly recommend this tour and request Bruce Lee specifically - he is incredible!
Incense Village and Ninh Binh tour with Bruce Lee!
Janine H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to the incense village and Ninh Binh was fantastic our tour guide, Bruce Lee, was amazing. The lunch we were provided was the best we have had on a tour yet. Bruce Lee was very knowledgeable and run to tour to our pace which was great! Highly recommend!
Hanoi incense village
Stephane P,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We visited the Frankincense Village and were well received upon arrival. The place is interesting to discover, but we found the price a little excessive compared to the time actually spent there, especially when we take into account the duration of the trip to get there. It is better to avoid visiting in rainy weather, as some parts of the route become less pleasant and less accessible. It would also be useful to have more information on the working conditions of craftsmen, which sometimes seemed difficult. Better transparency on this aspect would greatly improve the overall experience. Finally, we noticed a certain insistence of the guides for visitors to leave a review on TripAdvisor, which can make you a little uncomfortable. A more natural approach would be preferable.
Stunning colours of the incense world.
W3714YOpaulb,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience nothing like I’ve ever done before. Absolutely fascinating to see how incense sticks are made and find out how much love and attention every single stick gets. The colours are so intense and it was just such a wonderful thing to do. Our guide Felix was fantastic when totally out of his way to make the trip memorable so much so I do it again we loved it.
Interesting place to visit if you never thought of how these little sticks of fragrance are made
Erwin H,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visited the incense village as part of a full day tour to Nimh Bin. Very interesting as I had never thought how these little sticks of fragrance were made. Our guide took a lot of photos as we tried to relax and look good.
A big beautiful day out
D4053ATandrewl,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour as a small group but were lucky enough to be the only people who booked on the day so it became a private tour. Nien was our guide and Jeff our driver. Nien was very knowledgeable and he gave great insights into Vietnamese life and culture. Jeff navigated through the chaotic traffic of Hanoi like it was nothing and when we got to our first stop of the incense village, it was an Instagram bonanza. Nien gave us plenty of free time and took some photos for us. He also gave us masks as the village where the incense is made has a lot of dust and other particles. Next stop was the temple dedicated to Vietnam's emperor, a picturesque place. We then had lunch near Tam Coc. It seems like a place for tourists only. Not a local in sight. But the food was tasty and service was friendly and fast. The highlight was the boat ride through Tam Coc - Halong Bay on land. It was beautiful! The boate rowers do push hard for sale of embroidery but just politely decline and they dont seem to mind. Be prepared for a scowl though if you dont give a tip at the end of the ride. A great day out and totally recommend.
Highly recommend Day Tour
Departure37178585673,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day trip in a small group! Beautiful scenery, friendly and informative guide, and unique insight into local incense making!
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