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Worthy Trip!
The tour was amazing! Bruce Lee is such a nice your guide, very informative and ensured that we are taken care of during the tour.
Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10–11 hours
- Price from
- $85 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 692 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 9
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
- 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
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
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
Highlights
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
What's included
Included
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
Not included
Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tippings for Tour Guide and Driver
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick travellers up in the Old Quarter Hanoi only. PLEASE MOVE TO OUR OFFICE AT 7.00AM, IF YOUR HOTEL IS OUTSIDE OF THE OLD QUARTER. Address: 73 Nguyen Truong To, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Feel free to contact us to get more information.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
692 reviews
Important Information
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh lasts about 10–11 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick travellers up in the Old Quarter Hanoi only. PLEASE MOVE TO OUR OFFICE AT 7.00AM, IF YOUR HOTEL IS OUTSIDE OF THE OLD QUARTER. Address: 73 Nguyen Truong To, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Feel free to contact us to get more information. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyEY6K5JIAagmNrdCo+bh/QQ=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyItCnudiGhIzEhWdaGXxyWI=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(692)
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This tour was a bit...
This tour was a bit underwhelming. I don't know if I was just Vietnam-ed out by this point ( I had already been there for almost three weeks) but the "incense village" is just a little courtyard decorated with incense where they take tourists for photos. The lunch was amazing and the boat ride down the river under the caves in Ninh Binh was super cool. It's a long day for what you actually see and experience
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⭐ Fantastic guide – thank you, Hoà (Bruce Lee)!
We had Hoà (Bruce Lee) as our guide for the tour, and he was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Bruce Lee was always kind, helpful and perfectly punctual. His English is excellent, and his explanations were clear, interesting and easy to follow. What we appreciated most was how attentive Bruce Lee was throughout the whole day. He thought of everything, even the smallest details, making the entire experience easy, relaxed and enjoyable. He is professional, knowledgeable and genuinely pleasant to spend the day with. We really felt very well looked after throughout the tour. Thank you so much, Bruce Lee, for taking such great care of us and making our day in Ninh Binh so special. Highly recommended! ❤️
Operator response
Dear alessandrasY5688AP, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience here on Tripadvisor! You really made our day more special by sharing your experience about Vietnam Stunning Travel Tours with us. For customer satisfaction, we always try to make our services become the best. We not only would like to give you traditional food flavors but also provide you more information to understand the culture, history as well as the local here. And I'm sure that the tour guide have done a great job. When you come to us, any member of our company will try to give you the perfect journey. It's our pleasure to satisfy our clients. Thank you and best regards Vietnam Stunning Travel team!
M
Simply perfect tour!!!!
Thanks to our guide Hoa “Bruce Lee”, we spent a wonderful, perfect day with the scheduled times, without any stress. Always attentive to our needs (cushions for the boats, masks for the factory, fresh water during the trip, umbrellas and fans for visiting temples). Very understandable English. Always smiling. Thanks also to the driver who drives safely even in chaotic traffic.
Operator response
Dear Maurob1972ts! from Vietnamstunningtravel travels and tours, thank you so much for taking your precious time to give comment on our services.and we ere glad to hear that our services did meet your expectation.Vietnam stunning travel team always try our best to make you unforgettable experience.your sweet compliments and thanks will be surely passed Hoa as well as whole team as a big reward for our effort to satisfy our customers.Thank you very much and we wish you good luck, happiness, and enjoyable travels. Best regards Vietnam Stunning Travel team!
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Great trip to Incense Village and Ninh Binhh
Our trip to Incense village and Ninh Binh today was excellent. Our guide Mr Bruce Lee was knowledgeable and explianed every asoects of the trip clearly. He ensued our day is enjoyable and confortable . Thank you, Bruce! The lunch was included in the package and was sumptuous.
Operator response
Dear Adventurer682654! , from Vietnam Stunning Travel. Travels and Tours! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience here on Tripadvisor! You really made our day more special by sharing your experience about Vietnam StunningTravel Tours with us. For customer satisfaction, we always try to make our services become the best. We not only would like to give you traditional food flavors but also provide you more information to understand the culture, history as well as the local here. . When you come to us, any member of our company will try to give you the perfect journey. It's our pleasure to satisfy our clients. Thank you and best regards Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
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Ninh binh and incense village tour
Its very good tour for ninh binh and incense village. Everything was so good. Also vietnamese lunch was so delicious. The tour guide is bruce lee, he is the best guide. He helped for everything and take very good photos. Thank you.
Operator response
Dear Trail58665776352! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue providing the best service possible.We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Vietnam soon! Have a safe and happy journey! Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
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Excellent experience
Excellent experience, everything positive from the first quick and precise contacts. Punctual pickup, young but very professional, friendly, and engaging guide. Punctual driver and smooth driving. Excellent organization of stops and restaurant choice for lunch. The possibility of arranging a drop-off at Tom Coc was very much appreciated. Very good and excellent service
Operator response
Dear Eyeswid!. Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing us during your trip! We’re thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your thoughtful words truly mean a lot to our entire team and encourage us to keep delivering the best possible service to every guest. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back on your next visit. Safe travels and see you again soon! Warm regards, Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
A
Great day trip to Binh Minh and Incense Village
Fantastic day out with Hoa our tour guide, really enjoyable day discussing different aspects of life in Vietnam as well as the destinations we visited as well as the most delicious lunch set out for us. Everything was clearly set out and we we kept fully advised of the itinerary and what we doing next. Highly recommended tour of Incense village and Binh Minh day tour. Thank you Hoa for a amazing day. My wife who was Coeliac was well looked after for lunch.
Operator response
Dear Ann S! We’re really happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time with us. It was a pleasure to meet you and be part of your trip in Vietnam. Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead, and we hope to see you again someday! Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
A
Interesting insight to how bamboo becomes a incense stick
Very informative and interesting look at how the humble incense stick is produced, never fully understood the amount of work involved to produce a stick of bamboo. Nicely set out tour of the operation from start to finish
Operator response
Dear Ann S! We are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to accompany you on your journey and are delighted to know that you enjoyed every moment of the tour. Your satisfaction is the greatest reward for our team, and your thoughtful words inspire us to continue creating exceptional experiences for our guests. We hope this will not be your last visit to Vietnam, and we would be more than happy to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
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Vietnam Stunning Travel
Lovely experience, to Ninh Binh, Incense village and Tam Coc. Tam our tour guide was friendly with a great sense of humour . He is very knowledgeable and able to communicate well. Our driver was careful and also super friendly. Our Lunch experience was tasty, we'll prepared and presented well. Compliments to the chef and team. Our boat trip on Tam Coc was magnificent . The scenic views were awesome. Just a big word of thanks to Tam and driver for picking us up earlier from the boat trip as it was very long. This was definitely worth every penny
Operator response
Dear 900sho! from Vietnam stunning travel, travels and tours! Vietnam stunning travel thank you very much for your sharing about your Ninh Binh trip with us.We are also delighted to know that you enjoyed your trip alot with the guide..We always try our best to service the tourist with the best services.We hope that welcome you again in Ninh Binh on the other tours.thank you so much and best regards Vietnamstunningtravel team
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