Day Tour | Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu & Trang An Tour

— GERENAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Full-day tour.

Departure time: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

Duration: 11 hours.

Pick-up Point: At your hotel (Please specific your address).

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Embark on a full-day journey that combines Vietnam's rich cultural heritage with its breathtaking natural landscapes. Begin your adventure at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where you'll witness the traditional craft of incense making and capture stunning photos of the village's colorful incense displays.

Continue to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th century, where historic temples and fascinating stories bring the country's early history to life. Conclude your journey with a peaceful sampan boat ride through the spectacular Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its emerald waterways, towering limestone mountains, and mysterious caves.

This tour offers an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty, making it one of Northern Vietnam's must-visit experiences.

 

– ITINERARY –

07:30 AM: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter, ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure.

 

08:20 AM: Arrive at Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. Experience a fascinating walking tour, guided by local experts.

• Immerse Yourself: Witness the mesmerizing art of incense-making as skilled artisans demonstrate each step, from bamboo chopping to dyeing the sticks and crafting the aromatic incense paste.
• Engage with Locals: Get to know the heartwarming stories and history behind the
• Age-old tradition as you chat with friendly villagers.
• Photo Opportunities: Capture picture-perfect moments of incense bundles and the artisans' creative process, a photographer's paradise!

Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours

 

10.00 AM: Departure for Ninh Binh – a heaven of leisure and relaxation.

 

11.15 AM: Restroom, local coffee at the Rest stop.

 

12.15 PM: Arrive at Ninh Binh. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

 

1.15 PM: Discover Trang An grotto on a boat ride. You can have a chance to visit this

• World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a
• wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours

 

3.30 PM: Visit Hoa Lu - Ancient Capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

 

4.15 PM: Departure for Hanoi.

 

6.00 - 6.30 PM: Return to Hanoi, where we'll drop you off at your hotel, concluding this enchanting excursion.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Private AC round-trip transfers.
• Pick-up and drop off right at hotels (within and near the Old Quarter).
• Local English-speaking tour guide. 
• Permission to the Incense Village.  
• Entrance fee tickets.  
• Boat trip in Trang An.
• Local lunch.

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.  
• Drinks for lunch. 
• Other services not mentioned.