Private Tour | Incense Village, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Van Long Wetland from Hanoi

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Full-day tour.

Departure time: 08:30 AM - 07:30 PM.

Pick-up Point: Your hotel or the central area of ​​Hanoi.

Duration: Approximately 11 hours.

Transportation: Private transportation.

Dissolution location: At your initial pick-up location.

When you confirm your reservation, kindly note down your hotel address 

 

– ABOUNT THIS SERIVE –

Hanoi, the capital city with a history spanning over a thousand years, holds a profound cultural and historical depth for the Vietnamese people. From the heart of Hanoi, villages with numerous traditional crafts radiate outwards. Through the vicissitudes of time, generations of skilled artisans have continued to inherit and develop these traditions to this day. On this trip, you will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional incense-making process and take some amazing photos.

The trip also includes a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, dating back over 1000 years. This was the capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties.

Next, you will board a boat and immerse yourself in the stunning natural scenery of the Van Long Wetland Reserve, with its lagoons, mountains, caves… and home to many species of animals and plants. Especially at sunset, you will see many birds returning to roost.

For generations, the Vietnamese people have been associated with the craft of making incense sticks, and many traditional craft villages in Hanoi have been preserved by skilled craftsmen. Quang Phu Cau Incence Village is one such village that specializes in making incense and has been standing the test of time as a unique cultural beauty of Hanoi capital's countryside.

 

– ITINERARY –

08:30 The tour guide picks you up at your hotel or the central area of ​​Hanoi and departs for Quang Phu Cau village. Upon arriving, you will begin to explore and learn about the traditional Vietnamese incense-making process with a history of more than 100 years. What's special is that incense makers have created a way to arrange incense bouquets into beautiful and colorful images. It's really interesting to have the opportunity to experience and take memorable photos.

 

11:00 Depart for Ninh Binh. On the way you will go through countryside and rice field - nice view from the car

 

12:30 Enjoy lunch at the restaurant

 

13:30 Get on the bus to visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - The capital of the Dinh and Le dynasties from 968 - 1009. The ancient capital is located in an area of ​​400 hectares, surrounded by rivers and stunning limestone mountains, creating strong natural defensive walls for the capital.

 

15:00 Continue to the boat excursion to explore the Van Long flooded area. With an area of ​​3,500 hectares, it is the largest flooded nature reserve in the Red River Delta. This place has become an attractive destination for tourists. by the charming, pristine landscape and typical ecosystem of the Red River Delta wetlands. Van Long Lagoon is considered a waveless bay and is recognized as Asia's most typical wetland conservation area.

Van Long has hundreds of species of birds from many places coming here to reside, creating a beautiful picture in the afternoon. In particular, this is also the habitat of the Delacour's langur, which is listed as a rare animal in Vietnam. To fully feel the peaceful atmosphere of Van Long in the afternoon, you will ride a bicycle along the dike with your guide.

 

17:30 Time to get back to Hanoi

 

19:30 Arrive at your destination in Hanoi, the tour end

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Your private car/bus.
• Lunch.
• English/ Japanese/ Korean/ Chinese speaking guide (Depend on your choice).
• A bottle of Water/ person.
• Bamboo boat.
• Bicycle.

EXCLUDED:

• Personal entertainment expenses.
• Personal costs: telephone fee, laundry, tip for tour guide.
• Tip for guide & driver (non-compulsory).
• Other service not mentioned in the itinerary.