The trip is served by 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. You will be deep understanding about lifestyle, agriculture & cuisine of Vietnamese. You will visit and be widen knowledge about Hoa Lư - ancient capital and the first Emperor of Vietnam in the 10th century. The most highlight is boating to enjoy the beauty of Tam Coc – nicknamed Halong Bay on land. Local people will do paddle to take you to pass through the caves. Moreover, the rice paddies or water lily flowers along the peaceful river make your unforgettable memories about Ninh Binh. You will have the full experience and highlights at two of the most famous tourist destinations in the North with just one day trip.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area.
✔ Lunch
✔ All entrance tickets. English tour guide. Experienced driver.
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Bottles of water
✖ Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tippings for Tour Guide and Driver
Pickup Locations
1. Splendid Jupiter Hotel
2. Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
3. Vietnam Bravo Hotel
4. Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
5. Serenity Villa Hotel
6. Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
7. La Aurora Hang Hanh
8. Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre
9. 7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
10. Nam Hai 1 Hotel
11. The Queen Hotel & Spa
12. Viet Fun Hotel
13. Quang Hiep Hotel
14. Sky Hotel & Suites
15. Zephyr Suites Boutique Hotel
16. Thuy Lam Hotel
17. Old Darling Hotel II
18. Sunflower Hanoi Hotel
19. Hanoi Rose Hotel
20. Melia Hanoi
Additional Info: We pick travellers up in the Old Quarter Hanoi
Itinerary
1
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
Duration: 3 hours
2
Tam Coc
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.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
15.15: We move to visit Hoa Lu - the ancient Capital of Vietnam.
15.45 We arrive at Hoa Lu. Following that, we go to the temple dedicated to Vietnam's first Emperor. You will given much more historical information about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries by your tour guide’s presentation. Moreover, you will understand the reasons that the first king of Vietnam chose that area as the first capital. This area is also beautiful place to take photos because of the peaceful and unique landscape.
16.15: Our activities are done at Hoa Lu and we do departure for Hanoi
18.00: We arrive at the centre of Hanoi. Our tour guide say good bye and drop you at your place. The end of our trip
Duration: 4 hours
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
