--- title: Incense Village Private Tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Old Capital lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 142 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 109 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 33 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/incense-village-private-tour-from-hanoi-to-ninh-binh-old-capital/ --- # Incense Village Private Tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Old Capital In our comparison: #33 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Your trip will be served by a private Vehicle with Air-Condition and water during the tour. The beautiful and colourful landscapes in the Vietnamese countryside for you to discover and photograph northern Vietnam‘s most eye-catching craft village named Quang Phu Cau. By the tour guide's presentation, 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 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €142 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 109 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vietnam Stunning Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 109 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 108 of 109. - 5 stars: 107 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area. - Lunch - All entrance tickets - Air-conditioned vehicle - English spoken tour guide - Bottles of water ## Not included - Gratuities - Drinks, personal expenses - GST (Goods and Services Tax) ## Itinerary 1. **Old Quarter** (30m) - 07.15 – 07.45: Pick you up at the Old Quarter of Ha Noi 2. **7** (3h) - 45 - 9.00: Arrive 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. Do capture a variety of shots of the workers in action, the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making... 3. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (4h; admission included) - 10.30: Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam 11.30: Restroom, local coffee at the Rest stop. 12.15: Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine. 13.15: Discover Tam Coc on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of... 4. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (3h; admission included) - 15.15: We move to visit Hoa Lu - the ancient Capital of Vietnam. Afterthat, we visit the temple first Emperor of Vietnam. You will be widen knowledge about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries. 16.00: Departure for Hanoi. 18.30: Drop off, end the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €284 | €142 | | 4 | €452 | €113 | | 6 | €546 | €91 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Ninh Binh Day Trips start at €9 per person. ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 121** | €142 | 10h 30m | 4.97 (109) | private | | [Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-hightlight-hidden-gem-from-hanoi-with-skip-the-line/?format=md) | €86 | 10h | 4.99 (4737) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-full-day-small-group-of-9-guided-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 4.99 (1878) | shared | | [Luxury Full Day Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/luxury-full-day-ninh-binh-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 5.0 (454) | shared | Ranked #33 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €531, median €56; typical length 11h. 15 of 121 are private. 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