--- title: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village- Hoa Lu - Trang An Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 78 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 99 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/quang-phu-cau-incense-village-hoa-lu-trang-an-small-group-tour/ --- # Quang Phu Cau Incense Village- Hoa Lu - Trang An Small Group Tour In our comparison: #99 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the beautiful and colorful landscapes in Northern Vietnam by visiting two of the most popular tourist destinations in the North with just one day trip. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of incense-making in Quang Phu Cau village. You will also visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and then take a boat ride to enjoy the peaceful scenery in Tam Coc. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: private from €63 · small group from €78 - Min. 6 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 €78 per person for the Private of Group 6-8 pax option; other options up to €86 - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Crossing Vietnam Tour - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: private from €63 · small group from €78 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 40. - 5 stars: 36 (90%) - 4 stars: 3 (8%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private of Group 6-8 pax | €63 / person (for 6+ people) | English | Pickup included | | Private of Group 4-5 pax | €73 / person (for 4+ people) | English | Pickup included | | Join-in Small group tour | €78 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | | Private of Group 2-3 pax | €86 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | ## What's included - English Speaking Tour guide during the trip - Bottled water - Permission to the Incense Village - Lunch - Pick up and drop off at your hotel by AC Transfer ## Not included - Beverages, Tax, Insurance. - Tips, Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (3h) - From Hanoi, we will head to visit Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and immerse into this paradise of colorful world. Our guide will give you detailed introduction to making incense sticks processes and also help you take incredible with this vibrant scenery. 2. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (1h; admission included) - 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 Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty. 3. **Trang An Grottoes** (1h 30m; admission included) - 13.15 PM: Discover Trang An grotto on a boat ride. You can have 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 owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and... ## 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #99 of 121** | €78 | 8h–9h | 4.83 (40) | varies by option | | [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 #99 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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