Boat ride in Trang An grotto - the World Heritage Site

Opportunity to capture stunning photos

Heartwarming interaction with local villagers

Start and end in Hanoi

• 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 Trang An grotto.

• DETAILED 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.
  13.15 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

  15.30 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.
  16.15 PM: Departure for Hanoi.
  18.00 - 18.30 PM: Return to Hanoi, where we'll drop you off at your hotel, concluding this enchanting excursion.
  Duration: 2.5 hours