From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu in Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam

From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu

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Is From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu worth booking?

From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu is a 11.5-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $79 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
54 / 100
Rating
Not yet rated
Duration
11.5 hours
From
$79 per person

Join a small group of up to 9 travelers for a full-day tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, with water and all necessary equipment provided throughout the tour. Beg

What you get

  • All Entrance Fee Tickets
  • Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River
  • A Delectable Vietnamese Lunch Experience
  • Small group tour with best care
  • Professional English-Speaking Guide

About this experience

Join a small group of up to 9 travelers for a full-day tour to Quang Phu Cau, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, with water and all necessary equipment provided throughout the tour. Begin with pickup from your Old Quarter hotel and travel with a local guide to the vibrant Incense Village of Quang Phu Cau. Discover and photograph northern Vietnam‘s most eye-catching craft village named Quang Phu Cau Incense Stick. Afterward, visit Tam Coc, known as the "Halong Bay on land," and enjoy a scenic boat tour. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

What's included

Included

  • All Entrance Fee Tickets
  • Bottles of water, Experienced driver, Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River
  • A Delectable Vietnamese Lunch Experience
  • Small group tour with best care
  • Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • Limousine pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Not included

  • Personal Expenses & Drinks
  • Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above

What you'll see and do

  1. Old Quarter

    07:00 – 07:30 AM: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and depart to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Quang Phu Cau, the incense village, is reached. You see individuals working amid this sea of red in photographs of the incense drying in various formations. Don’t forget to take a variety of pictures of the workers at work, the village workshops, and the incense-making process. Getting more pictures of the welcoming villagers who have been making incense in this village for decades. Your tour guide will teach you about Vietnam’s religious practices and culture.

    60 minutes here

  3. Hanoi

    Departure for Ninh Binh – one of the most beautiful place for tourism in the Northern Vietnam. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    120 minutes here

  4. Ninh Binh

    Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

    60 minutes here

  5. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    Discover Tam Coc on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limestone mountain on a river – which is called Ha Long on Land. Your local rower will do paddle to take you pass through inside caves. You discover very beautiful stalactite and rice fileds are surrounded by limestone mountain systems along the river. The picture of natural beauty will be shown you.

    120 minutes here · Admission included

  6. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    We continue on to Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam. After that, we go to the temple of Vietnam’s first emperor. Your understanding of Vietnamese history between the 10th and the 11th centuries will deepen.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  7. Old Quarter

    Get on the Limousine to return to Hanoi 18.30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

    150 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 9 travelers per booking
Operated by
Authentic Travel Ho Chi Minh

Know before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
11.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
4+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$79 to $89
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
0
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 54

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
Review evidence (18% weight)0
Booking momentum (14% weight)0
Value for money (12% weight)48
Listing quality (10% weight)96
Local standing (8% weight)50
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

How much does From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu cost?

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Prices start at $79 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu take?

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Plan for about 11.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.

Is From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 11.5-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu?

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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 11.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does From Hanoi: Small Group Tour to Incense Village, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Hanoi?

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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Hanoi?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Hanoi?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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