Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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Is Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh worth booking?
Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $65 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 691 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (691)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $65 per person
- 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 cou
What you get
- Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area only.
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All entrance tickets. English Speaking tour guide.
- Bottles of water
About this experience
- 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. - Deep understanding about lifestyle, agriculture & cuisine of Vietnamese. - Visit Hoa Lư - ancient capital of Vietnam - Boating at Tam Coc – nicknamed Halong Bay on land. Going under the caves see rice paddies (Mar to Oct, or water lily flowers along the peaceful river) - Includes all entrance fees, lunch, bottled water (3 bottles/per) - Gain more from your visit with a local guide to provide commentary
What's included
Included
- Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area only.
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All entrance tickets. English Speaking tour guide.
- Bottles of water
Not included
- Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tippings for Tour Guide and Driver
What you'll see and do
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
180 minutes here
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
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. 15.00: Arriving at Hoa Lu - ancient capital of Vietnam. We walk to visit the King's temple to be widen knowledge about Vietnam history. 15.45: Departure for Hanoi. 18.15 : We arrive at the centre of Hanoi. Our tour guide say good bye and drop you at your place. The end of our trip
420 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 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
- Vietnam Stunning Travel
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 691 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
691 verified traveler reviews for Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This tour was a bit...
This tour was a bit underwhelming. I don't know if I was just Vietnam-ed out by this point ( I had already been there for almost three weeks) but the "incense village" is just a little courtyard decorated with incense where they take tourists for photos. The lunch was amazing and the boat ride down the river under the caves in Ninh Binh was super cool. It's a long day for what you actually see and experience
via Viator
⭐ Fantastic guide – thank you, Hoà (Bruce Lee)!
We had Hoà (Bruce Lee) as our guide for the tour, and he was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Bruce Lee was always kind, helpful and perfectly punctual. His English is excellent, and his explanations were clear, interesting and easy to follow. What we appreciated most was how attentive Bruce Lee was throughout the whole day. He thought of everything, even the smallest details, making the entire experience easy, relaxed and enjoyable. He is professional, knowledgeable and genuinely pleasant to spend the day with. We really felt very well looked after throughout the tour. Thank you so much, Bruce Lee, for taking such great care of us and making our day in Ninh Binh so special. Highly recommended! ❤️
via Tripadvisor
Great trip to Incense Village and Ninh Binhh
Our trip to Incense village and Ninh Binh today was excellent. Our guide Mr Bruce Lee was knowledgeable and explianed every asoects of the trip clearly. He ensued our day is enjoyable and confortable . Thank you, Bruce! The lunch was included in the package and was sumptuous.
Response from the operator: Dear Adventurer682654! , from Vietnam Stunning Travel. Travels and Tours! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience here on Tripadvisor! You really made our day more special by sharing your experience about Vietnam StunningTravel Tours with us. For customer satisfaction, we always try to make our services become the best. We not only would like to give you traditional food flavors but also provide you more information to understand the culture, history as well as the local here. . When you come to us, any member of our company will try to give you the perfect journey. It's our pleasure to satisfy our clients. Thank you and best regards Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
via Tripadvisor
Ninh binh and incense village tour
Its very good tour for ninh binh and incense village. Everything was so good. Also vietnamese lunch was so delicious. The tour guide is bruce lee, he is the best guide. He helped for everything and take very good photos. Thank you.
Response from the operator: Dear Trail58665776352! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue providing the best service possible.We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Vietnam soon! Have a safe and happy journey! Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
via Tripadvisor
Great day trip to Binh Minh and Incense Village
Fantastic day out with Hoa our tour guide, really enjoyable day discussing different aspects of life in Vietnam as well as the destinations we visited as well as the most delicious lunch set out for us. Everything was clearly set out and we we kept fully advised of the itinerary and what we doing next. Highly recommended tour of Incense village and Binh Minh day tour. Thank you Hoa for a amazing day. My wife who was Coeliac was well looked after for lunch.
Response from the operator: Dear Ann S! We’re really happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and had a great time with us. It was a pleasure to meet you and be part of your trip in Vietnam. Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead, and we hope to see you again someday! Vietnam Stunning Travel Team!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $85
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 242
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 91
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Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh cost?
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Prices start at $65 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 Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh take?
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Plan for about 10 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 Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 691 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
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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 Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
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Around 242 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh 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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