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Discover the vibrant colors and rich culture of Vietnam on this private day trip from Hanoi.Explore the colorful Incense Village of Quang Phu Cau, Hoa Lu, and boat ride through of Trang An

Highlights

• Discover the art of incense-making on a guided tour of Quang Phu Cau Village
• Learn about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
• Take a boat ride through the Trang An grotto and see the Skull Island
• Enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant in Ninh Binh
• Cycle quiet country lanes around Trang An, past rice fields, villages.

Description

Embark on a full-day tour from Hanoi to the Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Hoa Lu, and Trang An. Witness the mesmerizing art of incense-making, explore the ancient capital of Vietnam, and take a boat ride through the Trang An grotto. Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Head to the Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and experience a fascinating walking tour, guided by local experts. Immerse yourself in 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 and get to know the heartwarming stories and history behind the age-old tradition as you chat with friendly villagers. Capture picture-perfect moments of incense bundles and the artisans' creative process, a photographer's paradise. Depart for Ninh Binh, a heaven of leisure and relaxation. Stop for a restroom break and enjoy a local coffee. Arrive in Ninh Binh and have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, discover Trang An grotto on a boat ride. Spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island.” or You can experience boating through rice fields on both sides on a winding river to cross the caves. Besides, you will relax on the boat for about 1.5 hours to admire the majestic limestone caves. Sitting on the boat, you will be able to admire the majestic beauty of the mountains, the high mountains, and this poetic space will definitely make you remember forever. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. Depart for Hanoi and return to your hotel, concluding this enchanting excursion.

Includes

Private transportation with A/C Hotel pick-up & drop-off English-speaking local guide (Surcharge for other language guide) Entrance fees to all attractions Bamboo boat ride in Trang An/ Tam Coc Vietnamese lunch Bottled water

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund