Great tour taking us through different scenarios and landscapes. Learning and engaging with local communities was incredible. Best of all was our tour guide, Bruce Lee, no jokes. That was his name. Incredible hospitality, professionalism and very friendly too. He made our journey seamless, fun and pleasant. We enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend this tour and particularly being with Bruce. Thank you so much. You are one of a kind.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area.
- Lunch
- All entrance tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English spoken tour guide
- Bottles of water
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Drinks, personal expenses
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
07.15 – 07.45: Pick you up at the Old Quarter of Ha Noi
7.45 - 9.00: Arrive 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. Do capture a variety of shots of the workers in action, the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process. Taking more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. Your tour guide will give you informatin 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 11.30: Restroom, local coffee at the Rest stop. 12.15: Arrive Ninh Binh, you enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisine. 13.15: Discover Tam Coc on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limesstone mountain on Ngo Dong 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, the local floating market, and rice fileds along the river.
15.15: We move to visit Hoa Lu - the ancient Capital of Vietnam. Afterthat, we visit the temple first Emperor of Vietnam. You will be widen knowledge about the Vietnamese history in the 10th and 11th centuries. 16.00: Departure for Hanoi. 18.30: Drop off, end the tour.
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Reviews
Everything was extremely well planned and executed. Bruce came prepared with water, umbrellas, life jackets, and even cushions for the sampon boat ride. He gave great information and insights throughout the tour. He coordinated for easy pick up with our driver and was thoughtful about rest stops. Stress free amazing experience. I would book again with Bruce without any hesitation or reservation. Highly recommend you book this tour too!
Best part of the trip. Tour guide "Bruce Lee " was amazing. On time everywhere, extremely knowledgeable, esay to understand and spoke very good English. I enjoyed this tour better than the 1 night cruising tour in ha long bay.
Our guide was Hoa (Bruce Lee) and he was just wonderful! His service was impeccable and the thoughtfulness was amazing. Highly recommend him for a superb guide with knowledge,
Tom was a fantastic guide and Jerry was an excellent driver. Tom provided us with a lot of fascinating information. We had a great day!
Such a great experience!!! Our tour guide Bruce Lee was so attentive, knowledgeable and made our experience all the better! Our driver was amazing and made us feel so safe on the crazy streets. I truly recommend and hopefully you get lucky enough to get Bruce as your guide!! Simply the best.
My girlfriend and I had an experience we will never forget. Bruce Lee our tour guide was very informative about all the history of Vietnam and the drivers made the trip very comfortable. The scenery was so beautiful and the boat ride through the caves was something we will never forget. I would recommend this trip to anybody.
Loved the views, excellent tour guide and driver
What an experience! Our Guide Hoi/Bruce Lee 😁 was the best! He was super nice and very respectful. He spoke english very well! Would highly recommend taking this tour and look for Bruce Lee to guide you.
The experience was great. The tour guide very passionately explained the history and answered any questions about Vietnam. The tour pays for everything. Also, if you enjoy small tour groups, then this is perfect.
Had a great time. The incense part was smaller than expected but overall a great trip. Justin our guide made the whole trip. Super knowledgeable and kind!
Great day with our tour guide Augustine. It was a wonderful way to explore this part of Vietnam. We had a well balanced itinerary and AUGUSITNE went out of his way to make sure we are having a wonderful time .
A beautiful hike in nature, and the guide, Bruce Lee was kind, cheerful, and helpful. everyone is very happy Thank you..
Our trip to Vietnam was already incredible, but the tour to the Incense Village, Ninh Binh boating, and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital made it truly unforgettable! From start to finish, it was a perfect blend of culture, scenery, and authentic local experiences. The day began at the Incense Village, where we watched locals handcraft beautiful, colorful incense sticks. The air was filled with the soothing scent of tradition — it felt like stepping into a painting! Then, we continued to Ninh Binh, where the peaceful boat ride through limestone cliffs and emerald-green waterways absolutely took our breath away. The landscapes were straight out of a dream — so serene and photogenic. Exploring Hoa Lu Ancient Capital was like traveling back in time. The temples, ancient architecture, and rich history were fascinating, and our guide brought every story to life. A huge shoutout to our amazing tour guide Felix — he was the heart of the experience! 🌟 Felix kept us entertained with his great sense of humor, deep knowledge, and fun facts throughout the day. Most importantly, he made sure everyone felt safe, comfortable, and cared for the entire time. You could tell he genuinely loves sharing his country with travelers. If you’re visiting Vietnam, don’t miss this tour — it’s a perfect mix of culture, nature, and adventure, led by a guide who makes it all even more special. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended!
I spent the day with Mr Bruce Lee and Mr Q on a private tour. It was the most relaxing day because they tailored the trip to what I wanted to do. We were always first to all the restaurants and the sights. I didn’t want for anything else bc they provided everything! They gave me water, found all the restrooms and made it my day. It was such a beautiful day w them and I just hope you get these 2 guys- they made the whole day fun and again tailored just for me! Thank you so much and I wish you all the best!
Good selection of sites and nice car to drive around. Meal included was nice. Hoa gave good information in the tour and looked after us nicely
Great tour with funny and entertaining guide tour. Place was amazing. Lunch at a great reataurant. All the elementa provided like umbrella, safety vest, water etc made the trip easier and enjoyable
We found hidden gems .The places , the colors, Our guide, Bruce Lee was so enthusiastic, and like an open book of knowledge about Vietnam. We learned a lot, we took the best pictures of our lives. Thank you thank you!
We had a wonderful day tour to Ninh Binh with our guide Hung. He was extremely friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience very enjoyable. Hung not only gave us detailed explanations about the sights we visited, but also shared many interesting insights about Vietnamese history and local customs. Thanks to his knowledge and kindness, we were able to better understand and appreciate the culture of Vietnam. We highly recommend Hung to anyone looking for a memorable and enriching experience!
This is kind of a unique experience to see the production of a incense Stock and the beauty of the colors. And the boat ride along Tam Coc river with the rice fields and lime stones formations is soetacular. I highly recommend it.
Amazing trip to the country side. Nice, comfortable transportation. Our tour guide Hoa or "Bruce Lee" was very kind and full of knowledge and information. He also captured some great photos of our family
Wonderful day trip. Tam was so knowledgeable and kind. He really made the adventure come to life with so much insight and attention.
My wife and I really enjoyed the tour, which featured good food, great attractions, and beautiful scenery. Our guide, Bruce Lee, was very kind, attentive, and provided us with a lot of information about the places we visited, as well as sharing a bit about the history of Vietnam.
Our tour guide Jason was amazing! Super friendly and very knowledgeable on the ancient history of Ninh Binh and the incense village. Highly recommend!
My partner and I went on this trip a couple days ago and had a fantastic time! We were picked up from our hotel in a private SUV which was very nice! A/C and leather seats. Our tour guide Jason was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our driver was also very skillful and we made great time even in heavy traffic. The incense village we went to was a little off the beaten path and offered a great experience of what life is like in a traditional working town. The locals are friendly, and we are even able to make some of our own incense sticks in the family factory. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was very clean and inviting. They had a prepared menu featuring local cuisine, which was perfect for us. While we were only able to see one of the two temples at Ning Binh, we still have fun. I would have preferred to see the other as well. 5/5 would recommend to couples and families.
Lee was our tour guide he is nice, funny and explained things properly. I loved Ninh Binh n imperial city n the lunch personally my fav part of the trip.
Very good tour guide, good English speaker and knowledgeable, strongly recommend anyone that wish like to have a good trip in Hanoi
I did 2 FD tours with QA and I can only recomend him. His knowledge, kindness and the love for his country was unforgetable! I did a 3 weeks trip in Vietnam with 5 different guides. He was the BEST!
Excellent day trip with Bruce Lee. He was so kind and careful with us. He managed perfectly the planning to make it smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend him.
This was a highlight of my stay in Hanoi. It’s always great to get out of the city to see the countryside of Ninh Binh. Incense Village is beautiful for Photo Ops. Nien took amazing p pictures. He was so prepared from an umbrella to protect from the sun to a seat cushion for the boat ride. The driver was also nice and friendly. The car was clean and he was always waiting for us with a smile.
Our guide Bruce Lee was great today. Was very informative about the history and meaning of all the places we visited. His English was very good so easy to understand and also very organised. Lunch which is provided in the package was very good and he made sure we had enough to eat. Private 7 seat Limo Bus was also a good way to travel with big single seats that recline and have massage controls. Thanks for an awesome day Bruce.
Really great tour! The insence part of the tour was very informative and the views from the boat ride were beautiful. Our tour guide Bruce Lee was awesome and knew so much!
Was a great tour with the man Bruce Lee very friendly and very informational, will definitely do another outing with Bruce as our tour guide.
Tour was amazing! Driver was excellent. Tour guid Bruce Lee was amazing and friendly, he had great knowledge about the history of Vietnam and helped us understand the culture. Would highly recommend this tour and Bruce Lee.
Had a great day out, the tour guide ( Bruce Lee ) was lovely. Good food choice at the 2nd stop. I recommend eating breakfast before as the meals roughly at 12 - 1pm
‘Bruce Lee’ (nickname) is a knowledgeable and attentive tour guide, always willing to answer any questions you have. Such a good day out, book this trip now! You won’t regret it.
Mr Fun was super friendly and helpful. Thank you again for the wonderful daytrip. Especially Tam Coc was a great experience.
We were very happy with the trip that was well planned and organised guide Mr.Fun extremely helpful explained us so many things about culture . Nin bhin was top notch place that we visited in Vietnam
The whole went perfect and very well organized. We did a private tour with QA as out tour guide. QA very knowledgeable about all the itineries amd places we visited . He is very humorous and make sure all the time we are comfortable and oke. He also knew the timing to avoid the crowds took all the good pictures for us everytime. He also managed to share Vietnam history and culture. One last note. We also got a good and safe driver. Definitely worth the trip !!!
Bruce Lee is an amazing tour guide. He explained everything we need to know and provided everything we needed for the tour. The driver is very safe. Both of the staff are very professional. Overall, we rate the tour and the staff, excellent!
We booked a private tour for a full day where we wanted to visit the incense village, climb dragon mountain, sampan boat as well as visit the Hoa Lu ancient capital. We are very happy with a full day of excellent service, beautiful views and new experiences. Our tour guide Bruce Lee and driver Nam delivered and executed a wonderful day for us. The itinerary was great with the start in at the incense village followed by the hike of dragon mountain. We then had a great lunch followed by the sampan boat tour and finished with the ancient palace. We really liked that they have prepared equipment for all weather types (umbrella, rain poncho, life vests, sitting pillow for boat) and always cold water and cold tissues! Bruce Lee explained what to expect at each place and gave us ycontinuously throughout the day information and explained the history. The driver Nam made us feel very safe the whole day and was always a step ahead of us, we never needed to wait a minute. Would highly recommend this to following travellers that want a great day of exploring Nihn Binh /Dan & Fanny
The views from were amazing we took so many photos and Bruce Lee was wonderful. He was a great tour Guide he was very personable and made this a great experience for our family. We will definitely recommend this service and experience on our social media to our friends and business associates.
Had a great trip!! Our guide Bruce Lee Was awesome! And the tour was well worth the money! If you visit Hanoi this is a MUST!
Was such an amazing tour, our guide, Bruce Lee was awesome and very informative. He did a great job. Our driver was also very good and safe. Overall great experience and would recommend these guys to anyone!
We had an excellent day with our tour guide, Bruce Lee!! We loved the tour of the incense village and boat ride! He was able to accommodate dietary restrictions for lunch (vegetarian), and thought of every detail on the trip! We especially appreciated the umbrellas and cushions on the boat ride, and his great photography skills!! Highly recommend!
Hoa/Bruce Lee was very nice. He thought of little details like cushions for the boat ride, umbrellas, and handmade fans because it was hot out. We were able to go as quickly as we wanted as we just wanted to see the highlights and not spend all day outside.
It is the nice places to visit, and good guide too , the people is out going and welcome . It’s amazing day and you will not regret if you book for it. We have beautiful scenery, good food , exceptional tour guide , all things goes well
The trip was beautiful. The tour guide Bruce Lee give us so much information about history, culture and traditions. We got good pictures and learn new. 10/10
We had amazing trip with our friendly guibe Bruce Lee. All the activities were planned well and We got so much information about Vietnam culture and history. He kindly answered all of our questions regarding Vietnam and the sights. Kept us us informed what was next on the schedule. Thank you for great trip and see you next time !
We had a fabulous day with our guide Hoa (Bruce Lee). He was very knowledgeable and made sure we enjoyed every moment. Excellent tour, meal, transportation. Would highly recommend!
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