Grand Vietnam tour with Bana Hill

Be welcomed at the airport by our Authentik Travel's tour guide and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Overnight at Flower Hotel (ROH room) or similar
 

Exploring the Temple of Literature or Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, the outstanding Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, visiting the French Quarter, and discovering the Hanoi Old Quarter

9:00 AM: Get picked up by tour guide to the Temple of Literature which was built under the Ly dynasty in the 11th century for worshipping Confucius and teaching Royal children. Enjoy a walk in the garden to the city’s symbol Khue Van Cac. You will then visit the World Heritage "stone steles” which shows the names of outstanding students. Continue to explore the Quoc Tu Giam which is considered the first national university of Vietnam.

The next stop is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (closed every Monday) which offers a deep insight into Vietnamese culture through traditional costumes, tools, musical instruments, and traditional houses of many ethnic groups. To fully explore this interesting museum, it takes you around two hours. 

In the afternoon, visit (outside) Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum before continuing the day with a walking tour in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Start with a small pagoda named Ba Da quietly located in a small alley - only a few steps from the Hanoi Great Cathedral, built by French colonialism in the 19th century. Your tour guide takes you to typical streets of Hanoi, such as Lan Ong Street, which sells traditional medicine, and Lo Ren Street, where metal items are produced. Stop to visit the Dong Xuan Central Market - the largest in Hanoi. Continue walking to the famous area for night activities and street food - Ta Hien Street, where you can see the vibrant streets with a lot of amazing local foods and drinks. Try to taste some for an unforgettable experience.

Return to the city center and take a break before attending the water puppet show, a unique performance that originated in the 11th century. These shows depict the daily life, culture, and beliefs of the Vietnamese people through puppets moving on water. The performance often includes traditional music as well.

Come back to the hotel. End of the day​

Breakfast at hotel and wait for the pick up from the Express Bus to Sapa.
After 5 hour driving in the new Highway, you will arrive in Sapa. Check in your hotel and relax.
In the afternoon, travel to discover Ma Tra Village which is about 5km southeast of Sapa town, Ma Tra appeals travelers for its gorgeous scenery highlighted with impressive rice terraces. 
Take a trekking throughout the valley, cross a stream, visit some houses in the village to explore their local daily life. Back to Sapa town in the afternoon. 
Overnight at Sapa Elegance Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar

Enjoy breakfast at local restaurant and start a full day of trekking from Cat Cat Village of the Black Hmong. Visit its beautiful waterfall then follow the path to Y Linh Ho village.
Arrive at Y Linh Ho bridge. Stop to relax a little bit then resume trekking along the buffalo path through the hills. You will have chance to enjoy the splendid view over the rice terrace valley considered one of the most fantastic of the world.
Lunch will be served on the way.
After lunch take a short break before trekking to the Lao Chai village of the black Hmong and Ta Van village of the Zay people.
At 16.00 meet our driver and transfer to Sapa
Overnight at Sapa Elegance Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar
 

It time for you to relax and explore the Dragon Jaw Mountain. Walking up to the mountain is the way to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes and a lot of flowers on the way.
From the top of the Dragon Jaw Mountain, you will able to view all charming Sapa town and the Peak of Fansipan from distance.
Afternoon, be picked up by Bus and back to Hanoi.
After 5 hour driving, you will be at your hotel in Hanoi. Check in and relax.
Overnight at Flower Hotel (ROH room) or similar
 

07:40 – 08:30:  Our Sunlight cruise's tour guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer to the Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farm lands and Red River delta, stop for short break in the half way.
12:00-12:30: Arrive in Beo Harbor, transfer by tender to Sunlight Cruise, and enjoy welcome drinks, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions then check in to your cabin
13:00: A special lunch of Vietnamese cuisine with fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through Islets . These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
14:30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and completes its entry through Cua Van Area. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Explore Dark & Bright Cave in Ha Long Bay by kayaking.
16:30: Enjoy Snorkeling and swimming in nearby area.
17:30: Come back to cruise later to enjoy sun set party and cooking class, drop anchor for staying overnight. Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits.
19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
21:30: Relax or join in the fishing and Overnight on board.
 

06:00: Enjoy sunrise and admire the never ending miraculous scenery of the Bay.
07:00: Light breakfast, coffee and tea served
08:00: Start riding bicycle 5 km to Viet Hai Village, Viet Hai is a small village in the middle of jungles, covered by high mountains range of the Cat Ba National Park.
09:45: Riding back to our boat, relax before checking out
11:00: Lunch will be served on board
12:00: Disembark at to Beo Harbour. Take our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.
16:00 – 16:30: Arrival back at your hotel
Overnight at Flower Hotel (ROH room) or similar
 

After your breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for a short flight to Danang.
On arrival, get a pick up and travel to discover Bana Hill and Golden Bridge on the top of the mountain.
Get a cable car from the foot of mountain to the top and enjoy the breath taking views, the picturesque French Village, Da Nang’s largest and grandest Linh Ung Pagoda, romantic flower gardens and even Fantasy Park, a large indoor amusement park. Especially, walking in the Golden Bridge that brings you an unforgettable trip.
Back to Danang and transfer to Hoian town.
Overnight at Phu Thinh Resort ( Deluxe room)
 

Enjoy a city tour in Hoian ancient town which is listed in the Heritage of Humans.
Some real treasures that need to be discovered are Hoian Museum, Japanese bridge, China Town, Quan Thang ancient house,

Discover the local market and the old busy port of the 15th century for the international boats from China, Netherlands, Japan, and Poland.
Finally, visit the Thang Loi silk factory, known as a good establishment in Hoian to have tailor-made silk clothes.
Overnight at Phu Thinh Resort ( Deluxe room)
 

Depart from your hotel in Hoian town either by bike or by boat to Kim Bong Village by the Thu Bon River.
Start a discovery in Kim Bong. This village has long been known for its wood carving. At first, the artisans inherited the techniques from the northern Vietnamese. Later, from business exchange, they could successfully adopt the know-how of Chinese and Japanese sculptures and cultivate their own style.
Stroll around the village to understand their daily life and visit a carpenter's workshop to admire their talent. It is possible to buy some wood products for your souvenirs.
After that, you can enjoy a 5km bike ride or motorbike taxi (if you choose not to ride a bike) from Kim Bong to Tra Nhieu. This is a real immersion into the countryside in the center of Vietnam. 
The trip will allow some unprecedented meetings for instance, Ms Duoc with the mat weaving, Mr Kha with the bamboo sampan basket making and Mr Huynh Ri with his craftsman shipyard.
A countryside landscape of palm and rice fields, buffaloes and farmers in the fields will surround you along the way.
Arrive in Tra Nhieu, then set off on a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to Cam Thanh Village.
Enjoy some green tea at Mr Day's fisherman family then re-embark the bamboo sampan basket to go crab catching in the water palm tree forest. This is a relaxing moment after hours of biking.
Lunch is served in family restaurant Mr Day – this is a family fisherman working in tourism.
After lunch, enjoy a nice walk in the village to discover how they make nipa for roofs and their daily activities.
Return to your hotel by 15:30
Overnight at Phu Thinh Resort ( Deluxe room)
 

Free in the morning, then meet our driver for a transfer to airport for flight to Saigon.
On arrival, get a pick up to hotel to relax or free time on your own.
Overnight in Duc Vuong Hotel (Sup room) or similar
 

After your breakfast, Enjoy a full day Saigon city tour.
Meet our tour guide and driver at your htoel to enjoy a full day city tour.
Visit the Reunification palace (or the war memorials Museum), Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office inspired by Orsay Station in Paris.
Then, transfer to Cho Lon District to discover its old quarter, Binh Tay Market and the colorful Quan Am pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in the city. Its architecture and decorations have remained since its construction.
Return to Saigon city for a walk in the city center visiting sites like the former Catinat streets, the Opera house, City Hall as well as Ben Thanh market.
Overnight in Duc Vuong Hotel (Sup room) or similar
 

Get picked up from your hotel and transfer to Cai Be.
Upon arrival, embark on a boat trip on a branch of the Mekong River to Vinh Long. Experience the rhythm of life on the legendary Mekong River with a visit to Cai Be floating market and the orchid canals .
Visit crafts workshops of rice, popcorn, coconut caramel and rice cake.
Cycle or walk on the village paths to discover the ancient and beautiful Phu Chau pagoda where serenity reigns and meet the local people.

Enjoy lunch in an open air restaurant where you can taste a famous local specialty, the Elephant ear fish. Then enjoy tasting delicious fruits while rowing a small rowboat in the canals shaded by the fruit trees.
Continue your boat trip to Vinh Long and meet our driver at the pier for a transfer to Can Tho. 
Arrive in Can Tho in the late afternoon.  Check in at your hotel and relax.

Enjoy free time on your own to discover the city located on the Mekong River.
Stay overnight in Hau Giang Hotel (Deluxe room)
 

Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the pier for a boat trip to visit Cai Rang floating market, the largest and most lively market in the Mekong Delta.
There are so many colors and smells in the bubbling atmosphere where hundreds of sampans are filled with goods such as rice, fruits, and craft products. Everything is shown to sell from the early morning.
Leave the market and continue the boat trip through the canals and visit a fruit garden.
Head back to An Binh Market which is full of fish, fruits and vegetables.
Stop at Binh Thuy ancient house which contains the orchid garden where “The Lover” was filmed.
Transfer back to Saigon and arrive in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Duc Vuong Hotel ( Sup room) or similar
 

Free to explore your last minute in the vibrant city before transfer to airport for flight home.