Overview
Detour Mini Adventure
Mixed
Affordable
18-35 Years
30
Locally Guided
NVHL
Itinerary
Welcome to Hanoi! Exchange hellos with your Contiki fam as we hop onto an overnight bus. Let the journey begin... It's the first night, and you're already travelling like a local! This is your chance to get to know your fellow travellers before tucking into your beds for the night. Stay: Overnight Bus
Morning! The sun's yet to rise, so you've some time to catch some more sleep at our local homestay, and grab breakfast too. This morning, we'll hit the road en route to Dong Van. We've got plenty of picturesque viewpoints on the way, so keep your cameras at the ready! Prepare to be amazed. This world-famous route is packed with incredible views. On our drive, you'll see the Heaven Gate, Twin Mountain, Tham Ma slope and even visit an ancient palace - all while being surrounded by lush green valleys all the way through.
It's been a looong day! What better way to end it than by devouring delicious local food with your crew. Then, it's off to your cosy, cosy beds for the night. (B/L/D) Stay: Dong Van Homestay (or similar)
Rise and shine! After breakfast, you'll join a local guide for an exhilarating trek to the Ma Pi Leng peak. It's trek time! Today, we'll hike along the Sky Path, enjoying views of the cascading limestone cliffs, Hmong villages and cornfields along the way. And after a delicious lunch, we'll take a boat cruise to our campsite. But not before checking out the magnificent Tu San Abyss Alley, ofc.
Riverside camping anyone? We'll check into our overnight tents (that open up to breathtaking views of the Nho Que river). Enjoy dinner and music with your crew before resting your trek-tired limbs for the day. (B/L/D) Stay: Nho Que River Camping (or similar)
It's not every day that you get to kayak along a beautiful turquoise river. But today's the day. You'll paddle across the river (with sprawling terrace fields on the banks) before enjoying a lunch by the river with your crew. Then, we'll make our way through Dong Van Geopark where you'll visit a local H'mong man who'll charm you with the sweet tunes of a traditional Qeej flute. Wanna catch 360° panorama views of Dong Van Town? You can choose to join us for a challenging but short trek up to a French fortress.
Tonight, we'll head out to explore this quaint town even further. (B/L) Stay: Dong Van Homestay (or similar)
It's the final day. But we ain't done just yet. This morning, we'll head back to Ha Giang (with even better views this time! ). Today, we'll stop by for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience and meet the wonderful women who create intricate traditional linen fabrics that help support their community. And with that, it's time for the final leg of the journey. So, get comfy in your reclining seats as we head back to where it all began. After 5 incredible days, it's time to say goodbye. Don't forget to exchange socials with your crew! We just have a hunch that you'll be planning your next trip soon… (B)
Trip Inclusions
- See the Heaven Gate - Check out the incredible views from Heaven Gate - a popular stop off on the Ha Giang loop.
- Check out the Tham Ma Slope - Stop by to get a view of the winding roads that resemble a massive snake making its way down the slope!
- Visit the H'mong King Palace - Walk like a royal around this ancient palace that's made with green pebbles, pine woods, terra-cotta tiles and even sugarcane! (Seriously.)
- Take a Incredible Trek through the Sky Path - Lace up your boots! You'll take a challenging but short trek towards the Ma Pi Leng peak, passing by H'mong villages on the way.
- Grab a Scenic Lunch - Feast on a delicious lunch with incredible views of the Nho Que river. It's a photo ops hotspot!
- Cruise through the Tu San Abyss Alley - Go with the flow on a local boat cruise as you check out one of South Asia's largest canyons.
- Kayak along the Nho Que River - Paddle through the turquoise waters of this beautiful river with views of scenic rice fields and mountains along the way.
- Tune into the Sweet Melodies of Traditional Vietnamese Flute MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Ever heard of a Qeej? It's a sacred instrument that was used to call the spirits (or at least that's what the legends say!). Today's your chance to witness a local man playing it.
- Hike up to the Dong Van French Fortress - Ready? We'll trek all the way up to ruins of the Dong Can fortress - a beautiful stone structure built during the French colonisation. It's the perfect spot for epic 360° views of Dong Van town.
- Help Support Local Communities & Learn about H'mong Linen Weaving MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Meet the incredible women at the Lung Tam Linen Cooperative who are working to preserve the craft of H'mong linen weaving. You'll see all the complicated stages of weaving, learn how they make high-quality fabric here and support local communities too.
- 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- 2 nights in Homestay, 1 night in Overnight Bus, 1 night in Twin Share Tent
- Local Guide, Driver
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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