Hanoi
Welcome to Hanoi! Exchange hellos with your Contiki fam as we hop onto an overnight bus. Let the journey begin...

Overnight Bus
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.

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.

Ha Giang Loop
This morning, we’ll hop into our van and hit the road en route to Dong Van. 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. Plus, we'll make a quick stop to meet the people working to preserve the craft of H'mong linen weaving.

Dong Van
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.

Day Highlight
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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.)

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.

Dong Van
Rise and shine! After breakfast, you’ll join a local guide for an exhilarating trek to the Ma Pi Leng peak.

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 Canyon, ofc.

Nho Que
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.

Day Highlight
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

Take an 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 Canyon
Go with the flow on a local boat cruise as you check out one of South Asia's largest canyons.

Nho Que
It’s not every day that you get to kayak along a beautiful turquoise river. But that's exactly what you'll do this morning. Next, we'll head back to the accommodation, grab breakfast and jump on a boat back to the harbour. What’s next? We’ll grab lunch at a local spot, then meet a local H’mong man who’ll charm you with the sweet sounds of the traditional Qeej flute.

Du Già
Keep your camera at the ready because we'll drive along many, many amazing viewpoints. Then, it's time to wrap up the day with a dinner to remember, packed with local flavours and good vibes. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug from the heart of the destination.

Day Highlight
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES

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.

See a Traditional Vietnamese Flute Performance 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 Lung Ho French Fort
Ready? We'll trek all the way up to ruins of the Lung Ho French Fort - a beautiful stone structure built during the French colonisation.

Du Già
Morning, sleepyheads! Today we’re chasing a gorgeous little waterfall before packing up and hitting the road. Expect epic views as we wind through terraced rice paddies and dramatic limestone karsts (cameras at the ready!). After a local lunch, we’ll roll into Ha Giang and keep the adventure going.

Ha Giang Loop
And just like 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.

Hanoi
After an incredible trip, 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…