Vietnam Experience (With Ha Giang Loop)
Overview
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Itinerary
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia's most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories. You'll meet your travel comrades and have a free evening to explore. Oh yes, this is the right way to get your Vietnam trip started.
Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
Today we leave Ho Chi Minh City, exchanging fast paced city life for an energy that's a little more quaint. Such is the contrasting beauty of Vietnam. Our journey in a traditional boat will prove just how dramatically this river's fringes can vary. We'll see floating ...
After an early breakfast we'll make our way back to Ho Chi Minh City, detouring past Viet Cong’s Cu Chi Tunnels. See traps, hidden doors & some of the 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fighters dug by hand, and even go down into the skinny tunnels to ex...
With some traditional R'n'R on our afternoon agenda, the morning can be used to put on our discovering boots. We'll dabble in history and religion before taking flight to a coastal town overlooking the South China Sea. Golden sand beaches, turquoise waters and a bustl...
Good news - we have a whole full day to soak up Nha Trang before heading to Hoi An. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach before returning to our hotel to freshen up for our overnight train experience. Tonight, we'll head north via...
Time to rise and shine. After travelling North overnight, you'll be waking up in stunning Hoi An.With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through the vibrant town, visiting an a...
Morning travellers! The day is all yours. Poke around in galleries & market stalls (the best shopping spots in Vietnam in our opinion) and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. And for a dose of culture, you could ride on one of Vietnam’s very own Bamboo B...
Leaving Hoi An will be sad. But we’re heading to Hanoi, so there’s hardly an excuse to not be excited. We’ll grab a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang… Fasten your seatbelts, folks. We’ll catch our internal flight to Hanoi from this quaint coastal town. Welcome to ...
Next up, we’re heading to the epicentre of Vietnam's show-stopping natural beauty. Do you see them? Those lovely landscapes are all yours to admire and explore today. Get inside Vietnam’s legendary army jeep and let’s get going. Spend the day cherishing the crisp air...
Up and about at the crack of dawn today! We’re climbing up 500 steps to the top of the Mua Cave to witness an incredible sunrise over the valley. (You certainly don’t wanna forget your camera for this one). A drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of 'oh wo...
Today will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast with a quick stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Make the most of your time on the junk boat - the views don't get much better than this. To get preppin' for our adventure tomorrow, you have the c...
Wakey wakey! You've got some free time in Hanoi before we hop onto our overnight bus. Look at you, travelling like a local! Tuck into your beds for the night, tomorrow's lined up with even more epic adventures.
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 h...
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Apr 2025
South Korean Soul
I really liked this trip, though I wish we stayed in Busan for at least another night. Both the Contiki and Korean guides were great, there were a few add-ons in eac...
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- Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
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- Overnight Train
- Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar)
- Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)
- Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar)
- Junk Boat (Special Stay)
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- Dong Van Homestay (or similar)
- Nho Que River Camping (or similar)
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