Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L/D)
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
6.00 – 6.20: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to the big bus and depart to Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. And the tour guide & driver pick up you at the bus station to Hotel.
• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
• Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cat Cat village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel, Sapa Town.
Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan(Without guide) (B/L)
Stop At: Fansipan Mountain, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
7:30: Have breakfast at the hotel and check-out the hotel (your luggage will be kept in the hotel’s storage).
8.30: After breakfast, our driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
- Option 2:
12.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in the hotel.
Enjoy free time in the afternoon to discover Sapa town by yourself. Have dinner and overnight in the hotel (Option 2).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
- Option 1:
After lunch, you have free time to relax.
14.30: Start hiking through Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village, home of the Giay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours.
17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace.
In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at the Bungalow.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel/Bungalow.
Day 3: Sapa discovery with long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L)
Stop At: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Tl152, Sapa 290000 Vietnam
- Option 1:
7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for the long trek of 9 kms.
8.00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain then trek to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.
Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 4 hours
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
12.00: Back to the Ta Van Village to shower and prepare for lunch.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch.
13.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Village to Sapa Town.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and go back to your hotel by yourself. Trip ends.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
- Option 2:
7.00: You can join to the our class cooking and lear how to make a some Vietnam foods like: Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,... (Note: The cooking class is only available upon request and costs: 7usd per person).
8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Giang Ta Chai Village, Ta Van Commune, Sapa 008420 Vietnam
8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest and stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People. Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours.
11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, 12.00: Back to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
13.30: The van or car picks you up to come back to the bus station. They will give you the bus ticket.
14.00 - 15.00: You have free time to walk around Sapa Town or go shopping.
15.00 - 15.30: meet all the group members at the bus station to get ready for Hanoi.
15.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and go back to your hotel by yourself.
Trip ends.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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30 P. Lý Thái Tổ, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Traveler pickup is offered
6:00 - 6:20 Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater or the meeting point: "30 Ly Thai To Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi" to depart to Sapa.
Ports
06:00 AM
3 days(approx.)
30 P. Lý Thái Tổ, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
From 1 - 3 years old and height ≤ 100cm: Free of charge(sharing with their parent). Children over 1.m tall must pay the additional ticket costs, pay onsite.
Important note: With any age, if the child is from 100cm - 140cm must be charged 75% price as adult (pay onsite).
Important note: With any age, if the child is taller than 140cm must be charged 100% price as adult (pay onsite).
You can also finish your trip in Sapa.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking