Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L/D)

Hanoi - 6:00 – 6:20: Guests are picked up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transferred to the large bus, and depart for Sapa Town.

9:30: Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort stop.

11:00: Second comfort stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.

Sapa - 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, greeted by the vibrant traditional attire of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. The tour guide and driver will meet you at the bus station and take you to the hotel.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
• Savor a lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine and complete check-in procedures.

Cat Cat village - 14:30: A brief drive to the entrance of Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, situated near the base of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. The local guide will introduce you to the daily life of the locals, leading a trek down to the valley’s base to the waterfall where the French constructed a Hydraulic Power Station; pause for photos with the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill for the bus to return to Sapa in the afternoon.

The trekking distance is approximately 2.5 km and takes about 2 hours.

17:00: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel with evening activities.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Sapa – Fansipan (Without guide) (B/L)

Fansipan Mountain - 7:30: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out (luggage will be stored at the hotel).

8:30: After breakfast, the driver will take you to the Cable Car Station, where you will spend 20 minutes on the cable car enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Upon reaching an altitude of 2800 meters, take time to admire the view and capture photos, visit the pagoda, a spiritual destination, and trek up 600 steps to reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Allocate about 1.5 hours for hiking and photography).

Sapa - - Option 2:
12:00: Return to the Cable Car Station and head back to Sapa town.
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at the hotel.

Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa town independently. Have dinner and overnight at the hotel (Option 2).

Ta Van Village - - Option 1:
After lunch, relax at your leisure.
14:30: Begin hiking through Y Linh Ho, then trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to witness the stunning landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. In the late afternoon, arrive at Ta Van Village, home to the Giay ethnic group. The trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts for 3.5 hours.

17:45: Check into the homestay; meet the Dzay family. Enjoy the mountain life at sunset. Participate in cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy a peaceful dinner.

In the evening, visit a nearby local bar with music to socialize with other tourists, then overnight at the Bungalow.

Sapa discovery with long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L)

Y Linh Ho - - Option 1:
7:00 – 7:45: Breakfast at the hotel and prepare a light pack for the long trek of 9 km.

8:00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho, then trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to admire the breathtaking landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, then trek to Ta Van village - home to the Dzay ethnic group.
The trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts for 4 hours.

Ta Van Village - 12:00: Return to Ta Van Village to shower and prepare for lunch.

12:30 - 13:30: Lunch.

13:30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Village to Sapa Town.
13:30 - 14:45: Relax and enjoy your time.
14:45 - 15:00: Gather with all group members at the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.
15:30: Board the bus to return to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21:30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and return to your hotel independently. Trip concludes.

Ta Van Village - - Option 2:
7:00: Participate in a cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese dishes such as Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc. (Note: The cooking class is available upon request and costs $7 per person).

8:00: Breakfast prepared by the family, then start a new day with an engaging trek.

Giang Ta Chai Village - 8:45: Continue walking to the rice paddies for a photo session of the stunning surrounding landscapes. Trek through the bamboo forest and stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village – home to the Red Dzao People. The trekking distance is about 4 km and lasts for 2 hours.

11:00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, 12:00: Return to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch.
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch.

Hanoi - 13:30: The van or car will pick you up to return to the bus station. They will provide you with the bus ticket.
14:00 - 15:00: Enjoy free time to explore Sapa Town or shop.
15:00 - 15:30: Gather with all group members at the bus station to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.
15:30: Board the bus to return to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21:30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and return to your hotel independently.
Trip concludes.

• Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter to Sapa by air-conditioned bus
• Accommodation in a bungalow with private bathroom and toilet
• Twin sharing hotel room at The View Sapa Hotel or similar
• Meals including lunch, dinner, and breakfast
• Fansipan Cable Car, Muong Hoa Monorail, and Fansipan Peak Rail (one-way) tickets
• Complimentary Wifi and water on the bus
• English-speaking local guide service in Sapa
• Insurance during bus travel

• Others not clearly mentioned above
• Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses

• 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.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.