OVERVIEW
Discover Sapa’s popular attractions on a 2-day, 1-night tour from Hanoi, combining scenic sightseeing with a comfortable hotel stay.
Explore Cat Cat Village, visit Fansipan Peak, and enjoy local Vietnamese cuisine, with welcoming services provided by Viet Adventures.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Trekking: Approximately 4 km · Around 2 hours
06:00–06:20: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Board the bus and depart for Sapa Town.
09:30: First rest stop along the highway toward Lao Cai City.
11:00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before continuing to Sapa.
13:30: Arrive in Sapa Town. Meet your tour guide and driver at the bus station for your transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy a welcome drink, an introduction to the itinerary, and lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes. Complete your hotel check-in.
14:30: Begin a short trek to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people, located in a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Mountain.
Discover local daily life with your guide before trekking down to the waterfall and the historic hydroelectric power station built by the French. Stop for photos by the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill to meet the bus for your return to Sapa.
17:00: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and free time to explore the town in the evening.
Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.
Day 02: Fansipan – Sapa – Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
07:00–08:30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
08:30: Transfer to the cable car station. Enjoy a 20-minute cable car ride with spectacular mountain views.
At an altitude of approximately 2,800 meters, admire the scenery, take photos, and visit the pagoda and spiritual sites. Climb approximately 600 steps to reach Fansipan Peak – the Roof of Indochina.
Allow approximately 1.5 hours for climbing and photography.
12:00: Return to the cable car station and transfer back to Sapa Town.
12:30–13:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30–14:45: Enjoy free time to relax. Shower facilities are available in the hotel’s shared bathroom.
14:45–15:00: Meet your group at the hotel and prepare for the return journey to Hanoi.
16:30: Board the bus to Hanoi, with two rest stops along the way.
21:30–21:45: Arrive in Hanoi and make your own way back to your hotel.
The trip concludes here. Thank you, and we hope to see you again!
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
TOUR INCLUDED
- Modern air-conditioned bus with comfortable seats for the Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi journey.
- Local bus transportation in Sapa with experienced drivers.
- English-speaking tour guide and local guiding services in Sapa.
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner, featuring local dishes.
- 1 night at The View Sapa Hotel, listed as 4-star in the original package, or a similar hotel, based on twin sharing.
- Insurance during bus travel.
TOUR EXCLUDED
- Beverages.
- Travel insurance.
- VAT.
- Personal expenses.
- Services and items not specifically listed under “Tour Included.”
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Public holiday surcharges, including Lunar New Year, payable on-site.
Important Notes
- The original notes advise that people with disabilities and children under 3 should not participate in trekking.
- The original notes also refer to a 9 km trek through Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van, with an alternative visit available at the traveler’s expense. This trek does not appear in the itinerary above.
WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothing, a scarf, and a hat: Sapa’s weather can be unpredictable, with cold conditions particularly from September to March.
- Trekking shoes: Suitable for village paths and walking routes.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Cash in Vietnamese dong: Bring enough for personal expenses.
- Personal medication.
Fog may affect mountain views, particularly from December to March.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- More than 24 hours before departure: Free cancellation.
- Within 24 hours of departure: Charged 100% of the tour price.
