SAPA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS (1 NIGHT IN TA VAN VILLAGE, 1 NIGHT IN HOTEL)

Experience Sapa with a combination of scenic trekking, local culture, and an overnight stay in a hill tribe village. This tour includes 1 night at a basic homestay or bungalow in Ta Van Village and 1 night at a hotel in Sapa, with return bus transportation from Hanoi.

Explore ethnic minority villages, admire mountain landscapes and rice terraces, and visit Fansipan Peak. Enjoy free time to discover Sapa’s charm, with services provided by Viet Adventures.

The order of the hotel and homestay nights may change depending on group size and bungalow availability. Your tour leader will confirm the arrangement on the bus to Sapa.

Day 01: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Trekking: Approximately 3.5 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 City before continuing to Sapa.

13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, home to H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic communities. Meet your guide and enjoy lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes.

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.

16:30: 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 – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trekking: Approximately 9–12 km · Around 4 hours

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, take time to 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.

14:30: Begin trekking through Y Linh Ho, following rice terraces and Muong Hoa Stream toward Lao Chai Village, home to the Black H’mong people.

Admire the scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range before continuing to Ta Van Village, home to the Giay ethnic community.

17:45: Check in at your homestay and meet your host family. Enjoy mountain village life at sunset.

In the evening, you may visit a nearby local bar to enjoy music and socialize with other travelers.

Overnight at a homestay or bungalow in Ta Van Village.

Day 03: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa – Hanoi

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Trekking: Approximately 4 km · Around 3 hours

08:00: Enjoy breakfast prepared by your host family.

08:45: Continue trekking through rice paddies and bamboo forest. Stop for photos and panoramic views of Giang Ta Chai Village, home to the Red Dzao people.

11:00: Cross Giang Ta Chai Bridge and walk to the main road, where the bus will pick you up for the return to Sapa Town.

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.

15:30: 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!

• TOUR INCLUDED

  • Modern air-conditioned bus with comfortable seats for the Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi journey.
  • Drinking water on the return bus journey, listed as 2 bottles per person in the original package.
  • Local bus transportation in Sapa with experienced drivers.
  • English-speaking tour guide.
  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners.
  • Entrance tickets to the sites indicated in the itinerary.
  • Insurance during bus travel.

  TOUR EXCLUDED

  • Beverages.
  • Travel insurance.
  • VAT.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Services and items not specifically listed under “Tour Included.”
  • Public holiday surcharges, including Lunar New Year, payable on-site.

    Important Notes

    • The 9–12 km trek is not recommended for older travelers or young children.
    • The homestay stay may take place on the first or second night, depending on availability.
    • Homestay facilities are more basic than hotel facilities in Sapa.

• 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 longer walks.
• 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.

CHILDREN’S POLICY

Children aged 4
Free when sharing services with parents.

Children aged 5–8
Charged 75% of the adult tour price.

Children above 8
Charged 100% of the adult tour price.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• More than 24 hours before departure: Free cancellation.
• Within 24 hours of departure: Charged 100% of the tour price.