Vietnam · Trekking

2-Day Sa Pa Sightseeing Tour from Hanoi with Cat Cat and Lao Chai

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek along Sa Pa's rice terraces with views of Muong Hoa Valley
  • 02 Discover the traditional costumes of Hmong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people
  • 03 Visit Cat Cat Village to see the waterfall and hydraulic power station
  • 04 Explore the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai
  • 05 Admire the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain

Explore Sapa Town and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Hmong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic communities. Trek to Cat Cat Village for breathtaking valley views, a serene waterfall, and a historic hydraulic power station at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Walk through terraced rice fields along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, and admire the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. This 2-day journey blends Sa Pa's stunning natural scenery with its rich cultural heritage.

Trek to Cat Cat Village for breathtaking valley views, a serene waterfall, and a historic hydraulic power station at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Sa Pa and Cat Cat Village Trek

  • Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point at Hanoi Opera House, then board a large bus and depart for Sapa.

  • Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City with two comfort breaks on the way.

  • Arrive in Sapa Town and see the colourful traditional costumes of the Hmong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.

  • Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine for lunch.

  • Drive to the gate of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black Hmong ethnic people, located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

  • Trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall and see the hydraulic power station.

  • Walk uphill to the road, where the bus will pick you up for the return to Sapa in the afternoon.

  • Come back to Sapa Town.

  • Have dinner and stay overnight at a hotel.

2
Day 02

Muong Hoa Valley Trek and Return to Hanoi

  • Have breakfast at the hotel, check out of your room, and prepare a light pack for the trek.

  • Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, where you can enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

  • Get picked up at Ta Van Bridge for the return to Sapa.

  • Enjoy lunch at the hotel.

  • Relax at your leisure and, if you wish, have a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.

  • Meet the rest of the group at the hotel to get ready for the journey back to Hanoi.

  • Board the bus and return to Hanoi with two comfort breaks along the way.

Cat Cat Village, Muong Hoa Stream, Hoang Lien Son Mountain

Where this trip takes you

Cat Cat Village, Muong Hoa Stream, Hoang Lien Son Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • AC bus transportation

  • Free pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter

  • 2 bottles of water

  • English-speaking Vietnamese guide

  • Meals as per itinerary

  • Admission fees as per itinerary

  • Superior room in a Sapa hotel or similar on a twin-sharing basis

What's Not Included

  • Beverages

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Warm clothes
  • Trekking equipment

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Ki?m, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $186.00 — $198.00
Double Sharing $186.00 — $198.00

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