Vietnam · Trekking

2-Day Sa Pa Trekking Tour from Hanoi with Cat Cat and Ta Van

2 Days Round trip from Lào Cai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Cat Cat village, home to the Black H'mong people at the foot of Fansipan Peak
02 Trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai and Ta Van
03 See the colorful traditional costumes of the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups
04 Enjoy spectacular views of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain landscape

Spend a couple of wonderful days in Sapa and visit popular sites such as Cat Cat village, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Discover the colorful traditional costumes of the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people while exploring the spectacular landscapes around Sa Pa. This short getaway combines village visits, light trekking, and local cultural experiences.

14.30: Take a short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village, home to the Black H'mong people, located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Sa Pa and Cat Cat Village Trek

6.30 - 7.00: Get picked up from your hotel or stay, board the bus, and depart for Sa Pa.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.
11.00: Take a second comfort break in Lao Cai city before approaching Sa Pa.
13.00: Arrive in Sa Pa Town, where you can see the colorful traditional costumes of the H'mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.
Receive a welcome drink and an itinerary briefing.
Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and complete the check-in procedures.
14.30: Take a short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village, home to the Black H'mong people, located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.
Your local guide will show you the daily life activities of the villagers as you trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall, where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station.
Stop for photos at the bridge and waterfall.
Walk uphill to the point where the bus will pick you up for the return to Sa Pa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5 km and lasts around 2 hours.
17.00: Return to Sa Pa Town.
Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel, with time for evening activities.

Meals included: lunch, dinner.

Day 02

Sa Pa Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van, Then Return to Hanoi

7.00 - 8.00: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out of your room, and prepare a light pack for trekking. Big luggage can be kept in the hotel storage.
8.00: Take 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, where you can admire the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
Continue to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay ethnic people. The trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts around 3.5 hours.
11.30: Reach the bus pickup point at Ta Van Bridge for the return to Sa Pa.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch at the hotel.
13.30 - 14.45: Relax at leisure and have a shower in the public bathroom or at the hotel.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all group members at the hotel and get ready to return to Hanoi.
15.00: Board the bus back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks on the way.
21.15: Say goodbye to the Sa Pa tour guide at your hotel or stay. Trip ends.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch.

The route