Vietnam · Trekking

Hanoi to Sapa 2 days 1 night by bus

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Round-trip bus journey between Hanoi and Sapa
  • 02 Trek through terraced rice fields and Muong Hoa scenery
  • 03 Visit Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Cat Cat village
  • 04 Learn about the culture of local ethnic minority communities
  • 05 See Cat Cat waterfall and the hydro-power station
  • 06 Enjoy included meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 07 Overnight stay in Sapa with hotel or homestay option

Travel from Hanoi to the mountain landscapes of Sapa on this 2-day guided journey combining scenic bus travel, village trekking, and local culture. Along the way, enjoy views of northern Vietnam before arriving in Sapa for walks through terraced rice fields and visits to ethnic minority communities.

The itinerary includes trekking to Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Cat Cat village, with time to learn about local traditions, crafts, and daily life. Meals mentioned in the itinerary and overnight accommodation are included, making this a convenient short escape from Hanoi.

Travel from Hanoi to the mountain landscapes of Sapa on this 2-day guided journey combining scenic bus travel, village trekking, and local culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi - Sapa town ( L/D/)

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa (B/L) Group Tour

6.30-7.00am Pick up at your hotel (in the Old Quarter) or meet and depart to Lao Cai (245km). It takes about 5 hours traveling the new highway to Lao Cai. The bus ride brings good chance to see beautiful scenery of the region along the way.

12.30. Arrive in Sapa. Relax and have lunch at the restaurant. Check in hotel.

Afternoon, start a 4 hour trek to visit Lao Chai – Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai village, exploring the local ethnic minorities life, admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields. Visit Sapa’s ancient rock formations with engraved images big and small, the unique patterns of the ancients, as well as admire the picturesque bridge to the clouds clear over the Muong Hoa stream. Enjoy the dinner with local specialty and your choice of spending the night at a hotel or homestay with local family.

2
Day 02

Sapa - Hanoi (B/Lunch)

Day 2: Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B/L)

Wake up and enjoy the fresh air and atmosphere of Sapa. Breakfast at hotel/homestay.

9:00am Exploring Cat Cat – Shin chai village of H’mong – a colonial French discovered area and a renowned resort to officials from the early twentieth century. Arriving to Cat Cat village, visitors will be visiting the Hydro-power station, the waterfall of Cat Cat village, as well as learning about the culture, customs and unique people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, hand forged agricultural tools.

Car pick up and return to Sapa town. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. Free time to walk around or shopping.

15:00: Begin your journey back to Hanoi. End the tour in Hanoi around 20.30.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Overnight accommodation
  • Bottled water
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Leave us your special request in the voucher and your hotel address
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Leave your special request at the voucher,
  • We offer free pick up service at front door hotel for all customers, tell us your hotel's stay and we'll come and pick you there

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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