Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L/D)6.00 – 6.30: Support to pick up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa. 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop. 11.00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before heading to Sapa13.00: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait about 30 minutes at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel. • Welcome beverage and itinerary overview • Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and check-in procedures.14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5kms and it lasts for 2 hours. 17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.Overnight at 3-Star Hotel
Vietnam · Trekking
From Hanoi: 2-Day Sapa with Cat Cat village & Fansipan Peak
The journey
- 01 Travel from Hanoi to Sapa on a 2-day mountain escape
- 02 Visit Cat Cat Village and learn about Black H’mong local life
- 03 Enjoy a short trek through valley scenery to a waterfall and bridge
- 04 Ride the Fansipan cable car for spectacular mountain views
- 05 Reach the summit area of Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina
- 06 Stay overnight in a 3-star hotel in Sapa
- 07 Includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
Escape the bustle of Hanoi on a 2-day journey to the mountain landscapes of Sapa, where ethnic minority culture, valley scenery, and fresh highland air create a memorable northern Vietnam experience. Visit Cat Cat Village to see local life in the Black H’mong community, then enjoy time in Sapa Town with included meals and an overnight stay at a 3-star hotel.
On day two, ride the Fansipan cable car for sweeping views before continuing toward the summit area of Fansipan, known as the Roof of Indochina. With a mix of light trekking, cultural encounters, and dramatic mountain panoramas, this trip is a great short escape for travellers looking to experience Sapa’s highlights in just two days.
Escape the bustle of Hanoi on a 2-day journey to the mountain landscapes of Sapa, where ethnic minority culture, valley scenery, and fresh highland air create a memorable northern Vietnam experience.
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What this trip includes
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The itinerary
Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan - Hanoi (B/L)7:30: Have breakfast at the hotel and check-out the hotel (your luggage will be kept in the hotel’s storage). 7.45: After breakfast, our driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos). 12.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in the hotel. 13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom. 14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi. 16.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops. 21.45-22.00: Arrive Hanoi. Trip ends.Not included
The route
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What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
- English speaking local guide in Sapa
- Meals as 1 dinner, 2 lunches and 1 breakfast with local dishes
- Stay at 3-Star hotel in Sapa
- Fansipan Cable Car tickets & Cat Cat village
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We will pick up guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our guide will come and check your name at receptionist for transfer to Sapa between 6:00 - 6:340 AM
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..
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