Vietnam · Trekking

Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour (1 Night In Ta Van Village, 1 Night In Hotel)

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day Sapa trekking tour from Hanoi
  • 02 1 night in a hotel in Sapa Town and 1 night in Ta Van Village
  • 03 Visit Cat Cat Village and see local daily life
  • 04 Trek through rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream
  • 05 Explore Lao Chai, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai
  • 06 Enjoy local Vietnamese meals during the tour
  • 07 Optional cooking experience with the local family
  • 08 Round-trip bus transport from Hanoi included

Discover the landscapes and village life of Sapa on this 3-day trekking tour from Hanoi, combining one night in a hotel in Sapa Town with one night in a bungalow in Ta Van Village. Travel by bus, walk through rice terraces and mountain valleys, and spend time with local communities including Black H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dzao people.

Along the way, visit Cat Cat Village, trek through Lao Chai and Y Linh Ho, enjoy local Vietnamese meals, and take in views of Muong Hoa Stream, bamboo forest trails, and Hoang Lien Son Mountain. This itinerary is designed for travellers who want a longer Sapa experience with a mix of guided trekking, cultural encounters, and time to enjoy the region’s hidden charm.

Discover the landscapes and village life of Sapa on this 3-day trekking tour from Hanoi, combining one night in a hotel in Sapa Town with one night in a bungalow in Ta Van Village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek Cat Cat Village (L, D)6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to big bus and depart for Sapa Town.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. And Waiting about 30min at the bus station for the tour guide & driver pick up you to Hotel.

Welcome drink and itinerary briefing, enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishesTrekking distance is about 3,5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat Village which is 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 photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner3 Star Hotel, Sapa Town

2
Day 02

Long trek Sa Pa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L,D)Pass By: Y Linh Ho, Sapa, Lao Cai Province

7:00-8:30: Have breakfast at hotel in Sa Pa town, check out your hotel and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8.30-8.45: Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.Trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4 hours

12.00 – 13.30: Have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes made by family. You approach Ta Van Village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon.14.30: Check in bungalow; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at Bungalow in Ta Van Village.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerBungalow

3
Day 03

Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)7.00: You can join to the our class cooking and lear how to make a some Vietnam foods like: Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,... 8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek.

8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People.

Trekking distance is about 3 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours

11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, 12.00 - 12.30: Have lunch.13.00-13:30 : Bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town , Relax and leisure on your own, have shower in the public bathroom in the hotel if you want.

14.45 - 15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.15.30: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

21.15- 21.30: Arrive Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
  • 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
  • Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
  • English speaking local guide in Sapa
  • 1 night Hotel room in The View Sapa Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis
  • 1 night in Bungalow in Ta Van Village
  • All entrance fees
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
  • Others not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
  • The itinerary above is corresponding to the transferring option from Hanoi - Sapa & return by sleeper morning bus. You can choose other options suitable for you by the way transfer and location pickup/drop off
  • NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
  • Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
  • All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
  • If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
  • Hotel room: Standard 2-3 people per room
  • You can also finish your trip in Sapa
  • You can bring your luggage & leave them on the bus. And we also have a car to transfer them to the Village during time you trek.
  • Thing to bring: Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
  • Thing to bring: Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
  • Thing to bring: Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
  • Thing to bring: You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
  • 6:00 - 6:30 Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater or the meeting point to depart to Sapa.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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