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Sapa 2 Days 1 Night From Hanoi - Overnight in Hotel

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Trekking Tour From Hanoi - Overnight in Hotel

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Round-trip bus travel between Hanoi and Sapa
02 Overnight hotel stay in Sapa Town
03 Short trek to Cat Cat Village and waterfall
04 Longer trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van
05 Views of rice terraces, valleys, and Hoang Lien Son Mountain
06 English-speaking local guide in Sapa
07 Lunch, dinner, and breakfast included
08 Entrance fees included

Discover the mountain landscapes and ethnic villages of Sapa on this 2-day escape from Hanoi. Travel by bus, stay overnight in a hotel, and explore some of the region’s most popular trekking routes with an English-speaking local guide.

On day one, visit Cat Cat Village for a short trek through the valley, with views of local life, a waterfall, and the surrounding scenery near Fansipan Peak. On day two, enjoy a longer walk through rice terraces and villages including Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van before returning to Hanoi.

With transport, accommodation, entrance fees, and meals included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience Sapa’s culture and landscapes in a short time.

Discover the mountain landscapes and ethnic villages of Sapa on this 2-day escape from Hanoi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 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

Day 01

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

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break

11.00: 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 the tour guide & driver pick up you at the bus station to Hotel. • Welcome drink and itinerary briefing. • Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.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.

Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

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

Meals included: Lunch, DinnerOvernight in Hotel, Sapa Town.

Day 02

Sapa - Hanoi by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B/L)8.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store).8.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store). 8.30: 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 to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.

Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours11.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.

12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in the hotel.

13.30 - 14.45: 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: Arrive Hanoi. Trip ends.

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

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

What's Not Included

Beverages, travel insurance, 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 recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
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.
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.
Hotel room: Standard 2-3 people per room
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.