Vietnam · Trekking

2-Days Overnight Sapa Trekking Tour by Bus from Hanoi

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Round-trip bus travel between Hanoi and Sapa
  • 02 Overnight hotel stay in Sapa
  • 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 and Hoang Lien Son Mountain
  • 06 Learn about local ethnic communities including Black H’mong and Dzay people
  • 07 Local Vietnamese meals included during the tour

Discover the mountain landscapes and ethnic villages of Sapa on this 2-day trekking escape from Hanoi. Travel by bus to Sapa, stay overnight in a hotel, and explore the region with guided walks through valleys, rice terraces, and traditional villages.

On day one, visit Cat Cat village and learn about the daily life of the Black H’mong community near the foot of Fansipan Peak. On day two, enjoy a longer trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, following Muong Hoa Stream and taking in the spectacular scenery of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

On day two, enjoy a longer trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, following Muong Hoa Stream and taking in the spectacular scenery of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

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

1
Day 01

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L)

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay, 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.
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. We recommend good local restaurants for your dinner on your own, overnight in hotel with night activities.

2
Day 02

Day 2: Sapa - Hanoi by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B/L)

7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking
8.00: 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 hours
11.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
12.00 – 15.00: Have a shower at hotel, check out and have lunch and time at leisure on your own.
15.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.15: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
21.15: We say goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. 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

  • Round-trip transportation between Hanoi and Sapa with comfortable seats
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Entry fees and transfer, local guide in Sapa
  • Meals: 1 dinner, 2 lunches and 1 breakfast (local dishes)
  • Room staying at hotel 3/4/5 star hotel in sapa

What's Not Included

Bevereges, Tips and Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We pick up all the guests in Old Quarter Hanoi Area Or you can come to bus office at 204 Tran Quang Khai street, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi if you stay outside.

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 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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