HaNoi-Sapa by bus, trek Cat Cat Village (L, D)6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from the meeting point in Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to a big bus and depart for Sapa Town. 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.11.00: Second rest stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa. 13.00: 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. The trekking distance is about 3,5km and it lasts for 2 hours14.30: 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 back to Sapa in the afternoon. 16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities. Meals included: Lunch and DinnerThis first night you will stay at Hotel 4 Star (The View Hotel or similar)
Vietnam · Trekking
3-Days in Sapa with Overnight at 4 Star Hotel & Bungalow
The journey
- 01 3-day Sapa experience with 1 night in a 4-star hotel and 1 night in a village bungalow
- 02 Trek to Cat Cat Village and see local life, a bridge, and waterfall
- 03 Walk through rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai and Ta Van
- 04 Stay with a Dzay family in Ta Van Village and enjoy a peaceful mountain setting
- 05 Join a local cooking experience and sample Vietnamese dishes
- 06 Explore Giang Ta Chai through rice paddies and bamboo forest trails
- 07 Round-trip bus travel between Hanoi and Sapa included
- 08 Meals included throughout the tour
Spend three days discovering the landscapes and culture of Sapa, with a balanced itinerary that combines guided trekking, village visits, local meals, and time to enjoy the mountain atmosphere. This experience includes one night at a 4-star hotel in Sapa Town and one night at a bungalow in Ta Van Village for a closer look at local life.
Trek through rice terraces, bamboo forest paths, and ethnic minority villages including Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai. Along the way, enjoy views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, learn about daily life in the villages, and take part in local experiences such as cooking with a host family.
Spend three days discovering the landscapes and culture of Sapa, with a balanced itinerary that combines guided trekking, village visits, local meals, and time to enjoy the mountain atmosphere.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Day by day
The itinerary
Long trek Sa Pa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L,D)7:00-8:30: Have breakfast at the hotel in SaPa town, check out the hotel and start a new day with a 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. The trekking distance is about 12 km and it lasts for 4 hours12.00 – 13.30: Have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes made by the family. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village - home of the Dzay ethnic group. 14.30: Check in the bungalow; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time enjoying 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 the bungalow in Ta Van Village. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerThis 2nd night you will spend overnight at Bungalow at Ta Van village
Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Ha Noi (B, L)7.00: You can join our cooking class and learn how to make some Vietnamese foods like Pho (Phở), Nem Cuốn, etc,... 8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a 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; a stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of the red Dzao people. The trekking distance is about 3 km and it lasts for 3.5 hours 11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road, the bus picks you up to come back to Sapa Town.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 Old Quarter. Trip ends. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
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 tour guide
- ● All entrance tickets to indicated sites
What's Not Included
- ● Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- ● Others not clearly mentioned above
- ● A surcharge 45$ will apply if your travel date is on public holiday, payable onsite
- Surcharge $15/family. For the option of children traveling by car
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
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Pick up/drop off guests from Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter No pick up outside of Hanoi Old Quarter
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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