Vietnam · Trekking

2-Days Sapa Tour with Fansipan Cable Car Trekking Three Village

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 2-day Sapa adventure from Hanoi
  • 02 Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages
  • 03 Walk among rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream
  • 04 Overnight stay in Ta Van village
  • 05 Enjoy local Vietnamese meals during the tour
  • 06 Ride the Fansipan cable car with spectacular mountain views
  • 07 Visit pagoda and spiritual sites near Fansipan
  • 08 Reach the peak area of Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina

Discover the mountain landscapes and rich local culture of Sapa on this 2-day journey from Hanoi. Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, passing rice terraces, streams, and villages inhabited by ethnic communities, then settle in for an overnight stay in Ta Van village.

On day two, continue the adventure with a scenic cable car ride toward Fansipan, the Roof of Indochina. Enjoy sweeping views, visit spiritual sites near the summit, and complete the experience with time in Sapa before returning to Hanoi.

14.15: Start hiking through 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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Sapa, Long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D)6.00-6:30am: Pick up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on 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 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 14.15: Start hiking through 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. You approach Ta Van village where Giay Ethnic People inhabit in late afternoon. The trekking distance is about 9km and it lasts for 3.5 hours 17.45: Check in homestay; 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.You can choose overnight at Bungalow or stilt house at Tavan village

2
Day 02

Sapa – Fansipan - Hanoi (B/L)7:30: Have breakfast at the bungalow and check-out (your luggage will be brought and deposited at the meeting point before returning) 8.30: After breakfast, our driver will come and take you to Cable Car Station from Ta Van Village and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.Reach the altitude 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). Note: Since the Fansipan Cable ride is purely sightseeing, there will be no guide when you’re on the cable car.12.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town. 12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in local restaurant. 13.30 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy, and if you want you can visit the local market 14.45 - 15.00: Meet the whole group at the gathering point to prepare to return to Hanoi. 15:00: Get on the bus back to Hanoi, rest at 2 locations. 21.00-21.30: Arrive Hanoi. Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Wifi free on Bus and Home Stay
  • 2 bottles of water /2 ways/person on the bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
  • Bungalow in Tavan Village
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance tickets in the tour
  • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
  • Fansipan ticket

What's Not Included

  • Others not clearly mentioned above
  • A surcharge will apply if your travel date is on public holiday, payable onsite
  • Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
  • Insurance

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pick up/drop off guests from Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point at No.30, Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi No pick up outside of Hanoi Old Quarter

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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