Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa - Cat Cat Village (Lunch, Dinner)

Cat Cat Village - For those opting for a 3 or 4 Hotel, the first day includes a visit to Cát Cát Village (Easy/Short trek).
6:00-6:20: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter.

12:30: Arrive in Sapa Town, where you’ll see the vibrant traditional attire of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

14:30: Take a short walk to the entrance of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, nestled in a deep valley at the base of Fansipan Peak. A local guide will introduce you to the daily life of the locals. Trek down to the valley’s bottom to see the waterfall and the French-built Hydraulic Power Station. Pause for photos at the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill to meet the bus for your return to Sapa in the afternoon.

The trek covers approximately 4 km and takes about 3 hours.

17:00: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at a hotel with evening activities.

Ta Van - For those choosing a Bungalow/Private Homestay/Dormitory, the first day includes a visit to Ý Linh Hồ - Lao Chải - Tả Van.
6:30-7:10: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter.

12:30: Arrive in Sapa Town, where you’ll see the vibrant traditional attire of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

14:30: Begin hiking through Y Linh Ho, then trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, taking in the stunning Hoang Lien Son Mountain landscape. Reach Ta Van village, home to the Giay Ethnic People, by late afternoon.

The trek covers approximately 9 km and takes about 4 hours.

17:45: Check into the homestay and meet the Dzay family. Enjoy the mountain life at sunset. In the evening, have dinner with a local family and overnight at the Bungalow.

Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Back to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Ta Van - For those opting for a 3 or 4 Hotel, the second day includes a visit to Ý Linh Hồ - Lao Chải - Tả Van.
7:00 – 8:30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Large luggage is stored at the hotel.)

8:30: Begin hiking through Y Linh Ho, then trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai, taking in the stunning Hoang Lien Son Mountain landscape. Continue to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay ethnic people.

The trek covers approximately 9 km and takes about 4 hours.

12:30 - 13:00: Lunch at the village.

13:15: The bus arrives at Ta Van Bridge to transport you to Sapa, followed by a transfer to Sapa Town.

14:00 - 14:30: Board the limousine van for the return trip to Hanoi, with two rest stops.
20:30: Arrive in Hanoi.

Giang Ta Chai Village - For those choosing a Bungalow/Private Homestay/Dormitory, the second day includes a visit to Giàng Tà Chải Village.
8:00: Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with an exciting trek.

8:45: Continue walking to the rice paddies for a photo session of the breathtaking landscapes. Trek through the bamboo forest and stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dzao People.

The trek covers approximately 5 km and takes about 3 hours.

11:00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road.
12:00: Return to the bungalow for lunch.
12:30 - 13:00: Lunch.

13:30: The bus picks you up for the return to Sapa Town.

14:00-14:30: Departure for Hanoi.
20:30: Arrive in Hanoi.

• English-speaking tour guide
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Entrance fee tickets in the tour
• Accommodation
• Limousine bus from Hanoi – Sapa and return
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotel in Old Quarter only

• Beverages
• Gratuities
• Personal expense
• Surcharge for national holiday or New Year occassion,…

• 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
• Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
• Boots, 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.
• You should take medicine with you although there are some pharmacies in Sapa in case you get sick.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotels in Old Quarter only
• There are a lot of street vendors who might keep following you to sell stuff in Sapa. Please learn how to refuse them.
• Not recommended for travelers more than 190 centimeters tall.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.