Hanoi - Sapa Valley - Cat Cat Village

Cat Cat Village - 6:00 - 6:30: The driver will collect guests from hotels in the Old Quarter area and the designated meeting point, then depart for Sapa (approximately 6 hours).

After lunch, there will be a visit to local villages by trekking downhill to Cat Cat Village, inhabited by the Black H’mong tribe. Visitors can learn about the customs and traditions of ethnic minorities. Additionally, the hydroelectric power station, constructed by the French in the twentieth century, can be seen here.

Evening: After dinner, guests are free to explore the enchanting Sapa Town at night, enjoy roasted corn and baked eggs by a charcoal fire, or go shopping.

Trekking to Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van

Y Linh Ho - After breakfast, the guide will meet guests at 8:00 AM to begin the trek to Y Linh Ho Village (approximately 1 hour). A short break will allow for experiencing the local atmosphere.

Lao Chai - Following a brief rest, the hike will continue through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, the village of the Black H’mong minority. Here, the breathtaking landscape of the Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges can be enjoyed.

Ta Van Village - The trek will proceed from Lao Chai Village to Ta Van Village, the largest villages in Sapa. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Ta Van Village, followed by a short break.

The driver will transport guests back to the hotel in Sapa.

Dinner will be at a local restaurant.

Sapa - Bac Ha Market - Hanoi

Bac Ha Market - 7:00 - The driver will pick up guests at the hotel to travel to Bac Ha Market (3 hours).

At the market, visitors will encounter Flower Hmong (Red Hmong), Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La, and other tribal groups who gather to buy and sell a variety of goods and livestock, exchange news, and renew friendships. Historically, the market was a hub for horse trading, but with motorbikes now more common, buffalo, cows, goats, fish, and other livestock are more frequently seen.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant.

Bac Ha - After a lunch break, there will be a trek to Ban Pho Village of the Flower H’Mong people to observe their homes, daily life, and gain insight into their lifestyle and traditional customs. Guests can also sample homemade corn wine.

Drive back to Sapa (3 hours).

18:30 - Dinner at a local restaurant.

21:30 - A sleeping bus will pick up guests and transfer them back to Hanoi (arriving at approximately 4:00 AM).

• Shuttle bus with AC for Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• VAT (10%)
• Insurance, Visas
• Other personal expenses (tip, drinks with meals)

Lao Chai - Ta Van village is located 7 km from the town center, home to ethnic minority communities. Tourists can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the village with its fresh air, and view the terraced fields, which have been recognized as one of the world’s seven most beautiful and magnificent terraced fields by the US-based Travel & Leisure Magazine. Visitors can also learn about the local culture and customs.

Bac Ha Market in Lao Cai Province is a lively Sunday market that highlights the culture of local ethnic minorities. Visitors can explore colorful traditional clothing, handmade crafts, fresh produce, and savor authentic dishes like “thắng cố.” With stunning mountain views, it offers a unique cultural experience that should not be missed.

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