Hanoi - Sapa by Bus with a Short Trek to Cat Cat Village (L, D)

Hanoi - 6:00 – 6:20: Guests are picked up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transferred to the main bus, and depart for Sapa Town.

9:30: Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort stop.

Sapa - 11:00: Second comfort stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.

13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, greeted by the vibrant traditional attire of H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. The tour guide will escort you to the hotel.

Enjoy a welcome drink and itinerary briefing, followed by lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine.

Cat Cat Village - The trekking distance is approximately 3.5 km, lasting about 2 hours.

14:30: Take a short walk to the entrance of Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, situated near the base of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. The local guide will introduce you to the daily life of the locals, leading a trek down to the valley’s base to the waterfall where the French constructed a Hydraulic Power Station. Pause for photos at the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill to catch the bus back to Sapa in the afternoon.

16:30: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel with evening activities.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Long Trek Sa Pa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L, D)

Sapa - Pass By: Y Linh Ho, Sapa, Lao Cai Province

7:00-8:30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Sa Pa town, check out, and begin a new day with an exciting trek.

8:30-8:45: Trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to witness the breathtaking scenery of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

Y Linh Ho - The trekking distance is about 12 km, lasting 4 hours.

12:00 – 13:30: Enjoy lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared by a local family. Arrive at Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay Ethnic People, in the late afternoon.

Ta Van Village - 14:30: Check into a bungalow and meet the Dzay family. Spend time enjoying mountain life at sunset. Participate in cooking local dishes with the family and savor a peaceful dinner.
In the evening, visit a nearby local bar with music to socialize with other tourists, then overnight at a bungalow in Ta Van Village.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Hanoi (B, L)

Giang Ta Chai Village - 8:00: Enjoy breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with an engaging trek.

8:30: Continue walking to the rice paddies for a photo session of the stunning landscapes; trek through the bamboo forest; stop for a panoramic view of Giang Ta Chai village – home to the Red Dzao People.

The trekking distance is about 3 km, lasting 3.5 hours.

11:00: Trek across the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to the main road.
12:00 - 12:30: Enjoy lunch.

Sapa - 13:00-13:30: The bus picks you up to return to Sapa Town. Relax and enjoy leisure time, with the option to shower in the hotel’s public bathroom.

14:00: Gather with all group members at the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.

Hanoi - 15:00: Board the bus to return to Hanoi with two rest stops.

21:00: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and return to your hotel independently. The trip concludes.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

• English speaking local guide in Sapa
• 2 bottles of water per person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
• 1 night in Bungalow in Ta Van Village
• All entrance fees included
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
• Modern air-conditioned bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
• 1 night Hotel room in The View Sapa Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis
• Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers

• Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
• Others not clearly mentioned above

This journey is tailor-made for explorers who wish to spend more days in Sapa, with 1 night in a rustic hill tribe homestay and another night at a Sapa hotel, offering significant savings compared to traveling by night train. There will be leisure time to discover the hidden gems of Sapa, with the added benefit of enjoying the friendly services provided by Vietnam Travel Top. The sequence of the homestay and hotel stay can be switched depending on group size and accommodation availability. Our tour guide will keep you informed of any changes during the bus ride to Sapa.

• Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
• The itinerary above is corresponding to the transferring option from Hanoi - Sapa & return by sleeper morning bus. You can choose other options suitable for you by the way transfer and location pickup/drop off
• NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
• Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
• All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
• If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
• Hotel room: Standard 2-3 people per room
• You can also finish your trip in Sapa
• You can bring your luggage & leave them on the bus. And we also have a car to transfer them to the Village during time you trek.
• Thing to bring: 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
• Thing to bring: Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
• Thing to bring: 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.
• Thing to bring: You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.