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 large bus, and depart for Sapa Town.

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

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

Sapa - 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, greeted by the vibrant traditional attire of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. The tour guide and driver will meet you at the bus station to escort you to the hotel.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
• Savor a lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine, followed by check-in procedures.

Cat Cat Village - 14:30: A brief drive 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 with the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill for the bus to return to Sapa in the afternoon.

The trekking distance is approximately 2.5 km and takes about 2 hours.

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

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Sapa Discovery with Long Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (B, L, D)

Sapa - 8:00 – 8:30: Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Large luggage can be stored at the hotel.)

Ta Van - 8:30: Trek through rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to witness the breathtaking landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, then proceed to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay ethnic group.

The trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts for 3.5 hours.

Sapa - 12:00: Return to Ta Van Village to shower and prepare for lunch.

12:30 - 13:30: Enjoy lunch.

13:30: The bus will pick you up at Ta Van Village to return to Sapa Town.

Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Town independently. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Sapa - Lao Cai - Bus to Hanoi (B, L)

Sapa - 6:00-8:00: Breakfast and free time to explore Sapa or visit Fansipan Mountain peak via cable car (Indochina’s highest - 3143m above sea level) independently.

11:00: Check out, settle bills, have lunch at the hotel, and enjoy leisure time.

15:00: Gather with all group members at the hotel to prepare for the journey back to Hanoi.

Hanoi - 15:30: Board the bus to return to Hanoi with two rest stops.

21:30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and return to your hotel independently. The trip concludes.

The above itinerary corresponds to the transfer option from Hanoi to Sapa and back by sleeper morning bus. Other transfer and location pickup/drop-off options are available to suit your preferences.

• English-speaking local guide in Sapa
• Bottled water provided
• Complimentary water bottles for bus journey
• Meals including lunch, dinner, and breakfast
• Modern air-conditioned bus with comfortable seats for Hanoi-Sapa travel
• Insurance during bus travel
• 2-night stay in The View Sapa Hotel (or similar) on a twin sharing basis

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

• 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.