Hanoi – Sapa (L)

Charming Vietnam Travel - Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, making it easily accessible for travelers not staying in the Old Quarter or those staying at AirBnBs, homestays, or apartments to come for tour departures.

Cat Cat Village - 6:30 - 7:00: Guests will be picked up from their hotel to begin the trip to Sapa.
9:30: The first break will be taken on the way to Lao Cai City.

11:00: Another short break will be taken upon arrival in Lao Cai City. Upon arrival in Sapa at

13:00: Guests will meet local ethnic people from the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay tribes in their colorful traditional costumes. Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch and check-in to the hotel afterward.
14:30: The tour continues with a drive to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong people, located at the foot of Fansipan Peak. The local guide will introduce daily life activities of the locals, and guests will trek down to the valley. The 2-hour trek covers about 2.5 km (1.5 miles). In the afternoon, guests will be transferred back to Sapa for dinner at 6 pm and an overnight stay.

Sapa - Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village (B,L)

Ta Van Village - 7:00 - 7:45: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare a light pack for a long 5-km (3-mile) trek. Take a short ride to Y Linh Ho, then trek through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Then trek to Ta Van Village – home of the Dzay ethnic people. The total trekking distance is about 9 km (5.6 miles) and lasts 4 hours.

11:30: A bus will pick guests up at Ta Van Bridge to head back to Sapa. After lunch at 12:00 pm, enjoy free time in the afternoon to discover Sapa town independently. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Sapa – Ham Rong Mountain – Limousine Bus back to Hanoi (B,L)

Ham Rong Mountain - 8:30: After breakfast, the tour guide will pick guests up for a trek to Ham Rong (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain. There are several well-tended flower gardens along the way. Walking up through two Heaven Gates, guests will reach the top of Ham Rong Mountain to observe a spectacular view. This 2-hour trekking route is approximately 2 km (1.2 miles) long.

11:00 am: Guests will return to the hotel to check out and have lunch.

13:00: Guests will meet with group members, and by 3:30 pm, they will depart back to Hanoi. On the way back, there will be two stops for breaks, arriving at the hotel in Hanoi at 9:00 pm.

• 2-night Superior room in Sapa Charm Hotel at #32 Muong Hoa, Sapa
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Transfer on modern AC bus from hotel to local villages
• English-speaking tour guide

• Beverages. Personal expenses. Gratuities
• No pick up services: AirBnb/Homestay/Apartment. Please come to 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Experience the enchanting Sapa - a well-known market town located in the Northwestern parts of Vietnam, inhabited by vibrant ethnic tribes including the Red Dzao, H’Mong, Dzay who reside in the villages of Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van, and Ham Rong Mountain. Familiarize yourself with their mountain tribe customs and observe the daily lives of residents over this 3-day bus journey from Hanoi.

• Old people should not attend a long trek (6 km) due to possible challenges, especially in rainy weather
• Handicapped people and children under 6 years old should not attend this tour
• Homestay is totally different from hotel due to its basic and simple facilities
• Please bring: trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent, any special medication. 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.
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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