Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L/D)
Hanoi - 6.00
- 6.20: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to the big bus and depart to Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break
11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.
Sapa - 13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. And the tour guide & driver pick up you at the bus station to Hotel.
• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
• Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.
Cat Cat village - 14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Sapa - Hanoi by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B/L)
Sapa - 8.00
- 8.30: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store).
Ta Van Village - 8.00
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8.30: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store).
8.30: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain after that heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.
Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours
Hanoi - 11.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch in the hotel.
13.30: Relax and leisure on your own, have shower in the public bathroom in the hotel if you want.
14.00: Meet all group members at hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
15.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.00: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and go back to your hotel by yourself.
Trip ends.
- English speaking local guide in Sapa
- All entrance fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicle for transportation
- Complimentary water bottle daily
- Accommodation at The View Sapa Hotel or similar (twin sharing)
- Meals provided: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- 24/7 hotline support
- Comfortable air-conditioned bus for Hanoi-Sapa transfer
- Experienced drivers for Sapa local transport
- Beverages, travel insurance, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
This itinerary is tailored for visitors looking to allocate 2 days and 1 night for their Sapa excursion with goals such as: Time efficiency, covering Sapa’s prime tourist destinations, securing comfortable accommodation in a quality hotel, enjoying cost savings compared to night train travel, and experiencing the hospitable services offered by Vietnam Travel Top.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hotel room: Standard 2-3 people per room
- 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 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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.
