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 continuing to Sapa.

Sapa - 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, greeted by the vibrant traditional attire of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. The tour guide and driver will meet you at the bus station and take you to the hotel.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and receive an itinerary briefing.
• Savor a lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine and complete 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 overnight stay at the hotel with evening 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: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Large luggage can be stored at the hotel).

Ta Van Village - 8:00 – 8:30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Large luggage can be stored at the hotel).
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 admire the stunning landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, then proceed to Ta Van Village, home to the Dzay ethnic group.

The trekking distance is approximately 9 km and takes about 3.5 hours.

Hanoi - 11:30: The bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to return to Sapa.

12:30 - 13:30: Enjoy lunch at the hotel.

13:30: 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.

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

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

• English speaking local guide in Sapa
• All entrance fees
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel room in The View Sapa Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis
• Lunch
• Dinner
• 2 bottles of water /2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
• Breakfast
• 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
• Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
• Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers

• 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 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.