Lao Cai - Sa Pa – Visit Fansipan Mountain by Cable Car (B/L)

Ga Lào Cai - The driver will be waiting at the arrival gate with a sign displaying your name. You will be transported to a hotel in Sapa for breakfast, allowing you to refresh before the tour.

Sapa - If you are already in SAPA town, you will be picked up from your hotel, Airbnb, or homestay.

Fansipan Mountain - Travel by car from Sa Pa to Fansipan, the highest peak in the Indochina mountains. While it typically takes one or two days to reach the summit on foot, you will use the three-rope cable car system, which transports you from the base to the peak in 15-20 minutes. This modern three-wire cable car is the first of its kind in Asia. The distance from Muong Hoa Valley to the peak is 6.2 km, with a total of 35 cabins passing 6 main pillars, each spaced 1 km apart. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Sapa, Muong Hoa Valley, Hoang Lien National Forest, and the beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. Afterward, you will be transferred back to Sapa for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Sapa town on your own.

Sa Pa Trekking to Muong Hoa Valley – Visit Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao Villages (B/L)

Muong Hoa Valley - After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to Muong Hoa Valley (6 km), one of the most picturesque valleys in Northwestern Vietnam. Travel slowly along a narrow road between the Hoang Lien Son and Den Thang mountain ranges to reach the valley. This area is home to several ethnic minority groups and features the largest colony of terraced paddy fields in the region. Enjoy the stunning views of the majestic mountains and the terraced fields’ gentle contours hugging the hillsides. Take photos, then walk through the valley to reach Lao Chai village, home to the Black Hmong minority. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe the Giay people, a small minority group found only in Northern Vietnam. Enjoy a rest and a delicious lunch in a local house.

Giang Ta Chai Village - After lunch, continue hiking for 3 km over hills and through a bamboo forest. A short stop will be made at a waterfall before reaching Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dao ethnic minority. Engage with villagers and observe their daily activities. A car will pick you up to return to Sa Pa for an overnight stay.

Sa Pa – Suoi Ho – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – Herbal Bath – Lao Cai – Ha Noi (B/L)

Sapa - Depart from Sa Pa town and trek to Suoi Ho village to see tea plantations and cardamom gardens. Follow the buffalo trails to visit the welcoming villages of the Black Hmong minority in Ma Tra.

Ta Phin Village - After passing a school and enjoying scenic views en route, a picnic lunch will be served. After lunch, continue trekking to Ta Phin village to visit the Red Dao people and handicraft shops. In the afternoon, take time for a herbal bath. The Red Dao people will prepare a collection of fresh and dried plants and bark in a water-filled giant wok over a charcoal fire. This water is then transferred to a wooden barrel tub, ready for you to enjoy a traditional Dao bath, washing away aches, pains, worries, and woes in the privacy of a separate bathhouse.

Lao Cai Province - Afterward, you will be picked up by a private van and transferred to Lao Cai station to board the overnight train back to Hanoi.

Sapa - If you are staying in SAPA, you will be dropped off in SAPA town.

• Professional English speaking tour guide at places
• Lunch
• Transfers as the itinerary
• Mineral water & tissue are available on the car
• Breakfast
• Private tour in Sapa
• All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary

• Beverages, Personal expenses and Tips
• Hotel/homestay/airnb in Sapa: 15-50 USD/person/night

Embark on a private 3-day tour of Sapa with a local guide to marvel at the stunning natural scenery of Sapa and gain deeper insights into the lifestyle and culture of the locals. The sights on this journey are breathtaking, presenting you with a unique view of Vietnam! The 3-day, 2-night Sapa tour offers unforgettable experiences with terraced rice paddies, a glimpse into the simple living of ethnic communities, and an exploration of traditional customs.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.