Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Old Quarter - 06:30: Be ready at your hotel lobby in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and the bus will come to pick you up.

Sapa - 07:00: The bus leaves Hanoi for Sapa. Enjoy the views of the countryside on the way, and the bus will make 2 stops for a short break. When you arrive in Sapa at about 13:00, you will be transferred by van to the Sapa House Hotel (3 Thac Bac, Sapa), where you will have lunch and relax. Our guide will then greet you and give you additional details about the trek.

Cat Cat village - 08:30, you will start your trek to Cat Cat Village,

Visit the country’s most notable indigenous people in this tour of Cat Cat Village. Home of the Black H’Mong people, this village is the oldest settlement in the entirety of Sapa.
Trek your way to the hill tribe and discover a farming community that sustains itself through its cultural goods and agricultural expertise. Make the most out of your 3km journey by taking pictures of the natural beauty abundant in the region. Upon arrival, discover a small village near a hill, surrounded by fields of rice terraces and corn. Get your loved ones cloth pieces, as well as other products available on site.
After shopping for souvenirs, head to the French commissioned old Hydro Electric Power Station. Just next door is the Cat Cat Waterfall, a peaceful place that leads to a big stream below.

Get back to the hotel, you will have time to relax or explore the surrounding area on foot. The hotel serves dinner. Overnight at the Sapa House Hotel.

Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa

Y Linh Ho - 7:30 am: Breakfast is served.

9:00am: you will start your trek. After a short walk, you will head through the fields to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong people. The Black H’mong are proud of their culture, and they have their own language and wear traditional indigo-blue clothing.
The trek to the village will give you an opportunity to admire beautiful nature and take photographs of hereditary terraces that are estimated to be around 100 years old. After about a couple of hours of trekking, you will reach Y Linh Ho village, located in a beautiful area by the Muong Hoa River in the central part of the valley

Lao Chai - Continue your trek to Lao Chai village and learn more about the local culture and customs. The trek on the narrow paths through the fields will bring you closer to local life. Stop en route to have lunch and relax.

Ta Van - Then, you will keep walking to Ta Van village to visit the Giay people. The Dzay minority in Ta Van has its own distinct culture and lifestyle. They live in mountain valleys near their fields, where they cultivate wet rice.
At about 13:30, you will be picked up and transferred back to the Sapa House Hotel.

Sapa - Ha Noi

Sapa - After breakfast, you will have a free morning to explore Sapa town on your own.
Check out of the hotel before noon and have lunch.

Old Quarter - At around 15:00, we will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the bus station to board the afternoon bus back to Hanoi. The bus will arrive in Hanoi at night and drop you off at the bus stop on Tran Quang Khai Street, near the Old Quarter.

• Insurance during the time using the bus
• 2 nights at Sapa House Hotel
• Transportation: comfortable air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Sapa and back
• Lunch
• Dinner
• English-speaking local guide
• Breakfast
• All fees and/or taxes

• Drinks and tips
• Travel insurance
• Single room surcharge 25$
• All other services not expressly stated to be included

Embark on the astounding Sapa Hiking Expedition, a distinctively engaging adventure involving the magnificent Hmong, Dzao, and Zay minority communities. Traverse along the less-travelled paths of the Muong Hoa Valley. Experience the sheer joy of hiking through a bamboo jungle, witnessing rice and corn terraced fields, all the while capturing the breathtaking views of the picturesque valley. This expedition showcases the vibrant landscapes of Sapa at their most authentic.

• Enjoy a relaxed journey to and from Sapa in a spacious, air-conditioned bus.
• Immerse yourself in the profound local experiences that this intriguing expedition offers.
• Discover the awe-inspiring milieu and the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic hamlets.
• Revel in the heart-warming hospitality delivered by your experienced local guide.

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