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Sapa 3-Day Trekking Tour with Fansipan Cable Car

5.04 reviews
Duration
3  Days
Location
Hanoi - Vietnam
Host or Greeter
English
Pickup Optional
Central hotels and specified pickup zones in the area.

About This Activity

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa - Cat Cat village (L) 

06:30am: Our Luxury Limousine bus will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarters, coach ride to Sapa. En-route you can admire the countryside and mountains in the distance.
9:30am: You will continue to Lao Cai with a a short break 
11:00am: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rice terraces along the ways from Lao Cai to Sapa city. 
1:00pm: Arrive at Hotel in Sapa Town where you'll view the colorful traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. Tour guide would pick up you to the hotel where you would stay to have lunch. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes 
2:30pm: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home to the Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. 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 
5:00pm: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Day 2: Sapa - Easy Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van – Sapa (B, L) 

7:00 – 8:00am: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store) 
9:00am: Start trekking down to Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong ethnic people about 8 km from Sapa town. Here you will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, etc. Next is a visit to the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. 
12:00pm: Lunch with the locals in one of the local houses. 
13:00: After  lunch, you will walk to Ta Van village of Dzay people. It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields. The guide will bring you into some family: listen about their life, enjoy some green tea, learn about the differences of their culture from other hill tribes even they leave close to each other.
15:00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at your hotel and have free time

Day 3: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak – Sapa – Hanoi (B, L) 
This day does not include tour guide, feel free to explore by yourself

7:00 – 8:00am: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store) 
8:00am: Come to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable Car to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
9:00am: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan- The Roof of Indochina. (1,5 hours)
11:00am: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12:30pm: Have lunch in the hotel
13:30-15:00: relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs
15:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa” and  Our Luxury Limousine bus will pick you up from Hotel in Sapa Town  and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains. 
21:00: Arrive in Hanoi, back to your hotel in Old Quarters

"An excellent experience from start to finish. Definitely a highlight of our trip!"
- Mary W.
"An brilliant day out for the whole family. Definitely a highlight of our trip!"
- John F.

Select date, participants and language

Adult x 1, Child x 0, Infant x 0

Hanoi

6 Hours Optional

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa Transfer. Cat Cat village (Lunch)

4 Hours Optional

Day 2: Sapa - Easy Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van – Sapa. (Breakfast /Lunch)

3.5 Hours Optional Visit Sightseeing Walk

Day 3: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak – Sapa transfer back Hanoi. (Breakfast /Lunch)

2 Hours Optional Photo stop Visit Sightseeing

Hanoi

Discover the beauty of the mountainous north of Vietnam in Sapa
Reach the famous peak of Fansipan mountain
Taste the scrumptious local food
Trek through beautiful natural landscapes
Visit the most well-known local tribes: HMong, Red Dzao, Tay...

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa - Cat Cat village (L) 

06:30am: Our Luxury Limousine bus will pick you up from your hotel in Old Quarters, coach ride to Sapa. En-route you can admire the countryside and mountains in the distance.
9:30am: You will continue to Lao Cai with a a short break 
11:00am: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rice terraces along the ways from Lao Cai to Sapa city. 
1:00pm: Arrive at Hotel in Sapa Town where you'll view the colorful traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. Tour guide would pick up you to the hotel where you would stay to have lunch. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes 
2:30pm: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home to the Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. 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 
5:00pm: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Day 2: Sapa - Easy Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van – Sapa (B, L) 

7:00 – 8:00am: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store) 
9:00am: Start trekking down to Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong ethnic people about 8 km from Sapa town. Here you will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, etc. Next is a visit to the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. 
12:00pm: Lunch with the locals in one of the local houses. 
13:00: After  lunch, you will walk to Ta Van village of Dzay people. It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields. The guide will bring you into some family: listen about their life, enjoy some green tea, learn about the differences of their culture from other hill tribes even they leave close to each other.
15:00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at your hotel and have free time

Day 3: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak – Sapa – Hanoi (B, L) 
This day does not include tour guide, feel free to explore by yourself

7:00 – 8:00am: Have breakfast at hotel, check out the room and prepare light pack for trekking. (Big luggage keep in hotel store) 
8:00am: Come to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable Car to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.
9:00am: Reach the altitude of 2800 meters you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan- The Roof of Indochina. (1,5 hours)
11:00am: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12:30pm: Have lunch in the hotel
13:30-15:00: relax and discover Sapa town by yourself with some souvenirs
15:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa” and  Our Luxury Limousine bus will pick you up from Hotel in Sapa Town  and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains. 
21:00: Arrive in Hanoi, back to your hotel in Old Quarters

Meeting Point Options

Meeting Address:
Central Turkey (Exact pickup time & location provided after booking)

Hotel Pickup Options

Check if your hotel/address is covered: Pickup service is available from selected areas.
You can add your exact address during checkout or up to 24 hours before your activity.
Transfer in Luxury Limousine bus  from Hanoi to Sapa and back
2 bottles of water, tissues
Local guide in Sapa ( English speaking guide)
3 lunches, 2 breakfast 
All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Accommodation in Sapa ( 2 person/ room)
All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Free used heated swimming pool
Twin-share accommodation in Sapa Charm Hotel - No 32 Muong Hoa, Sapa. Or Sapa Lodge Hotel - 33 Muong Hoa road, Sapa
Beverages. Travel insurance. VAT
Personal expenses
Single room supplement is 63 Euro/Night/Person
People over 95 years
Pregnant women
Wheelchair users
Pets
Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Camera
Cash
Sports shoes
Sunscreen
If you do not want to attend the long Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van trek or Cat Cat Trek Tour on day 2, your tour guide will help you to visit another location. You are responsible for all ticket and transportation costs
Elderly people should not attend the 9 kilometer trek, due to its challenging nature
Handicapped people and children under 6 should not take part in the treks
The driver from Hanoi to Sapa and speaks very little English
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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.9/5
Based on 2178 Reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for Money
4.9/5

What travelers are saying

AI summary based on 2178 reviews
Guide quality: Tour guides are consistently praised for being knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and engaging.
Organization: The tour is well organized with a clear itinerary, timely visits, and smooth logistics.
Scenery and activities: Travelers highlight the stunning landscapes, cultural stops, and memorable activities.
Transportation: Drivers are described as safe, skilled, and accommodating, making long drives comfortable.
Value: Many reviews mention the experience as excellent value for the price.
Accommodations: Comfortable hotels and nice facilities are appreciated for enhancing the overall experience.

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