HANOI – CAT CAT VILLAGE – FANSIPAN

Useful information

Sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to spend 2 days – 1 night exploring the most iconic attractions of Sapa, including Cat Cat Village and Fansipan Peak – “The Roof of Indochina”. You will enjoy comfortable hotel accommodations, convenient transportation, and friendly services throughout your journey.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

06:00 – 06:30

Pickup from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or at the bus station. Board the sleeper bus and depart for Sapa.

07:30 – 11:45

Travel along the highway to Lao Cai with a comfort break.

11:45 – 13:00

Continue along the mountain road toward Sapa Town, enjoying views of valleys and terraced rice fields.

13:00

Arrive in Sapa Town, where ethnic H’Mong, Dzao and Tay people wear traditional colorful costumes.

• Welcome drink

• Itinerary briefing

• Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

• Hotel check-in

14:30

Walk to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong people. Discover traditional houses, daily lifestyle, local crafts, and trek to the French-built hydro-power station and Cat Cat Waterfall. Trek uphill to return to Sapa with beautiful late-afternoon scenery.
Trekking distance: 2.5 km – approx. 2 hours

16:30

Return to Sapa. Dinner and overnight at hotel with free evening activities.

Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

08:00

After breakfast, driver and tour guide transfer you to the Cable Car Station. Enjoy a 20-minute cable car ride with spectacular mountain views.

09:00

Arrive at 2,800 meters altitude. Explore the spiritual pagoda complex, take photos, and climb 600 steps to the summit of

Fansipan Peak – The Roof of Indochina.

Total time: approx. 1.5 hours sightseeing & photo taking

11:30

Return to the Cable Car Station and then to Sapa Town.

12:00 – 13:00

Back to the hotel, check out, have lunch, and enjoy free time.

13:30

Gather at the hotel for the return trip to Hanoi.

14:00

Board the bus back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

20:30 – 21:00

Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Trip Includes

• Modern sleeper bus Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (guide not available on bus)

• Hotel accommodation (double/twin sharing; 3★ / 4★ / 5★ options)

• Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

• Entrance tickets for mentioned sites

• Local guide for Cat Cat Village and Fansipan transfer

Trip Excludes

• Cable car ticket Sapa – Fansipan – Sapa:

  • 32 USD/person (weekdays)

  • 34 USD/person (Saturday)

• Beverages, personal expenses, travel insurance, government tax

• Items not clearly mentioned

• Sleeper bus cabin surcharge:

  • Single cabin: 12 USD/person (round trip)

  • Sharing cabin: 8 USD/person (round trip)

• Dcar Limousine VIP seat: 25 USD/person (round trip)

• Luxury Limousine 28-seat Nouble: 16 USD/person (round trip)

What to Bring

• Warm clothing, hat, scarf (Sapa is cold September–March)

• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Vietnam Dong cash (ATMs may not work well; USD/EUR/AUD accepted)

• Personal medicine

Tour Price per Person (USD)

82 USD / person (3★)

92 USD / person (4★)

118 USD / person (5★)