HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT – LAO CHAI – TA VAN – TRAM TON – SILVER WATERFALL

Useful information

This tour is designed for travelers who want to spend more time exploring Sapa’s highlights, including Tram Ton Pass, Silver Waterfall, and the most beautiful ethnic villages. With comfortable hotel stays, friendly services, and a cost much lower than night trains, Vietlook Travel ensures you enjoy an unforgettable Sapa experience.

Destinations include: Sapa Town, Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van Village, Tram Ton Pass (Heaven Gate), Silver Waterfall, Salmon Farm.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

06:00 – 06:30

Meet at the bus station, board the sleeper bus, and depart for Sapa.

07:30 – 11:45

Follow the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfort break.

11:45 – 13:00

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

13:00

Arrive in Sapa Town and meet ethnic groups in colorful traditional clothing.

• Welcome drink

• Itinerary briefing

• Lunch with Vietnamese dishes

• Hotel check-in

14:30

Walk to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong people. Explore traditional houses, observe daily activities, and trek to the French-built hydro-power station and Cat Cat Waterfall. Then trek uphill back to Sapa with beautiful late-afternoon scenery.
Trekking distance: 2.5 km – approx. 2 hours

16:30

Return to Sapa. Dinner at 18:00. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

07:00 – 07:45

Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare light backpack for trekking.

08:00

A short drive to Y Linh Ho. Begin trekking through rice terraces and along the Mường Hoa River to Lao Chai Village of the Black H’Mong people. Continue to Ta Van Village, home of the Dzay ethnic minority.

Trekking distance: 9 km – approx. 4 hours

11:30

Pickup at Ta Van Bridge and transfer back to Sapa.

12:00 – Evening

Lunch and free time to explore Sapa Town on your own.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Tram Ton Pass – Silver Waterfall – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

06:00 – 08:00

Breakfast at hotel and meet your tour guide.

08:00

Start a 12 km road trip to Tram Ton Pass (Heaven Gate), known as the highest pass in Vietnam and the most stunning mountain viewpoint in Northern Vietnam.

Continue to Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc) and visit the local salmon farm.

12:00 – 13:00

Return to Sapa. Shower at the hotel, lunch, and free time to relax.

13:30

Gather with the group at the hotel.

14:00

Board the bus back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

20:30 – 21:00

Arrive at Hanoi bus stop. Trip ends.

Trip Includes

• Sleeper bus Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (guide not available on bus)

• English-speaking local guide in Sapa

• Meals: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts

• Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

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

• Insurance during bus travel

Trip Excludes

• Beverages, personal expenses, VAT, travel insurance

• Services 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)

Children Policy

• Under 5 years old (under 1m): Free of charge (sharing bed/berth with parents)

• 5 – 8 years old: 75% of adult price

• 9+ years old: Adult price

Notes

• Elderly guests should avoid the 9 km trek during rainy conditions.

• Children under 6 years old and guests with mobility issues should not join the long trek.

• Surcharge applies on Vietnamese national holidays.

What to Bring

• Warm clothing (Sapa is cold from September to March)

• Scarf, hat, cap (foggy from December to March)

• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Vietnam Dong cash (ATMs may not always function; USD/EUR/AUD accepted)

• Personal medicine (pharmacies available but limited)

Tour Price per Person 

124 USD / person (3★)

140 USD / person (4★)

184 USD / person (5★)