Hanoi – Sapa – CatCat – Fansipan – Glass Bridge – Lonely Tree – Silver Waterfall – Moana View

Useful information

Sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to spend 3 days and 2 nights in Sapa, visiting the most popular attractions while staying in a comfortable hotel. You will also visit Fansipan Peak, known as “The Roof of Indochina,” and enjoy warm, friendly service throughout the tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by Bus – Short Trek to Cat Cat Village

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

06:00 – 06:30 – Welcome at the bus station, board the sleeper bus and depart for Sapa.

07:30 – 11:45 – Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfort break on the way.

11:45 – 13:00 – Continue on the mountain road approaching Sapa Town, passing scenic valleys and terraced fields.

13:00 – 13:30 – Arrive in Sapa Town, where you will see colorful traditional costumes of the H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.

• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

• Lunch with local Vietnamese dishes

• Hotel check-in

14:30 – Take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong ethnic group at the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

Your local guide will show you the daily lifestyle of the villagers. Trek down to the valley to visit the waterfall and the French-built Hydroelectric Power Station. Enjoy some time for photos at the bridge and waterfall, then trek uphill back towards Sapa with beautiful late-afternoon scenery. The driver will pick you up and transfer you back to Sapa Town.

17:00 – Return to Sapa Town. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel, with free time to enjoy night activities.

Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Moana View

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

08:00 – After breakfast at the hotel, the driver and tour guide will take you to the Cable Car Station. Spend about 20 minutes on the cable car, taking in the spectacular views.

09:00 – At an altitude of 2,800 meters, enjoy time to sightsee and take photos. Visit the pagoda and spiritual sites, then trek approximately 600 steps to reach the peak of Fansipan – “The Roof of Indochina.”
You will spend about 1.5 hours hiking and taking photos.

11:30 – Return to the Cable Car Station and travel back to Sapa Town.

12:00 – Lunch at a local restaurant or at the hotel.

Afternoon – Visit Moana View

Start a short, easy walk to Moana View, located about 700 meters from Sapa Church. This is one of the latest check-in spots designed for travelers who enjoy creative photography and new experiences.

You can take photos at:

• Bali Gate

• Infinity Lake

• Moana Girl Statue

• Golden Hand

• Thrilling Swing

• Lonely Tree

• Panoramic Café overlooking Fansipan Peak and Muong Hoa Valley

You are encouraged to prepare attractive outfits, hats, and accessories for your best photos.

17:00 – Return to Sapa Town. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Sapa – Hanoi by Bus

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy free time to explore Sapa on your own.

12:00 – Check out of the hotel, have lunch, and relax until departure time.

13:00 – 14:00 – Board the bus back to Hanoi with comfort breaks on the way.

20:00 – 20:30 – Arrive at the bus station in Hanoi. The trip ends.

Trip Includes

• Sleeper bus ticket Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi with modern facilities (tour guide not available on the bus)

• English-speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa

• Hotel accommodation in double/twin room based on twin sharing

• Meals: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts

• All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary

Trip Excludes

• Return cable car ticket Sapa – Fansipan – Sapa: 32 USD and 34 USD on Saturday

• Government tax and beverages

• Tips for tour guides and drivers, travel insurance

• Other services not clearly mentioned above

• Surcharge for sleeper bus with cabin:

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

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

• Surcharge for Dcar Limousine VIP seat: 20 USD per person (round trip)

• Surcharge for Luxury Limousine 28-seat Nouble: 26 USD per person (round trip)

Children Policy

• Children under 5 years old (or under 1 meter tall): Free of charge, based on 2 adults and 1 child sharing bed/berth/bus seat with adults

• Children from 5 to 8 years old: 75% of adult price, sharing bed with adults

• Children from 9 years old and above: Charged as adults

Surcharge Policy

• A surcharge will be applied for travel on national holidays

What to Bring

• Warm clothes, scarf, hat, and cap (Sapa is usually cold from September to March)

• Note: Due to Sapa’s altitude, it can be foggy in December, January, February, and March

• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, insect repellent

• Cash in Vietnam Dong (banking systems in Sapa may not always function well; US Dollars, Euros, and Australian Dollars are accepted)

Tour Price per Person

• 108 USD per person – 3-star hotel

• 124 USD per person – 4-star hotel

• 172 USD per person – 5-star hotel