Hanoi – Sapa – CatCat – Moana Check In Point

Useful information

This tour is designed for travelers who want to spend 2 days and 1 night in Sapa while saving time, visiting the most popular destinations, and enjoying comfortable hotel accommodation. The trip costs less than taking the night train and includes friendly services throughout.

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.

11:45 – 13:00

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

13:00 – 13:30

Arrive in Sapa Town, where you will see ethnic minorities such as the H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay in traditional clothes.

• 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 people and situated at the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

Trek down to visit the waterfall and the Hydroelectric Power Station built by the French. Take photos at the bridge and waterfall, then trek uphill to return to Sapa.

The driver will pick you up and transfer you back to town.

17:00

Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel. Free time for evening activities.

Day 2: Sapa – Moana View – Hanoi by Bus

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

07:00 – 07:45

Have breakfast at the hotel and prepare your camera for the check-in session.

08:00

Begin a short walk to Moana View, located only 700 meters from Sapa Church.

This popular check-in complex is designed especially for young travelers who enjoy unique and creative photo spots.

You will 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

Prepare stylish outfits and accessories for your best photos.

12:00 – 13:30

Return to the hotel for check-out, have lunch, and enjoy some free time in Sapa.

13:30 – 14:00

Board the bus back to Hanoi with a comfort break on the way.

20:00 – 20:30

Arrive at the bus station in Hanoi. The trip ends.

Trip Includes

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

• English-speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa

• Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

• All entrance tickets to indicated sites

• Accommodation in Sapa (double/twin/triple sharing room)

Trip Excludes

• Beverages, travel insurance, taxes, and personal expenses

• Other services not clearly mentioned

• Sleeper bus cabin surcharge:

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

  • Sharing cabin: 200,000 VND per person (one way)

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

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

Children Policy

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

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

• Children 9 years old and above: Charged as adult

Surcharge Policy

• Surcharges apply during national holidays

What to Bring

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

• Note: Sapa may be foggy in December, January, February, and March

• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Cash in Vietnam Dong (banking in Sapa may be unstable; USD, EUR, AUD accepted)

Tour Price Per Person

• 80 USD per person – 3-star hotel

• 90 USD per person – 4-star hotel

• 120 USD per person – 5-star hotel