Hanoi – Sapa – Fansipan – CatCat – Moana View Or Ham Rong

Useful information

Sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to spend 2 days and 2 nights in Sapa, saving time while still visiting the most popular destinations. Stay in a comfortable hotel, explore Fansipan Peak and enjoy friendly and attentive service throughout the trip.

Itinerary

Night 1: Hanoi – Sapa by Sleeper Bus

Meals Included: None

21:30 – 21:45

Welcome at the bus station, board the sleeper bus, and depart for Sapa. Overnight on the bus.

Day 1: Sapa – Fansipan – Short Trek to Cat Cat Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

06:00 – 06:30

Arrive at Sapa Bus Station and transfer to the hotel for breakfast.

08:00

The driver and tour guide will take you to the Cable Car Station. Enjoy a 20-minute cable car ride with spectacular views.

09:00

Arrive at 2,800 meters, take photos, enjoy panoramic mountain views, visit the pagoda complex, and hike 600 steps to reach the summit of Fansipan – the highest peak in Indochina. (Approx. 1.5 hours of hiking and photography)

11:30

Return to the Cable Car Station and head back to Sapa Town.

12:00

Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, followed by hotel check-in.

14:30

Start a short walk to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong ethnic people and located at the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

Your local guide will introduce the daily life and traditional practices of the villagers. Trek down to the valley to see the waterfall and the Hydroelectric Power Station built by the French. After some time for photos at the bridge and waterfall, trek uphill to return to Sapa. The driver will pick you up from the main road.

17:00

Return to Sapa Town. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel. Free evening to explore Sapa.

Day 2: Sapa – Moana View or Ham Rong Mountain – Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

07:00

Breakfast at the hotel.

Option 1: Moana View Check-in Point

08:00

Take a short walk to Moana View, located 700 meters from Sapa Church. This is a trendy check-in location created especially for young travelers who love unique photo spots.

You will take photographs at:

• Bali Gate

• Infinity Lake

• Moana Girl Statue

• Golden Hand

• Thrilling Swing

• Lonely Tree

• Panoramic Café overlooking Fansipan Peak and Muong Hoa Valley

Prepare beautiful clothes and accessories for your best photos.

Option 2: Ham Rong Mountain

08:30

Begin trekking up Ham Rong Mountain (Dragon’s Jaw).

Visit:

• Ham Rong Botanical Garden

• Landscaped orchid gardens

• Stone pathways and panoramic viewpoints

The trek is uphill and can be strenuous, but the panoramic views of Sapa Town and surrounding valleys are worth the effort.
Note: Stone steps may be slippery on rainy or foggy days.

11:00

Return to the hotel, check out, and have lunch. Free time to enjoy Sapa.

13:00 – 14:00

Board the bus back to Hanoi with comfort breaks.

20:00 – 20:30

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

Trip Includes

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

• English-speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa

• Hotel accommodation in double/twin sharing room

• Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts

• All entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary

Trip Excludes

• Return cable car ticket Sapa – Fansipan – Sapa:

  • 32 USD (weekday)

  • 34 USD (Saturday)

• Government tax, beverages

• Tips for tour guides and drivers, travel insurance

• Services not clearly mentioned

• Sleeper bus cabin surcharge:

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

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

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

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

Children Policy

• Children under 5 years old (or under 1 meter): Free of charge (based on 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

• Additional surcharges apply on National Holidays

What to Bring

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

• Note: Sapa often has fog in December, January, February, and March

• Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent

• Cash in Vietnam Dong (local banking can be unreliable; USD, EUR, and AUD are accepted in Sapa)

Tour Price per Person 

• 92 USD per person – 3-star hotel

• 102 USD per person – 4-star hotel

• 124 USD per person – 5-star hotel