See Sapa in 3 days on a small group tour. Enjoy luxury limousine transfers, hotel stays in beautiful locations, an itinerary with an easy trek program, and visits to local ethnic groups.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 days
- Starting time 6:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a 3-day tour to Sapa from Hanoi by a comfortable and air-conditioned luxury bus transfer
- Visit the most beautiful villages in Sapa
- Learn about the local minorities H'Mong, Red Dzao, and Dzay
- Taste the scrumptious local food
- Trek through beautiful natural landscapes
Full description
Day 1: Get picked up from the meeting point between 6:45 and 7:00 AM. The bus will stop for a couple breaks before arriving in Sapa at 12:30 PM. Once there, you will meet some local ethnic minority community members from the H’mong, Dzao and Tay tribes, in their colorful traditional costumes. Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch and check in to your hotel afterwards.
At around 2 PM, continue your tour with a drive to Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic minority and located at the foot of Mount Fansipan (the highest mountain in Vietnam). Your local guide will introduce you to local daily life and you will trek down to the valley. The two-hour trek covers about 4 km (2.3 miles).
In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Sapa for dinner by 5:00 PM. Enjoy some leisure time afterward.
Day 2: After breakfast, take a 5 km trek along rice terraces to the Black H'mong village of Lao Chai. Then, trek to Ta Van village, home to the Dzao ethnic minority. The total trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts about four hours.
At 11:30 AM, a bus will pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to head back to Sapa. After lunch, enjoy some free time to discover Sapa on your own. In the evening, return to your hotel for dinner and another overnight stay.
Day 3: After breakfast you will trek to Ham Rong (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain. There are several well-tended flower gardens along the way and you will take in a breathtaking view at the top of Ham Rong Mountain. This two-hour trek is approximately 2 km (1.2 miles) long. At 11:00 AM, you will be back at your hotel to check out and have lunch. By 3:00 PM you will be on your way back to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel around 9:00 PM.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from the meeting point in Hanoi
- 2 nights accommodation at Legend Hotel (24 Dong Loi road) or similar depending on availability
- Transportation in a modern air-conditioned luxury bus
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to indicated sites
- 3 lunches, 2 dinners, and 2 breakfasts
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Be aware that the trekking can be challenging, especially in rainy weather
- Tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulties and children under 6
- Note that the homestay offers only the most basic amenities
- Please bring trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun screen, insect repellent and any special medication you require. Also bring warm clothes including a scarf, hat and cap because the weather in Sapa is unpredictable
- It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March due to the altitude. It is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March
- Please bring Vietnamese Dong because the banking system in Sapa is unpredictable
- U.S. dollars, Euros, and Australian dollars are also accepted in Sapa
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
