6 Super Experiences!

Our genuine experts explored the destinations time and again and finally worked out the itinerary taking you to experience the highlights in various ways that others might miss.

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Feel the sweetness, softness, and unforgettable taste of salmon in a Sapa specialty hotpot.

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Optional to choose a Sapa herbal bath which is one of those activities you simply shouldn't miss.

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Take a Fansipan mountain train to the mountain top and enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic and beautiful scenery that nature bestows on the Northwest land.

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You will trek, meet with locals and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Sapa.

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Interact with a resident family to fully immerse in the Sapa culture!

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Experience the overnight train to Sapa makes you feel like a local!

Itinerary Details

The following itinerary is for your inspiration. Our experts will customize your own tour according to your interests, schedules, hotel tastes and budget. All can be tailor-made!

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  • Adjust activities to your interests
  • Change a hotel
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Day 1 - Welcome to Vietnam!

You will take a private transfer to the Hanoi Train Station for your overnight train to Lao Cai, your guide will assist you with your luggage (no guide is proved on the train).

Accommodation: Vietnam Overnight Train

Day 2 - Cat Cat village & Silver Waterfall

Arrive in Lao Cai this early morning. Your guide will meet you and take you to have breakfast. Then your tour will start by trekking from Sapa to Cat Cat village, you will see the mountains, the fog, and the beautiful houses painted with stunning pictures. After exploring the village, you can return to Sapa town to eat and then rest for the afternoon. 


In the afternoon, you will visit O Quy Ho, one of the most impressive passes in Vietnam’s northwestern area. Riding along this pass, you will be impressed with the vast sky, floating clouds, and majestic mountain views. From the center of Sapa town, go about 12km to reach the Silver Waterfall. In the rainy season, this waterfall has beautiful white flowing water.

In the evening, you can find lots of delicious barbecue shops in Sapa town. Also, you can try Sturgeon and Salmon hotpot (own expense), a Sapa specialty.

O Quy Ho Pass
O Quy Ho Pass
Sapa Silver Waterfall
Sapa Silver Waterfall
Sapa hotpot
Sapa hotpot
Cat Cat village
Cat Cat village
Accommodation: Amazing Hotel Sapa

Day 3 - Ta Phin village & Ta Phin Cave

After breakfast, you will visit Ta Phin village, which is the main living area of the Dao ethnic group, where the traditional craft of brocade weaving is still preserved and promoted. Walking around the village, you can easily see on the backs of locals who always have baskets of leaves. At the end of the village, there is a mysterious cave- Ta Phin cave. You can rent the light from the local kids and explore the cave.  You can try the Red Dao leaf bathing experience here. Soaking in a wooden bath with precious herbs, you will feel refreshed and relaxed.

After visiting Ta Phin village, you can stop by the ancient French monastery located 3km from the town.


In the afternoon, you will head to Lao Chai and Ta Van village. Both of these villages are close to each other, so you can trek from Lao Chai village to Ta Van and see the typical terraced fields of the Northwest mountains. The best time to come here is from April – May or September to mid-September. In May, the rice paddy fields are covered in lush green colors, while the whole village will be painted with rich yellow colors and rice aroma if it’s September.

Lao Chai Village
Lao Chai Village
Trekking
Trekking
Red Dao leaf bathing
Red Dao leaf bathing
Red Dao tribe
Red Dao tribe
Accommodation: Amazing Hotel Sapa

Day 4 - Fansipan mountain train & Cable Car

Take a Muong Hoa mountain train from Sapa town to the Hoang Lien station  (the departure station of the Fansipan cable car). and then get on a 15-minute Fansipan cable car trip to reach the roof of Indochina. Sitting in the cable car cabin, you can admire the entire Northwest nature with the rich and diverse vegetation of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range as well as the beauty of Muong Hoa valley. After getting off the cable car, you need to climb about 600 steps to reach the top. The path is convenient and easy to walk, and there are many seats to rest. If you don’t want to climb the steps, you can also take a Fansipan mountain train to reach the top.

Fansipan mountain train has only one cabin with a maximum capacity of 60 tourists. The train will take you through the underground tunnel at the foot of the Buddha statue, following the mountain top in an arc to reach Truc May station, 50 stone steps from Fansipan peak. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic and beautiful scenery that nature bestows on the Northwest land.

Around noon, you will return to Sapa town for lunch and then depart for Hanoi.

Fansipan cable car
Fansipan cable car
Fansipan mountain train
Fansipan mountain train
Muong Hoa mountain train
Muong Hoa mountain train

Accommodation

  • 1 Night in Lao Cai
  • 2 Nights in Sapa
Vietnam Overnight Train
Vietnam Overnight Train
Vietnam Overnight Train
Vietnam Overnight Train
Room Type:4 Berths Sleeper Cabin
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Amazing Hotel Sapa
Room Type:Deluxe Room with Mountain View
Why this Hotel:

Featuring a heated indoor swimming pool on top floor

Conveniently located

200 m from Sa Pa Stone Church

500 m away from Sa Pa Lake

What's included

AccommodationInternational-standard
Day1 Vietnam Overnight Train
Day2-3 Amazing Hotel Sapa

Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast

Accommodation based on two people sharing (for each person not sharing a room, the single supplement will be added)

  • Well screened Hotels

    Handpicked hotels with good service and spacious room.

  • Super nice location

    Downtown location with convenient transportation and many good restaurants nearby.

TransportPrivate & Air-conditioned

All mentioned internal flights, trains, and cruises

Private & air-conditioned vehicle with ample space

  • Best-time flight

    No early get up. No late arrival.

  • Better seats

    Select seats for you as spacious as possible, such as exit row or bulkhead with more legroom.

GuidePrivate & Professional

Expert English-speaking local guide

MealsSafe & Authentic

All meals specified in the itinerary

  • Satisfying food

    Your special request on food can always be satisfied, no matter it relates to religion or medical purpose!

  • Local specialities

    Traditional local food is delicious and its specialities are worth searching out with our local guide!

  • Little snack

    Wanna try authentic local snack? Please follow us!

SupportUseful Package & 24/7 Local Service

Bottles of drinking water and cold towels per guest per day

24/7 helpline while you are travelling

ExcursionsAll listed in the above Itnerary

All excursions specified in the itinerary

All entrance fees specified in the itinerary

Not included
Flights

The round trip International Flights (flights from/to your city) are not included in the tour price. You will need to arrange your flights separately at any point.

service

our driver
Professional Guides & Drivers

We offer professional private tour guides with over 10-year experience, well-performed vehicles less than 5-year service life and licensed drivers with 5-year practice. Each of our employees undergoes rigorous screening before they can join our network.

our hotel
Well-selected Scenic spots and Hotel

All the hotels we advised have been inspected by our team and we spend time each year to top up our knowledge on the spot. Continuing Positive feedbacks on them from former customers because of their outstanding and unique characters.

local
Local Available 7/24

You will have our local team's urgency contact number and we are available whenever and wherever. If you meet any problem or need any help, just make a phone call and everything will be settled down at a time.

welcome kit
Warm Welcome Kits

We provide the welcome kits for each customer, you will receive the SIM card, city map, a bottle of drinking water and a cool towel per guest per day for FREE. Get all first-step information and useful tips in one profile and make your first tour simple and easy.