Sapa 3-Day Trekking Tour from Hanoi with Hotel & Homestay

4.9 (390 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and experience the natural beauty and rich culture of Sapa on this unforgettable 3-day trekking adventure. Combining comfortable hotel accommodation with an authentic local homestay, this tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural discovery.

Trek through breathtaking rice terraces, bamboo forests, mountain valleys, and peaceful ethnic villages while meeting local Hmong and Dzay communities along the way. Travelers will have the opportunity to experience traditional village life, enjoy homemade local meals, and discover the unique customs of northern Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups.

With experienced local guides, carefully planned trekking routes, and stunning mountain scenery throughout the journey, this tour is ideal for travelers looking for a deeper and more authentic Sapa experience beyond the ordinary tourist route.

What's included

  • 1 night at 3 star hotel town centre / 1 night at private room at Tavan Village
  • Lunch
  • 2-way by Vip Cabin Bus
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Local English tour guide in Sapa
  • Cooking classes
  • All entrance ticket
  • Drinks in meals

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Villge Sleep At Sapa Retreat Condotel
  1. Sapa
    4h
    06h00 - 06h30: Small shuttle bus will pick you up at any hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter to the meeting point. You get on sleeping bus and go to Sapa.
    13h00 - 13h30:Arrive Sapa, transfer car take you from bus station to our hotel (Sapa retreat condotel) . Having lunch at the hotel's restaurant annd check -in procedure
  2. Cat Cat village
    4h · Admission ticket included
    14h00 - 14h30: Our local tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start the journey to Cat Cat village of the H'mong ethnicity. Visitors will be able to see and learn about the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat
    waterfall and hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early twentieth century, have fun, and take souvenir photos.
    18h30: Enjoy dinner at the hotel's restaurant, then you will have free time to explore Sapa town by night.
  3. Sapa Market
    Pass by
    After dinner, you are free to visit Sapa town, stone church, night market where locals sell traditional products.
Day 2: Sapa - Y Linh Ho Village - Lao Chai Village - Ta Van Village
  1. Y Linh Ho
    1h · Admission ticket included
    07h00 – 08h00 : Have breakfast buffet at the hotel's restaurant. Check-out procedure ( You will leave big luggage at the lounge of hotel before hiking, only use small bag with important thing)
    08h00 - 08h30: Our local guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start the trek to Y Linh Ho village through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream.
  2. Lao Chai
    Pass by
    11h00: You will be taken to Lao Chai, a beautiful local village surrounded by terraced rice fields, located between the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Ham Rong mountain.
  3. Ta Van Village
    Pass by
    11h30: After another 2km along Muong Hoa stream, surrounded by scenic mountains and forests views, you will pass Lao Chai and reach Ta Van Village.
    12h30 : You have lunch at our homestay, then check in and rest for a bit.
    In the afternoon, you have free time at our homestay, you can explore the natural running stream just next to our homestay yourself (just ask our local guide how to get there).
    17:30: You are at the homestay to prepare for the included Vietnamese cooking class. You will be guided to make traditional indigenous dishes and enjoy it afterward.
    18h30 : Have dinner and enjoy drinks with locals such as tea or wine.
Day 3: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - SuPan - Sapa Tower - Hanoi
  1. Giang Ta Chai Village
    6h · Admission ticket included
    07h30 – 08h30: Have breakfast at Homestay. CHeck-out procedure
    9h00: 8 km trek to Giang Ta Chai Village and Supan Village in the morning of the 2nd day. Giang Ta Chai is one of the villages of Red Dao and a must-check-in spot for travelers who love to experience the colorful traditions and customs of the minor ethnicities here.
  2. Su Pan
    3h
    12h30: You will arrive at Su Pan Village and have lunch at a local restaurant.
    Su Pan consists of 4 small villages of the Black H'mong and the Red Dao people lying on the rocky slopes of Na Trong, overlooking the Muong Hoa valley.
    13h30: After lunch, the car takes you back to Sapa town.
  3. Sapa
    2h
    13h30: Bus pick you up and back hotel (Sapa Retreat Condotel) in Sapa town
    You can rest a bit, get a quick 30 minutes feet massage, or buy some local souvenirs before we take you to the bus back to Hanoi.
    15h30: Transfer car pick up at hotel to bus station.
    16h00: Get on the bus back Hanoi
  4. Hanoi
    6h
    22h00- 22h30: The bus will arrive in Hanoi Old Quarters and we will drop you off at bus station. You back your Hotel by yourself. End tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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