This 2-day package is an opportunity to visit Sapa even if you have limited time. Travel by luxury transfer from Hanoi and trek to various minority villages.
Duration 2 days
Highlights
Admire the mountainous landscapes en route to Sapa
Enjoy treks to Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Cai and Ta Van villages
Learn about the cultures of the ethnic minorities living in the Sapa area
Full description
Head to Sapa on a two-day guided trip from Hanoi. Enjoy an overnight stay in the mountains of northern Vietnam, trek to ethnic minority villages, experience local culture, and try local cuisine.
Day 1: Hanoi to Sapa and Short Trek (Lunch, Dinner)
Meet the tour guide for the bus to Lao Cai and Sapa (duration roughly 5 hours). Check-in at your hotel, then take a walk around Sapa, visiting the market and old cathedral, and meet Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities selling handicrafts.
Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch and then trek through Cat Cat village, stopping at local homes and experiencing the hospitality. (Trekking distance approximately 2.5 km; duration about 2 hours)
Return to the hotel for dinner at 5:00 PM and overnight stay.
Day 2: Long Trek and Sapa to Hanoi by Bus (Breakfast, Lunch)
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and heading on a trek to Muong Hoa Valley. Walk to Y Linh Ho village and stop for a picnic lunch. Continue to Lao Chai and Ta Van village, visiting homes and local schools. (Trekking distance approximately 9 km; duration about 5.5 hours)
Meet your group at the hotel and head to the bus station. Drop off in Hanoi is at the bus office (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) or your hotel/ apartment in the Old Quarter (Monday to Thursday).