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Sapa 2 or 3-Day Trip

Fall in love with the Sapa region in northern Vietnam, exploring its mountains and the lifestyle of native tribes. 2-Day Tour. Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Ta Van.

  • 2 - 3 days
  • 9/10 | 34 reviews

Fall in love with the Sapa region in northern Vietnam, exploring its mountains and the lifestyle of native tribes.

2-Day Tour

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Ta Van

The adventure begins with hotel pickup in the Hanoi Old Quarter followed by a 7-hour bus ride to Sapa, including rest stops. Upon arrival, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch before embarking on a 9-km (5.6-mile) hike through Y Linh Ho and along the Muong Hoa Stream. You'll traverse the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai and reach Ta Van Village, home of the Giay ethnic group. After 3.5 hours of hiking, check in to a local homestay, relax, and enjoy cooking local dishes. A local bar nearby offers social opportunities.

Day 2: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Hanoi

Begin with a traditional breakfast, then hike through rice paddies and a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, known for panoramic village views. After approximately 2 hours (4 km or 2.5 miles), cross the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to reach your transport back. You'll have time for a shower and lunch before exploring Sapa Town and returning to Hanoi.

3-Day Tour

The 3-day tour follows a similar itinerary to the 2-day tour, with an additional hike on day one.

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village

After pickup in Hanoi and transport to Sapa, enjoy lunch before heading to Cat Cat Village. Here, learn about the Black Hmong people and hike to a waterfall before returning to Sapa for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Sapa - Ta Van

After breakfast, hike from Sapa through Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, enjoying lunch with a local family before checking into the same homestay as day 1 of the 2-day tour.

Day 3: Ta Van - Sapa - Hanoi

This day mirrors the itinerary from day 2 of the 2-day tour, with a 3 km (1.8 miles) trek lasting 3.5 hours.

Accommodation Info

The activity includes 1 or 2 nights of accommodation based on your tour selection:

2-Day Tour: 1 night in a bungalow3-Day Tour: 1 night in a bungalow and 1 night in The View Sapa Hotel (or similar)

Rooms are configured as double, twin, or triple. Pricing is per person. If booking for three, separate bookings may be required for room preferences.

Important

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring water.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is included from hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Alternative meeting points can be arranged for accommodations outside this area.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide
  • 1 night of accommodation in a bungalow
  • 1 night of accommodation in a hotel (depending on selection)
  • 2 or 3 lunches (depending on selection)
  • 1 or 2 dinners (depending on selection)
  • 1 or 2 buffet–style breakfasts (depending on selection)
  • Admission to all monuments visited

Not included

  • Visa arrangement
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Ngõ 12 Phùng Hưng, Phường Hàng Mã, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

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