3-Days From Hanoi - Sapa Trekking & Local Culture

Overview

Available languages

English

72 hours

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EVERYDAY HANOI - SAPA TREK - HANOI EVERYTHING INCLUDED TOUR

Join our daily Sapa discovery tour with our English speaking local guide departing from Hanoi and immerse yourself in the charm of the countryside.

Wander through picturesque villages nestled amidst lush fields, marvel at the stunning natural beauty of Sapa, and delve into the rich culture of ethnic minority communities.

Indulge in authentic local dishes, traverse terraced fields, and gain insights into the fascinating customs and traditions of the region.

Additional Info

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.

What‘s Included

1 night at 3 star hotel town centre / 1 night at private room at Tavan Village

2-way by Vip Cabin Bus

Local English tour guide in Sapa

Cooking classes

All entrance ticket

Drinks in meals

Tour guide on the bus 2 ways Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Villge Sleep At Sapa Retreat Condotel

Accommodations

Sapa Retreal Condotel ✰✰✰

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Sapa

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

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Cat Cat village

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.

4 hours • Admission Included

Sapa Market

After dinner, you are free to visit Sapa town, stone church, night market where locals sell traditional products.

Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Sapa - Y Linh Ho Village - Lao Chai Village - Ta Van Village

Accommodations

Private room at Homestay.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Y Linh Ho

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Lao Chai

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Ta Van Village

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - SuPan - Sapa Tower - Hanoi

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Giang Ta Chai Village

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.

6 hours • Admission Included

Su Pan

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 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Sapa

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Hanoi

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.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Hotel and Homestay

1 Night Hotel 1 Night Homestay: 1 night at S 3 star Hotel 1 night Private room in Ta Van village
3- Days with Trekking tour : Day 1 : 4km to Cat Cat Village Day 2 : 9km to Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Day 3 : Giang Ta Chai - Supan Village
2- ways By Vip Cabin Bus
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

383 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

359

Perfect adventure!
Leigh K,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was incredible. The hiking was great for people who like to hike, it was about 6 miles the first day and 4 miles the second day. It was slippery at times but overall amazing views and a fun trek. We stayed in a cute one room cabin at one of the local towns for the home stay and we were very comfortable, but don’t expect the amenities of a fancy hotel. The food was delicious and the family we stayed with was wonderful. Best of all, when our flight was delayed by 24 hours, the tour was able to accommodate us with no extra charge.
Better to book locally
Julia S,
Oct 7, 2023
- Viator
2.00
Both guides we had were fantastic. Wonderful, kind women who I really appreciated. But as for the organized tour itself - you are paying a lot more than you would on the local market for an average to cheap experience. The toilet and refrigerator were broken in the hotel room. During the night while I was sleeping at the homestay (Sapa May), there were people behind the house, running around with flashlights outside my open, first -floor window (within a foot of the room), who then shined their lights into my room and looked in. I asked the guide to inquire with the owner - and he said some neighbors wanted to look for snakes, that he told them not to but they promised not to go inside the house so it was okay (?!). It was not okay. It was not acceptable. We saw many "nice" homestay with beautiful views along the way; this was not one of them. If you are booking this before arriving in Vietnam, I recommend just waiting until you are in a city here and booking with a tour operator directly. You are paying (relatively) top dollar here for what is a budget option. One note - regardless of who you travel with, when trekking, there will be women who will follow you along helping give you a hand and guidance while wanting to sell you something at the end. If it has been raining at all, it is ABSOLUTELY worth paying for whatever they're selling or just giving a big tip.