Old Quarter

6:30 - 7:00 – Our driver will come and pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa about 6 hours drive. 10:00 – Follow the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfortable short break on the way to Sapa.

Sapa

13:00 – Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in. 14:30 – Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall, which is a great spot for photo-shoots. 17:00 – Return to Sapa town for dinner. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Market and town. Overnight at the hotel

Cat Cat village

Surrounded by rice terraces and rolling green hills, Cat Cat village is considered a great place for trekking and sightseeing, to experience the way of life in the mountainous area. Along the way to Cat Cat village, tourists may also witness the picturesque scenes of Sapa, including mighty mountains, immense forests, amazing terraced fields, beautiful valleys, and dazzling waterfalls. Spend a day in Cat Cat village, and you will never regret your choice. But before packing up, read our complete guide on traveling Cat Cat village for the best experience.

Y Linh Ho

8:00 – Have breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 – Begin trekking from Sapa towards another part of Muong Hoa Valley where you can see the magnificent landscapes of the mountainous region. Trek through Y Linh Ho, the village of the Black H’mong

Lao Chai

Then continue the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture. Lao Chai Village Sapa is home to many ethnic minorities, such as the Black H’Mong, the Dao Do, and the Giay. Unlike Sapa’s bustling, crowded town, this village has a unique, peaceful beauty. Lao Chai Village Sapa, located between the spectacular Hoang Lien Son range and Ham Rong mountain, is shielded by two mountains, which attract an increasing number of people to settle here.

Ta Van Village

11:30 – Arrive at Ta Van village of Tay minority, which is exhibiting a strong influence from Chinese culture. Take a bus ride to return to Sapa.

Sapa

12:30 -14:30 :Free time in Sapa for refreshment. 15:00 – Catch a bus to travel back to Hanoi.

Old Quarter

21:00 - 21:30 : Arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter Area then drop off guests at hotel/stays. Tour end.