From Hanoi: 2-Days Sapa Trekking and Bus Tour from Hanoi
- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Stay overnight at a comfortable hotel in Sapa and relax between guided trekking tours during this 2-day itinerary. Hike for several hours each day to hill tribe villages belonging to the Black Hmong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van with an experienced guide and enjoy the scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountains. Meals and round-trip hotel transport from Hanoi included.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transfer Roundtrip (Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi) by Express Bus
- Pick up at hotel/stays inside Hanoi Old Quater Area only
- Minivan/Limousine Transfer during the tour in Sapa
- Local English Speaking Tour Guide & Entrance Fees
- Superior Room at Hotel in Sapa Town (3 Star/4 Star/5 Star Hotel)
- Trekking down to Minorities Villages: Cat Cat , Lao Chai & Ta Van
Not included
- Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
- Surcharge for Holiday
Itinerary
- 1
Ha Noi - Night train to Lao Cai
Night 1: Ha Noi - Night train to Lao Cai 9:00 pm - Mini bus pick you up from hotel and transfer you to Tran Quy Cap train station 10:00pm - Train depart. You will sleep on train to Lao Cai. Travel time approx 9 hrs
- 2
Lao Cai - Sapa - Tram Ton Pass - Love Waterfall - Silver Waterfall - Sin Chai village (B, L, D)
Lao Cai - Sapa - Tram Ton Pass - Love Waterfall - Silver Waterfall - Sin Chai village (B, L, D) 6.30 am: Arrive in Lao Cai and be transferred by shuttle bus to Sapa, which gives yours eyes a massage with the endless blue sky and colorful terraced paddy field. The road is curved around the mountain and you will just go from one surprised to another. The further you go, the closer you are to the sky and to nature. On arrival, you will stop by our office and leave your luggage and possibly take a shower in our hotel’s waiting room. The tour begins at 9.30 am with a car drive to Love Waterfall. On the way you will see the wonderful views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and some plantation of roses and vegetables in the valley. Our car will stop at Tram Ton Pass which is the highest road in Vietnam at 2047 m above sea level. We will then walk about 1.1 km along the Golden River to visit Love Waterfall. After returning to Tram Ton Pass, our car will drive you to Silver Waterfall. You have 30 minutes to walk around this area to enjoy the stunning views of the mountains and valley. From here we will start the trek down to the valley towards Sin Chai village - the home of Black Hmong people. After having a picnic lunch, we will walk to Sin Chai village. Then come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa town on a jeep for 3km. Dinner at the local restaurant and overnight at hotel in Sapa. (7 kilometer trekking)
- 3
Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - sapa - Lao Cai - Night train to Hanoi (B, L, D)
Day 2: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - sapa - Lao Cai - Night train to Hanoi (B, L, D) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. You meet your guide and start trekking. The first part we will mostly trek downhill Y Linh Ho hamlet. The trek offers some stunning views of the rice terraces, gardens and Fan Si Pan mountain ranges. After going through a suspension bridge, we start walking up to Lao Chai San village. There we are experiencing the richest traditional culture of Black H’Mong people in the region. The trekking route offers a breathtaking view of vegetable gardens and rice terraces with green mountains rising above. There will be time for visiting with local families and learning about their traditional fiber processing. After this you continue to Ta Van village (1.200 m) to visit Zay people. Zay is a fairly small minority group of about 38.000 people who live mainly in the mountains in Northwest Vietnam. Ta Van is a small village set within a picturesque valley not far from the northern Vietnamese mountain resort of Sa Pa. The area is renowned for its colorful ethnic minorities, and Ta Van is home to two such groups. 12.00: Picnic Lunch by the side of the river. The rest few hours in the afternoon is for freshen up, packing and rest before leaving Sapa for Lao Cai station to take the overnight train back, which arrive in Hanoi early next morning and ends the trip. (12 kilometer trekking)
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 days
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 4+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 06:30 · 20:30
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Tickets provides direct entry
- We only pick up guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area at 6h30 AM
- WHAT TO BRING - TO KNOW:
- Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
- Due to altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
- Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
- You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience starts.
- 6 days or more before: full refund
- 2–5 days before: 50% refund
- Less than 2 days before: no refund
Meeting point
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Authentic Hanoi Travel
- Address
- 39 Ng. Huyện, Hoàn Kiếm, 100000, VN
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 21.02931, 105.84812
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience starts. 6 days or more before: full refund · 2–5 days before: 50% refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Authentic Hanoi Travel, 39 Ng. Huyện, Hoàn Kiếm, 100000, VN.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 4 or older.
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