Adventure · Hà Nội - Sapa

Sapa Mountain Discovery from Hà Nội

Photographs of the destinations on this route — not of the specific hotel or boat you'll be booked into.

Journey from Hà Nội to Sapa, exploring Cat Cat Village, trekking through terraced rice fields to Lao Chai and Ta Van, and visiting Silver Waterfall and Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge, immersing in mountain landscapes.

★3 daysSmall group

This 3-day journey from Hà Nội takes you to the cooler climes of Sapa, a region renowned for its stunning mountain scenery and rich ethnic minority cultures. Explore vibrant villages and trek through picturesque rice terraces. Begin with a transfer from Hà Nội to Sapa, then delve into the culture of the Black H'mong people at Cat Cat Village. Day two features a longer trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream, visiting Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages. Conclude your Sapa adventure on day three with visits to Silver Waterfall, Heaven Gate, and the Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge before returning to Hà Nội.

Day by day

Day 1
Hà Nội Arrival - Sapa - Cat Cat Village
HotelSILK PATH GRAND SAPA RESORT & SPA 5★ — Balcony Pre Classic or similar
Morning, our car will pick you up at hotel then transfer (about 5.5hour driving) to Lao Cai via Hanoi Lao Cai Highways – the Vietnam’s longest expressway, cutting travel time in half to Sa Pa. 14:30: Meet our guide, after that take a short walking to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa. Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 16:30: Come back to Sapa Town. Say goodbye to the guide for the day.
What's included
- Private A/C car
- English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
- All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Not included
- Tips for guide + driver
- Beverage, personal expenses
Day 2
Sapa Discovery with Long Trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van Village
HotelSILK PATH GRAND SAPA RESORT & SPA 5★ — Balcony Pre Classic or similar
8:00: Our guide and driver will take you for a short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain then trek to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 4 hours - Transfer from Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. 12:00 Enjoy free time in the afternoon do discover Sapa town by yourself (no guide). Leisure for the day.
What's included
- Private A/C car
- English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
- All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Not included
- Tips for guide + driver
- Beverage, personal expenses
Day 3
Sapa - Silver Waterfall - Heaven Gate - Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge - Hà Nội Departure
06:00 – 08:00: Breakfast at the hotel and check out. 08:00 – 08:30: Visit Silver Waterfall, one of Sapa's most scenic waterfalls. 08:45 – 09:15: Stop at Heaven Gate to admire the panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. 09:30 – 11:00: Explore the Cloud Dragon Glass Bridge and enjoy its breathtaking mountain scenery. 11:30 – 12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant (on your own) 13:00: Depart for Hanoi. 14:00: Transfer back to airport in Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
What's included
- Private A/C car
- English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa
- All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Not included
- Tips for guide + driver
- Beverage, personal expenses

The hotels and cruises named in this itinerary are the ones we book first. If a property is fully booked on your travel dates, we will replace it with another one of the same standard (or better) in the same area, and confirm the change with you before you pay — the tour price stays as quoted.

What's included

Private air-conditioned transport
Accommodation as per itinerary

Not included

International & domestic flights
Visa arrangement fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips & gratuities

The route

2 stops · 3-day trip

1Hà NộiThe capital — old quarter and street food
2Sa PaRice terraces and hill-tribe villages

Good to know

Accommodation is provided in 5-star hotels. Private air-conditioned car transfers are included. An English-speaking guide accompanies you during your Sapa excursions. Entrance tickets to indicated sites are covered. Most meals, personal expenses, beverages, and tips for guide/driver are not included.