Cat Cat Village – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van

Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Departure: Daily
Accommodation: 2 nights at a hotel in Sapa
Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi

The trekking routes may be adjusted according to guests’ fitness levels, weather conditions, and personal preferences.

DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

06:00–06:30 | Departure from Hanoi

The sleeper bus will pick you up in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Travel to Sapa via the expressway. The journey takes approximately five to six hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

13:00–13:30 | Arrival in Sapa

Arrive in Sapa, transfer to the hotel, and complete the check-in procedures.

Enjoy lunch at the restaurant.

14:00–14:30 | Visit Cat Cat Village

Meet the local tour guide and begin walking to Cat Cat Village, a traditional village of the Black H’mong community.

During the visit, you will:

Learn about the customs and daily life of the H’mong people.
Walk through traditional houses and handicraft areas.
Visit Cat Cat Waterfall.
See the old hydroelectric power station built by the French in the early 20th century.
Enjoy the mountain scenery and take memorable photographs.

After the visit, return to Sapa Town.

18:00–18:30 | Dinner

Enjoy dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

07:30 | Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant.

08:30 | Begin the Trekking Tour

The local guide will pick you up from the hotel and begin the trekking journey toward Y Linh Ho Village.

Continue hiking through the terraced rice fields along Muong Hoa Stream toward Lao Chai Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic community.

Along the route, admire the spectacular scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, rice terraces, valleys, streams, and traditional villages.

Continue to Ta Van Village, where Black H’mong, Red Dao, and Giay ethnic communities live.

The guide will introduce you to local traditions, architecture, farming practices, clothing, and everyday village life.

11:30–12:00 | Lunch in Ta Van Village

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Ta Van Village.

Take some time to rest and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Muong Hoa Valley.

13:30–14:00 | Return to Sapa

Travel back to the hotel in Sapa Town.

The remainder of the afternoon is free for relaxing or exploring the town independently.

18:00 | Dinner

Enjoy dinner at the restaurant.

Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

07:30 | Breakfast and Free Time

Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant.

After breakfast, guests are free to explore Sapa Town.

Suggested places include:

Sapa Stone Church.
Sapa Square.
The central market.
Local cafés and souvenir shops.
The lakeside area.
12:00 | Lunch and Check-out

Enjoy lunch at the restaurant and complete the hotel check-out procedures.

After lunch, enjoy additional free time for sightseeing and shopping at Sapa Market.

15:30 | Return to Hanoi

Board the bus and depart from Sapa for Hanoi.

21:00–21:30 | Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi.

The bus will drop guests off around Tran Quang Khai Street or Ly Thai To Street.

End of the tour.