Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Departure: Daily
Accommodation: 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Sapa and 1 night at a homestay in Ta Van
Route: Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Fansipan Peak – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi

The trekking route and visiting order may be adjusted according to guests’ fitness levels, weather, and road conditions.

DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Sapa – Cat Cat Village

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Lunch and Hotel Check-in

Upon arrival in Sapa, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional mountain specialities.

After lunch, check in at the hotel and take some time to rest.

14:00–14:15 | Visit Cat Cat Village

Meet the local tour guide and begin walking to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic community.

Explore the village and learn about traditional customs, handicrafts, architecture, and daily life.

Highlights include:

Tien Sa Waterfall
Ancient water wheels
Traditional H’Mong houses
Stone paths along the mountainside
Local cultural performances
Traditional handicraft areas

Guests may rent traditional ethnic costumes for photographs at an additional cost.

17:30 | Return to Sapa Town

Return to the hotel and relax.

18:30 | Dinner and Free Time

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

In the evening, explore Sapa Town independently, visit the central square, enjoy local grilled food, or relax at a café.

Guests visiting on Saturday may have the opportunity to experience the traditional Sapa Love Market, depending on the local schedule.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Sapa.

Day 2: Fansipan Peak – Lao Chai – Ta Van

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

06:00–08:00 | Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

08:00–08:15 | Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station

The driver and tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the Fansipan Cable Car Station.

Guests may optionally take the Muong Hoa Mountain Train to the cable car station. This service requires an additional fee.

08:30–09:00 | Fansipan Cable Car Experience

Take the approximately 6.3-kilometre cable car journey toward Fansipan Peak.

During the ride, admire panoramic views of:

Muong Hoa Valley
Hoang Lien Son mountain range
Dense mountain forests
Terraced rice fields
Clouds drifting across Northwest Vietnam

After leaving the cable car station, climb approximately 600 steps to the summit. Guests may alternatively use the mountain funicular at an additional cost.

Attractions along the route include:

Bich Van Zen Monastery
Great Amitabha Buddha Statue
Bell Tower and Great Bronze Bell
Arhat Statue Garden
Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda
Heaven’s Gate
10:00–10:30 | Fansipan Summit

Reach the summit of Fansipan Mountain at 3,143 metres, known as the “Roof of Indochina.”

Take photographs beside the summit milestone and admire the Vietnamese national flag flying above the clouds.

During colder months, frost or occasional snow may appear when weather conditions are suitable.

11:30–12:30 | Lunch in Sapa

Return to Sapa Town and enjoy lunch featuring local specialities.

Afternoon | Trek to Lao Chai and Ta Van

Begin trekking through Muong Hoa Valley toward Lao Chai Village and Ta Van Village.

Along the way, enjoy views of:

Terraced rice fields
Muong Hoa Stream
Traditional ethnic villages
Sapa Ancient Rock Field
Scenic mountain cafés
Hoang Lien Son mountain scenery

Learn about the customs and daily life of the Black H’Mong, Red Dao, and Giay ethnic communities.

16:30–17:00 | Ta Van Homestay Check-in

Arrive in Ta Van Village and check in at the homestay.

Accommodation may be arranged in a private room, family room, dormitory, or community room, depending on the selected package.

18:30–19:00 | Dinner and Cultural Activities

Enjoy dinner at the homestay.

Depending on local arrangements and weather conditions, evening activities may include:

Campfire gathering
Traditional music
Local rice wine
Cultural exchange with residents and other travellers

Overnight at a homestay in Ta Van Village.

Day 3: Ta Van Village – Sapa – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

06:00–08:00 | Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the homestay.

Morning | Free Time in the Village

Spend the morning exploring Ta Van and the surrounding countryside.

Suggested experiences include:

Walking around Ta Van Village
Visiting Lao Chai Village
Exploring nearby ethnic communities
Shopping for locally made souvenirs
Visiting the Sapa Ancient Rock Field
Relaxing at a scenic café
Learning about traditional farming and village life
10:30–11:30 | Check-out

Return to the homestay and complete the check-out procedures.

12:00 | Lunch in Ta Van

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or the homestay.

Afternoon | Return to Sapa and Hanoi

After lunch, transfer back to Sapa Town.

Continue the journey from Sapa to Hanoi according to the booked transportation schedule.

Arrive in Hanoi and conclude the tour.