Cat Cat Village – Fansipan Peak

Duration: 2 days 2 nights
Departure: Daily
Accommodation: 1 night at a 3–4-star hotel in Sapa
Transportation: Overnight train and return bus
Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Fansipan Peak – Hanoi

DETAILED ITINERARY
Night 1: Hanoi – Sapa

Meals: None

21:00–22:00 | Departure from Hanoi

Pick-up from Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Opera House, or the designated tour office.

Begin the overnight journey toward Sapa by train.

Overnight on the train.

Day 1: Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Sapa Town

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

05:30–06:00 | Arrival in Sapa

Arrive in Sapa early in the morning.

The local tour guide will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel for luggage storage. Enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day’s sightseeing program.

08:30 | Visit Cat Cat Village

Depart for Cat Cat Village, one of the most famous traditional villages in Sapa and home to the Black H’Mong ethnic community.

During the visit, you will explore:

Tien Sa Waterfall.
Traditional H’Mong houses.
Ancient water wheels.
Mountain streams and flower-lined paths.
Local handicraft areas.
Scenic photography locations.
Traditional cultural performances, subject to the local schedule.

Learn about the customs, architecture, clothing, crafts, and daily life of the local H’Mong people.

11:30 | Lunch and Hotel Check-in

Return to Sapa Town and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

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

Afternoon | Free Time in Sapa

Spend the afternoon exploring Sapa Town independently.

Suggested places include:

Sapa Central Square.
Sapa Stone Church.
Sun Plaza.
Sapa Lake.
Local cafés and souvenir shops.
The central market.
18:30 | Dinner and Free Evening

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

The evening is free for exploring Sapa by night, trying local street food, visiting cafés, or enjoying the highland atmosphere.

Overnight at a 3–4-star hotel in Sapa.

Day 2: Fansipan Peak – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

07:00 | Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for the Fansipan journey.

08:30 | Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station

Meet the guide and transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station.

Take the cable car and begin the journey to Fansipan Peak, located 3,143 metres above sea level and known as the “Roof of Indochina.”

During the cable car ride, enjoy panoramic views of:

Muong Hoa Valley.
Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
Mountain forests and terraced fields.
The cloud-covered scenery of Northwest Vietnam.

After leaving the cable car station, continue exploring the Fansipan spiritual complex.

Highlights include:

Thanh Van Dac Lo.
Great Amitabha Buddha Statue.
Bich Van Pagoda.
Buddhist temples and spiritual landmarks.
Panoramic mountain viewpoints.
Fansipan summit milestone.

Guests may walk to the summit or use the mountain funicular for an additional charge.

Fansipan Summit

Reach the summit of Fansipan and take memorable photographs beside the 3,143-metre milestone.

Depending on weather conditions, guests may enjoy panoramic mountain views, cloud hunting, frost, or occasional snow during winter.

12:00 | Lunch

Return to Sapa Town and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30 | Check-out and Free Time

Return to the hotel, complete the check-out procedures, and collect your luggage.

Enjoy free time for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing at a café before departure.

15:00–16:00 | Return to Hanoi

Board the bus and depart from Sapa for Hanoi.

21:00–22:00 | Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at the designated central location.

End of the tour.

TOUR INCLUDES
One night at a 3–4-star hotel in Sapa, based on twin or double sharing.
Meals specified in the confirmed package.
Cat Cat Village entrance ticket.
Local English- or Vietnamese-speaking guide.
Hotel luggage storage before check-in and after check-out.
TOUR EXCLUDES
Overnight transportation between Hanoi and Sapa unless included in the selected package.
Round-trip Fansipan cable car ticket.
Mountain funicular tickets.
Single-room supplement.
Drinks and personal expenses.
Laundry, shopping, and tips.
VAT when requested.
Meals and services not specifically listed.

Meal clarification: The itinerary mentions breakfast upon arrival on Day 1, while the inclusion section in the original document lists four included meals. The final meal arrangement should be confirmed before publishing the package price.