Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Departure: Every Friday
Accommodation: 2 nights at a hotel in Sapa Town
Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Bac Ha Market – Ban Pho Village – Lao Cai – Hanoi

The trekking routes and schedule may be adjusted according to guests’ fitness levels, weather, traffic, and local operating conditions.

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 at the designated meeting point in Hanoi.

Depart for 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 and transfer to the hotel.

Complete the check-in procedures and enjoy lunch at the restaurant.

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 ethnic community.

During the visit, you will:

Learn about the customs and daily life of the H’Mong people.
Explore traditional houses and handicraft areas.
Walk along scenic stone paths through the village.
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.

18:30–19:00 | Dinner and Free Time

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

The evening is free for exploring Sapa Town, visiting the central square, trying local grilled specialities, or relaxing at a café.

Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

07:00–08:00 | Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant and prepare for the trekking tour.

08:00 | Begin the Trekking Journey

Meet the tour guide and begin trekking toward Y Linh Ho Village, surrounded by mountains, streams, and terraced rice fields.

Continue hiking along Muong Hoa Stream toward Lao Chai Village, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic community.

Along the route, enjoy spectacular views of:

Muong Hoa Valley
Hoang Lien Son mountain range
Terraced rice fields
Traditional ethnic villages
Mountain streams and rural landscapes

Continue to Ta Van Village, home to Black H’Mong, Red Dao, and Giay communities.

The guide will introduce you to the traditional houses, clothing, farming practices, customs, and daily life of local residents.

12:30 | Lunch in Ta Van Village

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Ta Van Village.

After lunch, take some time to rest and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the valley.

14:00 | Return to Sapa

A vehicle will pick you up and transfer you back to the hotel in Sapa Town.

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

18:30 | Dinner

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at a hotel in Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa – Bac Ha Market – Ban Pho Village – Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

06:30 | Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for the journey to Bac Ha.

07:00 | Depart for Bac Ha Market

The guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel.

Travel for approximately three hours to Bac Ha Market, one of the most colourful ethnic markets in northern Vietnam.

Morning | Explore Bac Ha Sunday Market

Discover the vibrant atmosphere of the market, where different ethnic communities gather to trade goods, meet friends, and exchange local news.

You may encounter people from communities such as:

Flower H’Mong
Black Dao
Tay
Nung
La Chi
Phu La

The market offers a wide variety of local products, including:

Traditional clothing and textiles
Handicrafts
Agricultural products
Spices and local food
Buffaloes, cows, goats, and other livestock
Household goods and farming equipment

Bac Ha Market is held on Sunday mornings, making Friday the regular departure day for this three-day program.

12:00 | Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Bac Ha.

13:30 | Visit Ban Pho Village

Continue to Ban Pho Village, home to the Flower H’Mong community.

Walk through the village and learn more about:

Traditional H’Mong houses
Local farming practices
Daily family life
Traditional customs and clothing
The production of homemade corn wine

Guests may have the opportunity to taste locally produced corn wine.

Afternoon | Transfer to Lao Cai

Leave Bac Ha and travel toward Lao Cai.

16:30 | Arrival in Lao Cai

Arrive at the designated restaurant or waiting point in Lao Cai.

Relax while waiting for the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.

21:00 | Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi and drop off around Tran Quang Khai Street, Ly Thai To Street, or another designated central location.

End of the tour.