OVERVIEW
Sapa 2 Days 1 Night from Hanoi – Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van & Cat Cat Trek offers a perfect mix of trekking, cultural discovery, and breathtaking mountain scenery in northern Vietnam. This 2-day, 1-night tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore Sapa’s natural beauty while experiencing authentic ethnic village life.
Your journey starts from Hanoi to Sapa, a charming mountain town known for cool weather and spectacular landscapes. Along the way, visitors can admire terraced rice fields, misty valleys, and peaceful countryside views.
The highlight of the trip is trekking through some of Sapa’s most beautiful villages. You will visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages, where the Black H’mong and Giay ethnic people live. Here, travelers can learn about local traditions, see traditional houses, and observe daily farming life in the valleys.
The adventure also includes a visit to Cat Cat Village, one of the most famous ethnic villages in Sapa. Guests can explore handicraft workshops, a scenic waterfall, and historical French-era sites while enjoying the stunning mountain surroundings.
Combining light trekking, cultural experiences, and scenic landscapes, this Sapa tour is perfect for couples, families, and nature lovers seeking a refreshing escape from the city.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai & Ta Van villages
• Experience local life of H’mong and Giay ethnic groups
• Discover terraced rice fields and mountain valleys
• Visit Cat Cat Village and its beautiful waterfall
• Learn about local culture and traditional handicrafts
• Ideal for families, couples & nature lovers
Thing To Bring
● Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
● Due to the altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
● Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because the banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
● You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
● Homestay’s facilities are not as good as hotels in Sapa.
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Itinerary
Pass By: Cat Cat village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
6.00-6:20: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on a big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city and have the first rest stop.
11.00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before heading to Sapa
13.30: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel.
Welcome beverage and itinerary overview
Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes and check-in procedures.
14.30: A short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the 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, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
The trekking distance is about 2.5km and it lasts for 2 hours.
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel with night activities.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Pass By: Ta Van Village, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
7.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room, and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Large luggage is kept in the hotel.)
8.30: Start hiking through 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. After that, head to Ta Van village - home of the Dzay ethnic people.
The trekking distance is about 9km and it lasts for 3.5 hours
12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch at local restaurant.
13.30: The bus arrives at Ta Van Bridge and transports you to Sapa.
14.00 - 14.45: Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.
14.45 - 15.00: Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
16.00: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21.45-22.00: Arrive Hanoi. Trip ends.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Trip ends.
Table Price
Price Include
● Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
● English speaking local guide in Sapa
● Meals as 1 dinner, 2 lunches and 1 breakfast with local dishes
● Hotel room in The View Sapa Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis
● Insurance during the time using bus
Price Exclude
● Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
● Others not clearly mentioned above
● A surcharge will apply if your travel date is on public holiday (Lunar New Year), payable onsite
Children Policy
● 4 years old: free when sharing the services with parents
● 5- 8 Years old: 75% charged
● Above 8 years old: 100% charged as adult.
Additional Information
• Please be at the pick-up point 10–15 minutes early to avoid delays.
• It is recommended to bring a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes/sandals.
• Take care of your personal belongings during the trip.
• The itinerary may change depending on weather and actual conditions.
• Please inform the operator in advance if you have dietary requirements or food allergies.
• Children should be accompanied by adults for safety.
Terms & Conditions
• The tour price includes services as stated; no extra charges will apply unless additional services are requested by the customer.
• A booking is confirmed only after receiving the required payment or deposit.
• Cancellation and rescheduling policies follow the conditions provided at the time of booking.
• The operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary in case of bad weather or force majeure to ensure safety.
• We are committed to delivering services as described and supporting guests throughout the trip.
• All customer personal information is kept confidential and used only for booking purposes.
• Guests are responsible for following safety instructions and regulations at destinations.