Where you will go
Overview
Discover the beauty of northern Vietnam on this 2-day, 2-night tour from Hanoi to Sapa. Explore the stunning terraced rice fields, visit the traditional ethnic villages like Cat Cat Village, and experience local culture. Enjoy scenic hikes through mountain landscapes and take in breathtaking views. This short yet enriching trip offers a perfect blend of nature and culture in the picturesque town of Sapa.
NIGHT 1: HANOI – LAO CAI – SAPA
DAY 1: CAT CAT VILLAGE – HAM RONG MOUNTAIN
DAY 2: SAPA – FANSIPAN – HANOI
Itinerary
Expand allNIGHT 1 HANOI - LAO CAI – SAPA
21:30: The bus picks you up at the meeting point and departs for Sapa via the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway.
DAY 1 CAT CAT VILLAGE - HAM RONG MOUNTAIN
06:00: Arrival in Sapa. The guide will meet you and take you to the hotel to store your luggage. Enjoy a buffet breakfast and relax.
08:30: The guide will take you to visit Cat Cat village, home to the H’Mong people. Learn about their customs, daily life, and visit attractions like Cat Cat Waterfall, the French-built hydroelectric station from 1925, and agricultural tool production areas. Especially in Cat Cat village, you can admire the stunning beauty of the bright yellow mustard flower fields, stretching beyond the horizon, with charming small stilt houses of the H’Mong people dotting the landscape. Every flower season, the village becomes even more romantic and alluring with vast fields of blooming mustard flowers, making it hard for any visitor to leave.
11:30: Return to the hotel for lunch, followed by check-in and rest.
14:30: Climb to the top of Ham Rong Mountain and explore the Orchid Garden, Apple Garden, Central Flower Garden, Broken Rock, Heaven’s Gate, Dragon Head, Crocodile Stone, Sky Cloudyard, Television Tower, and more. From a height of 1,600 meters, enjoy a panoramic view of Sapa and watch cultural performances on the mountain.
19:00: Dinner at a local restaurant. Afterward, you’re free to explore and attend the Love Market of the Red Dao people, a unique cultural feature of the northern ethnic groups.
DAY 2 SAPA - FANSIPAN - HANOI
07:00: Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
08:00: Conquer Fansipan Mountain at 3,143 meters – the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina Peninsula, earning it the title “The Roof of Indochina.” Fansipan is located in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, on the border between Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces, about 9 km southwest of Sapa town center (tickets are self-paid).
Purchase cable car tickets and experience the world’s most modern three-rope cable car system, which holds a Guinness World Record.12:00: Return to the hotel for lunch and check out.
13:00: Depart for Hanoi.
Evening: Arrive back at the starting point. Thank you and see you again on future tours!
(The itinerary may be adjusted, but all sightseeing locations will be guaranteed.)
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Include
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- Round-trip sleeper bus Hanoi - Sapa
Guides
- Tourist vehicle and guide for sightseeing in Sapa
Accommodation
- 3-star standard hotel: 02 guests per room, 3 guests in case of odd numbers
Meals
- 2 buffet breakfasts; Lunch/Dinner: 120,000 VND/meal/guest
Additional Services
- Sightseeing entrance fees according to the itinerary
- Enthusiastic, experienced guide throughout the tour
- Daily drinking water and cold towels on the bus
Not included
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- Personal expenses, out-of-program fees
- Drinks during meals
- Fansipan cable car tickets (800,000 VND)
- Single room surcharge, tips for drivers and guides
- VAT 10%
Regulations
Expand allCHILDREN’S POLICY:
- Under 5 years old: Free of charge
- From 5 to under 9 years old: 75% of the tour price, sharing a bed with parents
- From 9 years old and above: 100% of the tour price
Best thing to know
Payment currency
Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
You should prepare cash (US dollars) in advance or use a credit card to pay in VietnamSpecial services
If you have special service requests such as vegetarian meals, single room requests or special assistance, please contact the consultant directly.Other notes about departure schedule
Please read the tour's applicable conditions carefully. You can also contact Dainam Travel to receive prices and programs according to your request.











