Besides Halong Bay, UTravel Private Tours also recommends a visit to the mountainous Sapa. It is one of most popular Vietnam tours packages. You can also combine Halong Bay and Sapa in our signature Vietnam tour package: Hanoi to Sapa, Tam Coc and Halong Bay – 8D/7N
North Vietnam has both gorgeous mountains and beautiful coastal bays and lagoons to thrill visitors all year round, which makes charming Hanoi a great base to begin your adventure. Hanoi has a lot to fascinate all with its rich culture and heritage. Explore the old quarter and admire the grand French architecture in this bustling city with lots to see, buy and eat.
The cool mountain air of Sapa with its gorgeous peaks and spectacular lush green padi terraces offers that rural rustic charms not found elsewhere. Escape the heat of the city and trek through the villages to learn more about the ethnic minority group of people that lives here. Hill tribes, such as the Hmong, Tay and Dao, make up much of the town’s local population.
Rich in cultural heritage, Sapa never fails to thrill!
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa
- Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi
- Transfer to Hanoi Train Station for overnight train journey to border town of Lao Cai. Train departs 21:30
- Overnight on train
Day 2 : Sapa – Tavan Village (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Early train arrival in Lao Chai and pick up by shuttle bus
- Scenic drive up Sapa Pass at 1300m with stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces
- Arrive in Sapa Town for breakfast
- Leave bags in bus, trek 1.5km towards Lao Chai Village or Black Hmong Village. Hiking boots highly recommended
- Hike pass Y Linh Ho Village with amazing views of the rice fields floating among the mountains
- Delicious local ethnic lunch cooked by guide in Lao Chai Village
- Visit Catholic Church and observe the daily village life of the black Hmong minority people
- Continue towards Sapa Valley, a 2 hours downhill hike taking in Zay Village of Tavan
- Lots of photo opportunities of endless mountain peaks and stunning green fields
- Enjoyed authentic dinner – local traditional food served
- Overnight in Tavan
Day 3 : Tavan – Sapa (Breakfast & Lunch)
- After breakfast, visit Red Dao minority tribe and waterfall at Giang Ta Chai
- The Red Dao woman wear heavily embroidered clothes with a distinctive red turban decorated with silver coins and red tassels.
- Continue trek along rice fields, crossing Muong Hoa River and trek up to Su Pan
- Local lunch
- Jeep pick up and transfer back to Sapa
- Overnight hotel in Sapa
Day 4: Hanoi
- Arrive in Hanoi at 0530 hr
- Transfer and drop off to hotel
- End of tour
Highlights & Inclusions:
- Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
- All Admission Fees
- Accommodation 3 or 4* or Guesthouse
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Excludes personal expenses, drinks like beer and soft drinks
- Round trip – soft sleeper train
- Shuttle Bus- Hanoi – Lao Cai Station
- Air-Conditioned Private Van with English Speaking Driver
- Car Insurance, Tolls, Petrol & All Parking
- No Tipping Required
Insider Tips:
- Be prepared with comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots for Sapa
- As it can be hot, do bring hats or umbrellas or sufficient drinking water
- Be prepared with umbrellas or raincoats for rainy season in Sapa
- Please advise if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Vegetarian or Halal food option are available, please advise at time of booking if required