Hanoi to Sapa Departure

Between 06h00 and 06h30, a small transfer bus collects the traveler from their hotel and takes them to a meeting point. There, they board a large bus bound for Sapa. The journey on the highway lasts 05 hours before the bus reaches Sapa.

300 min

Arrival and Check-in Sapa

Between 13h00 and 13h30, upon arrival at Sapa town, a transfer car picks up the traveler from the bus station to the hotel. Lunch is taken at the hotel restaurant, followed by hotel check-in.

120 min

Visit Cat Cat Village

At 14h30, a tour guide leads a walk to Cat Cat village to explore the Hmong community. Visitors observe the customs and daily life of ethnic minorities, visit Cat Cat waterfall and the early 20th-century French-built hydroelectric power plant, and may take photos. Dinner is at a restaurant at 18h00, then free time to explore Sapa.

180 min

Breakfast and Trek to Y Linh Ho

Between 07h00 and 08h00, breakfast is served at the hotel restaurant. After checking out, luggage is left at the hotel while only a small bag with essentials is taken for hiking. At 08h15, trekking begins to Y Linh Ho village, then continues along rice terraces beside Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai village, home to the Black Hmong, with views of the Hoang Lien Son mountains.

120 min

Arrival at Lao Chai Village

At 10h30, arrival occurs at Lao Chai Village, about 6 km from Sapa town. This village is inhabited by Black H'mong and Red Dao ethnic groups and is situated between the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Ham Rong mountain.

120 min

Trek to Ta Van Village and Homestay

At 12h00, the route continues from Lao Chai village to Ta Van village, located centrally in the Hoang Lien Son range. The village features extensive terraced fields cultivated by the Mong and Dao people for decades. Around 10h00 pm (likely intended as 10h00 am), arrival at the homestay occurs, followed by lunch and rest. In the afternoon, the guide leads visits to local villages with terraced fields and streams. At 16h00, return to the homestay to rest and prepare for a cooking session with locals. Dinner at 18h30 consists of dishes prepared by the traveler. Overnight is at the homestay in Ta Van village.

1140 min

Visit Giang Ta Chai and Supan Villages

At 08h30, breakfast is served at the homestay, followed by check-out. At 09h30, trekking continues to visit Giang Ta Chai Village and Supan Village, which are 2 Red Dao villages. The walk covers 6 km. Giang Ta Chai is one of the Red Dao villages known for its traditional customs. Along the way, travelers pass through bamboo forests and waterfalls, surrounded by nature.

180 min

Lunch and Return to Sapa

At 12h30, arrival at Supan Village occurs with lunch at a local restaurant. At 13h30, a bus returns the traveler to the hotel in Sapa Town, allowing about one hour to walk around. At 15h00, the traveler prepares luggage for the return trip to Hanoi. At 15h30, a transfer car picks up the traveler from the hotel to the bus station. The bus departs for Hanoi, with about 20 minutes needed to reach the station.

60 min

Arrival in Hanoi and Tour End

Between 22h00 and 22h30, arrival at Hanoi occurs, ending the tour. The bus drops off at the bus station, and the traveler returns to their hotel independently.

300 min