Sapa 2-Day 1-Night Trekking of Lao Chai and Ta Van with Fansipan Mountain Cable Car
by Mountain Light Travel
Overview
This two-day hiking tour in Sapa offers time to visit Lao Chai and Ta Van villages and includes a cable car ride to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina. The trip lasts about 72 hours and begins with a round-trip transfer from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeping bus. One bottle of water is provided for each way. Accommodation is in a deluxe room at a three-star hotel. The trekking route passes through Lao Chai village, known for its terrace fields and local ethnic minority communities. Visitors can observe traditional house styles and daily life customs that have been maintained over many years. The hike continues to Ta Van village, highlighting the area's natural landscape where mountains and valleys meet. On the second day, the tour includes a cable car ride to the summit of Fansipan mountain. Meals are provided throughout the tour, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All entrance fees and the Fansipan cable car ticket are included. Drinks, personal expenses, and tips are not covered.
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Itinerary
Hotel Pick-up Old Quarter
Between 21:00 and 21:45, a minibus will collect customers from their hotel in the Old Quarter or the meeting point at 80 Tran Nhat Duat street.
Southwest Villages Trek
Following breakfast, the second day begins with a trek to villages located about 4 km southwest of Sapa, including Cat village, which is inhabited by the Black H’mong people.
Waterfall and Power Station Ruins
The trek passes by a waterfall and the remains of a hydro-electric power station constructed in the early 20th century.
60 min
Afternoon Free Time and Transfer
After lunch, customers have free time before returning to the main road where a car will pick them up to transfer back to Sapa town.
60 min
Check-in and Evening in Sapa
Upon returning to Sapa town, customers check in at Viet Flower hotel, have dinner there, and then may explore Sapa town at night independently.
Free Day Without Guide
This day does not include a tour guide; customers are free to explore on their own after breakfast at the hotel.
360 min
Lunch at Hotel
From 12:39 to 13:30, customers return to the hotel for lunch.
Return to Hanoi
Between 15:00 and 15:30, the bus departs to return to Hanoi city, dropping customers off at their hotel around 21:30.
360 min
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Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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