Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Moana Scenic Viewpoint (L/D)

Morning:

06:30: Depart from Hanoi to Sapa.

Please arrive at the designated meeting point on Tran Quang Khai Street the day before departure to complete check-in procedures before boarding the bus to Sapa.

Our vehicle typically passes by locations such as the University of Foreign Languages, Hoa Binh Park, Thang Long Industrial Zone, and Noi Bai International Airport before continuing on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway. Therefore, we can pick up guests at these locations.

Please register your preferred pick-up point in advance of the departure date.

13:00 – 13:30: Arrive in Sapa and check in.

Upon arrival in Sapa, our local guide and vehicle will pick you up and transfer you to a restaurant for lunch.

After lunch, you will check in at the hotel and have free time to rest.

Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat Village.

You will depart to visit Cat Cat Village, a traditional ancient village of the Black H’mong ethnic group, charmingly located just a few kilometers from the center of Sapa.

About Cat Cat Village: Cat Cat is one of the oldest ethnic minority villages in Sapa. The village lies in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Fansipan Mountain range, surrounded by lush terraced rice fields and stunning natural scenery. It is home to the Black H’mong people, who have preserved many cultural traits, crafts, and traditional lifestyles. When exploring Cat Cat Village, you will have the opportunity to:

• Stroll around the village: Walk along stone-paved paths, admire traditional wooden houses with unique architecture, and observe the daily life of local people.
• Visit traditional crafts: Watch local artisans demonstrate crafts such as weaving, dyeing, silver making, and basket weaving. You can purchase beautiful handmade souvenirs directly from the villagers
• Enjoy the waterfall: Appreciate the beauty of Cat Cat Waterfall, a popular spot for photos and relaxation.
• Learn about local culture: Interact with friendly locals and learn about their customs, beliefs, and agricultural activities.
• Discover the hydroelectric project: Visit the first hydroelectric plant in Sapa, built by the French.
• Enjoy the scenery: Stroll along the cool stream, taking in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and terraced rice fields

16:00: Sunset at Moana Sapa.

After exploring Cat Cat Village, you will travel to Moana Sapa, a famous scenic viewpoint in Sapa to await the sunset.

Your guide and vehicle will accompany you to Moana, a stunning viewpoint where man-made structures blend harmoniously with nature, creating a unique, captivating, and beautiful landscape.

This check-in area is located just about 500 meters from the Stone Church, covering more than 10,000 square meters, offering a panoramic view of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and the majestic Fansipan peak.

Evening:

After enjoying the sunset moment at Moana, you will have dinner at a local restaurant.
After dinner, you will return to the hotel to rest for the next day.

Day 2: Sapa – Trekking to explore traditional villages (B/L/D)

08:00 – 08:30:Local tour guide and car pick-up at the hotel or Sapa town center.

08:30: You will board the car and depart for Lao Chai village. On the way, you will stop at scenic viewpoints to admire the Muong Hoa Valley from above and capture the most beautiful morning moments of Sapa.

09:00: Upon arriving at Lao Chai village, you will get off the car and walk about 1.6 km into the village. Along the way, you will pass by winding terraced rice fields stretching along the mountain slopes and a gentle stream at the foot of the majestic Hoang Lien Son range.

09:30 – 10:00: As you enter the village, you will stop at a traditional H’mong house, which preserves unique cultural values, to listen to stories about the local customs, traditions, and daily life of the ethnic people here.

10:00 – 10:45: Experience wearing traditional H’mong clothing. When dressed in colorful brocade outfits, you will feel the distinct beauty and unique culture of the local people. You can also take part in activities such as grinding corn and rice with stone mills, learning natural dyeing techniques, and practicing traditional beeswax painting of the Black H’mong in Sapa. 

10:45 – 11:30: You will walk about 2 km to Ta Van village, home of the Giay people, to explore their impressive culture, unique customs, and rich traditions.

11:30 – 13:30: You will join in preparing and enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time to relax.

13:30 – 14:00: Walk to La Dao Spa. On the way, you will stop to learn about the architecture and traditional culture of the Giay people in Ta Van village.

14:00 – 15:30: You will experience the traditional herbal bath of the Red Dao people and enjoy the stunning scenery from one of the most beautiful spas with the best view and atmosphere in Sapa.

15:30 – 16:30: You will be picked up from Ta Van Village and transferred back to your hotel in Sapa.

18:30: Guests will have dinner at a restaurant in the center of Sapa and have time to participate in evening entertainment activities.

You are free to explore Sapa at night.

Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan Peak – Sapa (B/L)

07:30: Guests will have breakfast at the hotel restaurant, then complete the check-out procedure and depart from the hotel.

08:30: The guide and vehicle will pick you up to visit Fansipan Legend by cable car, beginning a wonderful journey to the “Roof of Indochina,” standing 3,143 meters above sea level. You will take the cable car up to the summit and then hike a short distance to the peak to enjoy the fresh air and panoramic views from above. (Cable car ticket included)

11:30: Visit Ban May at Sun World Fansipan Legend — a place that brings together the beauty of Northwest culture in one concentrated space, making it easy for visitors to experience. This is the only place in Sapa where visitors can explore the lives of highland ethnic minorities such as H’mong, Xa Pho, Tay, Giay, Red Dao, Thai, and Lao all in one day and at one location.

12:00: After the tour, you will be served a pre-prepared lunch.

13:30: The vehicle and guide will take you back to your hotel in central Sapa.

Afternoon options: Choose your preferred afternoon activity and departure plan:

• Option 1: Early afternoon departure to Hanoi (around 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM): For guests leaving for Hanoi by bus or limousine in the afternoon, your guide will assist in transferring you to the bus station, where your tour ends.
• Option 2: Visit Sapa Market (Evening departure/Extended stay): If you are departing for Hanoi in the evening by bus or train, or staying longer in Sapa, join your guide to explore the vibrant local Sapa market before the tour concludes.