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

Morning:

06:30: Depart from Hanoi to Sapa. (Ticket at your own expense).

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 pickup 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. (Cat Cat ticket not included)

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. (Moana ticket not included)

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: Trekking Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L/D)

08:30 – 11:00: The trekking journey begins from the center of Sapa town, leading to Y Linh Ho Village – a peaceful hamlet nestled on the mountainside. Crossing a suspension bridge spanning a deep valley, visitors continue along winding dirt paths that weave through lush green terraced fields.

The natural scenery comes alive along the poetic Muong Hoa Stream, guiding your steps to Lao Chai Village – home to the Black H’Mong people. From here, the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range unfolds before your eyes, like a breathtaking masterpiece of nature in the vast Northwest highlands.

11:00 – 12:00: Stopping at a traditional Black H’Mong house, visitors will have the opportunity to explore its distinctive rustic architecture and listen to cultural stories passed down through generations, offering a vivid reflection of the life and spirit of the highland people in Northwest Vietnam.

12:00: Experience local life by joining the Lao Chai villagers in the kitchen, preparing traditional dishes with your own hands, and gathering around a simple table to enjoy a warm, flavorful highland lunch.

14:00: Continuing the trekking journey along winding mountain paths, visitors arrive at Ta Van Village – home to the gentle Giay people. The peaceful scenery here unfolds with rustic stilt houses and successive terraced rice fields, reflecting the distinctive culture of the highland ethnic minority community.

15:30 – 16:30: Guests will be picked up at Ta Van Village and transferred back to the hotel in Sapa.

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

You are free to explore Sapa at night on your own.

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.