About this tour

Sapa – Authentic Trekking Tour 2D1N

Duration: 2 days 1 night | Transportation: Trekking & Cars

Best Places to visit: Lao Chai Village → Ta Van Village → La Dao Spa → Fansipan Peak → Ban May

Itinerary

Day 1: Sapa – Trekking tour to local village (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 – 17:00: Guests will be picked up at Ta Van village and taken back to the hotel in Sapa.

18:00: Guests will have dinner at the Sapa central restaurant and are free to enjoy leisure activities in the evening.

Free time to explore Sapa at night

Day 2: Sapa town – Fansipan Mountain Peak – Sapa (B/L)

07:30: Guests wake up and enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Then check out the hotel.

08:30: Our guide and vehicle will pick you up to visit Fansipan Legend by cable car for an incredible journey to the “Indochina Roof,” standing at 3,143 meters above sea level. You will begin your ascent via cable car and then proceed on foot to the summit. Enjoy the fresh air and stunning panoramic views from the top. (Cable car fare included)

11:00: Visiting Ban May at Sun World Fansipan Legend—a place to connect the beauty of Northwest culture in a concentrated space for visitors to easily experience. This is the only place in Sa Pa where visitors can experience the life of highland ethnic groups such as Sa Pa H’Mong, Dien Bien H’Mong, Xa Pho, Tay, Giay, Red Dao, Thai, and Ha Nhi in the same day, at the same location. 

11:45: Following the visit, a provided lunch will be served. 

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

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

• Option 1: Early Afternoon Departure to Hanoi (Approx. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM): For guests departing to Hanoi by bus or limousine van this afternoon, your guide will facilitate your transfer to the bus station, where your tour concludes.
• Option 2: Sapa Market Visit (Evening Departure/Extended Stay): If you are departing to Hanoi in the evening by bus or train, or staying longer in Sapa, join your guide for a visit to the vibrant Sapa local market before the tour concludes.

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