3-Day Sapa Tour from Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 3 days
Perched up high amongst the stunning surroundings of the northwestern hills of Vietnam and Lao Cai Province, is the picturesque hill-station town of Sapa. Sapa and it sublime surrounds are terrific for trekking. Join this 3-day tour that includes scenic drives and a short trek to a colorful minority village.
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Perched up high amongst the stunning surroundings of the northwestern hills of Vietnam and Lao Cai Province, is the picturesque hill-station town of Sapa. Sapa and it sublime surrounds are terrific for trekking. Join this 3-day tour that includes scenic drives and a short trek to a colorful minority village.
In the evening, you will be transferred to the Hanoi train station to catch an overnight train to Lao Cai. Overnight on train.
Day 1: Sapa, picturesque landscapes and colorful hill tribes (L, D)
The train will arrive early at Lao Cai station, near the Chinese border. You will be picked up by a local guide and take a scenic one-hour drive up to the hill station of Sapa. From there we will take a short 30-minute journey south toward Muong Hoa Valley, a stunning place boasting the largest terrace rice fields in Sapa. If your visit is between May and October, the local harvest period, you will have a chance to see the local farmers in action. It is a nice chance to take in the scenery and a great photo opportunity. The walk takes you from Lao Chai Village of the Black H'mong Minority to the Ta Van Village of the Giay Minority with a stop at the local Catholic Church, taking in the different traditions, cultures, and costumes of the two minority groups. After that, return to Sapa where you can spend the rest of your afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight in Sapa (BLD)
Day 2: Sapa, spectacular charm (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and depart towards Tram Ton Pass. Along the way, take a short walk to Silver Waterfall and head to Heaven’s Gate, where you can see Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Indochina. A 1.5-hour downhill ride to Binh Lu includes a stop at Chu Va Village of Flower H'mong. Enjoy a packed lunch on the way. Trek to Pa Pen Village of the Lu Minority where you can talk with the locals and visit the local school (closed on weekends). Return to your hotel where you can freshen up before transferring to Lao Cai station and board a train back to Ha Noi.
Overnight on the train.
Day 3: End of the trip, full of experience (B, L,)
Anticipate an early morning arrival at the Ha Noi train station. You will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi.
Day 1: Sapa, picturesque landscapes and colorful hill tribes (L, D)
The train will arrive early at Lao Cai station, near the Chinese border. You will be picked up by a local guide and take a scenic one-hour drive up to the hill station of Sapa. From there we will take a short 30-minute journey south toward Muong Hoa Valley, a stunning place boasting the largest terrace rice fields in Sapa. If your visit is between May and October, the local harvest period, you will have a chance to see the local farmers in action. It is a nice chance to take in the scenery and a great photo opportunity. The walk takes you from Lao Chai Village of the Black H'mong Minority to the Ta Van Village of the Giay Minority with a stop at the local Catholic Church, taking in the different traditions, cultures, and costumes of the two minority groups. After that, return to Sapa where you can spend the rest of your afternoon at your leisure.
Overnight in Sapa (BLD)
Day 2: Sapa, spectacular charm (B, L, D)
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and depart towards Tram Ton Pass. Along the way, take a short walk to Silver Waterfall and head to Heaven’s Gate, where you can see Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Indochina. A 1.5-hour downhill ride to Binh Lu includes a stop at Chu Va Village of Flower H'mong. Enjoy a packed lunch on the way. Trek to Pa Pen Village of the Lu Minority where you can talk with the locals and visit the local school (closed on weekends). Return to your hotel where you can freshen up before transferring to Lao Cai station and board a train back to Ha Noi.
Overnight on the train.
Day 3: End of the trip, full of experience (B, L,)
Anticipate an early morning arrival at the Ha Noi train station. You will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi.
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