Nestled in the misty mountains of northern Vietnam, Sa Pa enchants visitors with its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural diversity. Rolling rice terraces cascade down hillsides like natural artwork, especially stunning during harvest season. Ethnic villages such as Ta Van offer an authentic glimpse into local life, where traditions remain beautifully preserved. Towering above all is Fansipan, known as the “Roof of Indochina,” providing awe-inspiring panoramic views. With its cool climate, vibrant markets, and poetic scenery, Sapa is a truly unforgettable destination.
Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
Pick up at the train station when you arrive and transfer to Sapa by a tourist shared bus.
Early check in is possible when you arrive if the room available otherwise, we will provide you a basic room where you can have shower.
Start the trip at 9:30 as below.
12 km of trekking, visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the H’mong minority. after lunch at a local family in Lao Chai or in a drinking shop nearby the river bank, we keep on hiking to Ta Van village of the Dzay where we stay overnight in a local family. Here you have opportunity to experience their daily life, work and original custom.
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included
- Home-stay at the Dzay local house in Tavan Village
- Trekking level: 5/10
- 12 Km of trekking
Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa
Breakfast will be serving at the homestay at about 8am
Start trekking at 9:30 Am
8 km walking to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao, the H’mong (Giang Ta Chai & Su Pan). Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo forest on the way to the main road to get the jeep to return to Sapa. Tour finish in Sapa by 3PM.
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included
- Trekking level: 5/10
- 8Km of trekking, 12 Km of driving back to Sapa.
- Deluxe Mountain View at Sapa Hotel
Day 3: Cat Cat & Sin Chai
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a jeep to return to Sapa.
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are all included.
- Trekking level: 4/10
- 7KM trekking, 3Km driving from Cat Cat back to Sapa. Tourist bus to Lao Cai Station.