Sapa 2 Days, 1 Night Tour with Fansipan

FULL INTINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa with Trek to Cat Cat Village (L/D)

6:00 – 6:30: Pickup from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Sapa by limousine Van

9:30: First rest stop en route at Lao Cai city.

11:00: Second rest stop in Lao Cai before continuing to Sapa.

13:00: Arrival in Sapa Town. Admire the vibrant traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. Wait briefly at the bus station for the tour guide to escort you to the hotel.

• Enjoy a welcome drink and overview of the itinerary.
• Savor a lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes and complete check-in procedures.

14:30: Begin a short trek to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong ethnic group, located near the base of Fansipan Peak. The local guide will introduce you to the daily life of the villagers. Trek to the valley’s waterfall, where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station. Capture scenic photos of the bridge and waterfall. Trek uphill to return to Sapa.

• Distance: Approximately 2.5 km (2 hours).

17:00: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner, overnight in the hotel, and evening activities.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan - Hanoi (B/L)

• 7:30: Breakfast at the hotel; check out (luggage stored at hotel).
• 8:30: Drive to the Cable Car Station. Take a 20-minute cable car ride with spectacular views.
  • At 2,800 meters, enjoy the scenery, take photos, visit a pagoda, and trek up 600 steps to Fansipan Peak (allow 1.5 hours for hiking and photography).
• 12:00: Return via cable car to Sapa town.
• 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch at the hotel.
• 13:30 - 14:45: Relax, with optional shower access at the hotel’s public facilities.
• 14:45 - 15:00: Gather at the hotel to prepare for departure.
• 16:00: Depart for Hanoi by bus, with two rest stops en route.
• 21:45-22:00: Arrive in Hanoi. End of trip.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Trip Inclusions

• Modern, air-conditioned limousine Van with comfortable seats (Hanoi - Sapa round trip)
• English-speaking local guide in Sapa
• Meals: 1 dinner, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast (local dishes)
• Accommodation at Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel or similar

Trip Exclusions

• Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
• Any additional items not listed
• Public holiday surcharge (payable onsite for dates like Lunar New Year)

Things to Bring

• Clothing: Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap (temperatures can be cold from September to March).
• Weather Consideration: Fog is common from December to March due to Sapa’s altitude.
• Essentials: Trekking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream, insect repellent, cash in Vietnamese Dong (as banking in Sapa may be unreliable).
• Health: Bring personal medication, although some pharmacies are available in Sapa.