Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai, Ta Van

Overview

Experience the enchanting beauty of northern Vietnam on a 2-day tour from Hanoi to Sapa, Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Begin your journey with a pick-up from the bus terminal and a comfortable sleeper bus ride to Sapa. Along the way, be captivated by the picturesque terraced fields. Upon arrival in Sapa, enjoy a welcome drink, indulge in a delicious lunch, and check-in to your accommodation. Explore Cat Cat Village, where you’ll witness the daily lives of the Black H’mong ethnic group and visit a mesmerizing waterfall and power station. In the evening, hike back to Sapa for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel. On the second day, fuel up with breakfast and prepare for an exciting trek. Discover the scenic Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages, immersing yourself in the local culture and admiring the breathtaking surroundings. Return to Sapa for a shower, check-out, and a leisurely lunch before embarking on the journey back to Hanoi, with comfort stops along the way. The tour concludes at the bus terminal, leaving you with cherished memories of your time in Sapa.

Itinerary

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

Pick up from the bus terminal, transfer to a sleeper bus, and head for Sapa.
Highway to Lao Cai city with a comfort break
The bus is reaching Sapa Town on the steep road. On the way, there is a wonderful view of the valley with terraced fields.
Arrive at Sapa Town wearing bright traditional H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic clothing.
A welcome drink and a tour of the itinerary
Lunch with traditional Vietnamese foods, check-in procedures
Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, is a short walk away and is located towards the bottom of a steep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you around.
The residents’ daily lives, hiking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the
The French erected a Hydraulic Power Station; take a quick shot with the bridge and waterfall before continuing.
In the late afternoon, we will hike uphill to return to Sapa over breathtaking landscape.
Returning to Sapa Town on foot. Have supper and spend the night at the hotel with night activities.
The trek is around 2.5 kilometers long and takes about 2 hours.
Return to Sapa Town. Have dinner and spend the night in a hotel with nighttime activities.

Day 2: Sapa - Y Linh Ho trekking - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Hanoi (B/L/-)

After breakfast, prepre pack for trekking.
A quick drive to Y Linh Ho, then a climb through rice terraces and down Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong town of Lao Chai to observe the breathtaking panorama of Hoang Lien Son Mountain before continuing on to Ta Van village, home of the Dzay ethnic people.
The trek is around 9 kilometers long and lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
The bus departs from Ta Van Bridge for Sapa.
Shower at the hotel, check out, and enjoy lunch and free time on your own.
Gather all group members at the hotel to prepare for the trip to Hanoi.
Board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi, which includes two comfort stops.
We bid our goodbyes at the bus terminal. The journey is end.

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusion

Sleeping bus from Hanoi to Sapa and back (no tour guide on the bus)
An English-speaking tour guide for the Sapa trip
Meals consist of two lunches, one supper, and one breakfast with local dishes/buffet
All admittance tickets must be shown
Sapa accommodation with double/twin/triple sharing room