An unforgettable experience exploring three beautiful villages in Sapa! The journey was absolutely wonderful, made even more special by our amazing local guide, Cat, who was so kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. I truly enjoyed every moment of this trip — discovering the local culture, meeting new people, and experiencing the beauty of the local communities. Vietnam has truly stolen my heart. ❤️ Thank you for such beautiful memories. I will definitely be back! 🇻🇳
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- WiFi on board
- Insurance during the time using the bus
- Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers if you depart from hanoi
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 bottles of water /2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
- Breakfast
- English speaking local guide escorted in Sapa
- Bungalow/Stilt house (Dorm)
Excludes
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Day 1
1
Option 1 : Take the morning bus 6.00 – 6.20: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transfer to the big bus and depart to Sapa Town. 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break 11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa Option 2 : Take the night bus 22h20: Pick up at the bus station (30 Ly Thai To Str, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) and going to Sapa by sleeper bus with the high way Hanoi – Lao Cai. And arrival Sapa at 5:00am, keep sleep on bus until 6:00am, then be picked up by the guide to have breakfast and then start the tour at 8:00 am.
13.00: Arrive in Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, and Tay Ethnic People. The guide will pick up you at the bus station to have lunch at a local restaurant. • Enjoy lunch with local Vietnamese dishes.
14.30: Start hiking through Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village, home of the Giay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours 17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at the Bungalow.
Day 2
2
8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with a more interesting trek.
8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes. A trek through the bamboo forest and stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People. Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, 12.00: Back to the bungalow to shower and prepare for lunch. 12.30 - 13.30: Have lunch.
13.30: The van or car picks you up to come back to the bus station. They will give you the bus ticket. 14.00 - 15.00: You have free time to walk around Sapa Town or go shopping. 15.00 - 15.30: Meet all the group members at the bus station to get ready for Hanoi. 15.30: Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops. 21.30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and go back to your hotel by yourself. Trip ends. Note: The itinerary above is corresponding to the transferring option from Hanoi - Sapa & return by sleeper morning bus. You can choose other options suitable for you by the way transfer and location pickup/drop off.
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Reviews
This was a great experience with really good views. Our guide, Pang, was so good and professional and spoke English very well! 5/5 experience
Great experience! Day one we visited Cat Cat Village. This was an interesting place but a bit commercialized. Day two was outstanding. We did a trek through several villages. Be aware that the trek is difficult in spots, but overall it is doable. Su was our guide. She took good care of us.
I loved the experience with the tour guide Chang. She is so lovely and patient. If you are coming to Vietnam you must visit Sapa! The sleeping bus is excellent.
I had a wonderful time with my tour guide, Chang! She showed us a beautiful bamboo forest and waterfall. I was worried about the mud and falling. She was able to provide a walking stick and assistance getting through slippery parts of the trek. I appreciate the accommodation!
Our first trip to Vietnam together with family members, friends and classmates turned out to be a truly wonderful experience! The travel agency's thoughtful and well-organised arrangements made the journey smooth and enjoyable. What made it even more special was the humour, friendliness and great company of everyone in the group. We shared laughter, explored beautiful places and created many unforgettable memories along the way. Thank you for making this trip so enjoyable and memorable. A wonderful journey made even better by wonderful people!
What an amazing 3 days of trekking and homestay, the guide Cat was so kind and professional! Also the homestay family were so nice to me, I really recommend for people who looking for less tourists and more authentic traditions and nature, 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Loved the 2 day 1 night sapa tour, our guide was Cat. We were with a small group of 5 people. The treks were fantastic with beautiful views. Transport was all organised and seamless. Cat is very knowledgeable about the surroundings, villages and their different cultures. Thank you!
I had a great experience walking through the rice fields, bamboo forest and villages. Our guide Dao was very nice and gave us a great insight into the local culture and a lot of interesting information. We also enjoyed a fun evening with the group at the homestay
Cat was our trekking guide and was absolutely wonderful! She was so kind and shared so much village information and ways of life. She answered all of our questions and was the highlight of the trip. The home stay was lovely, we had a bungalow with private bathroom and the dinner, breakfast and lunch was great. The pick up in Hanoi said it was 6am, but we didn’t get picked up until 6:45am - the transport to and from Hanoi could have been smoother
Just had a great trip hiking from Sapa to Lao Cai and staying 2 nights. Our guide Dao was awesome, she speaks great English and was very informative and lots of fun! Also did the paragliding which was amazing!
Wonderful experience. Beautiful scenery, well organised and very flexible company. I chose the night train (great experience) and to sleep at the homestay. Food, lodging, transportation, everything worked really well, from and to Hanoi. I think because of the low tourist season, I ended up being alone at the home stay, which was fine for me, but I would have preferred to know.
Very nice guided tour with our guide Pang. She was perfect in English and while she took us through the magnificent landscape se told us about the different 5 tribes living in SaPa about their culture and traditions We highly recommend the tour, very nice homestay and openness and insight from our guide.
May was our tour guide and she walked us through all the beautiful paths and villages of Sapa. We walked through all the villages, went through a bamboo forest and saw a beautiful waterfall. This was a trip I’ll never forget and I highly recommend this tour!
Really good guide! Doa was amazing en learns me al lot about how there live, the culture and lifestyle. Really appreciate that.
It was an unforgettable adventure—three days of trekking. Dao was our guide, and I must say she is excellent. Not only that, but she also really won me over. Her humility, warmth, and sincerity enriched the journey as we hiked through forests and past waterfalls and villages. She knows a great deal about life in Vietnam because she lives an authentic, traditional life herself. Even though it isn't always easy, she embraces this way of life and expresses gratitude for the little things. I would recommend this trek to anyone. Why? Because it allows you to experience authenticity and connect with nature. The hike isn't strenuous and is suitable for everyone. I will never forget this adventure, and especially my dear Dao. Thank you!
The tour was just perfect. Our guide was very friendly, fluent in English and answerd all out questions. She told many storyes about the local culture. The nature and the rice fields looked stunning. We warmly recommend this tour if you wanna see how is the real life in the mountains.
A bit disappointed with the transport. We paid extra to have an overnight train trip, which ended up to be in the cheapest (and not the cleanest) class of the whole train. On the way back I was expecting a flat-bed bus trip (and that's what other ppl in our group got on the way to Sapa), but ended up with a half-reclining one. On top of that there was little information in the description about what will happen with our luggage, which created fair bit of anxiety about whether we were expected to carry it while trekking (we weren't, it ws picked up from the bus stop and delivered to the bungalow). The same tour on TripAdvisor has a better and clearer description. Other than transportation, the rest was amazing! The first day's walk was relatively easy, so even us (not the hiking type) could do it. The second day walk was a bit more challenging but shorter (3-4hrs). Bring a hat, sunglasses and water with you. There will be stops on the way where you can purchase water or other drinks. There will be a few locals trailing with you - expect a high-pressure sales pitch closer to the end of the walk. Make sure that you understand that this is a trekking tour where you will be required to walk up/down the mountain for 5-6 hours. A couple of ppl in our group didn't and ended up having to skip majority of the tour. The food provided at the homestay is not complicated, but quite tasty and filling. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialise with other group members over dinner/breakfast/lunch. There is no aircon in the bungalow accommodation, but the weather was not hot so that was not an issue for us.
It was an amazing experience! Beautiful mountains and valleys.. Mu our guide was super friendly and did a great job hosting and showing us around.. Loved it
The experienxe was amazing, Su was extremely kind and gave us a great local experience. I loved it.
The Travel was very interesting with the tour guide of Ms. May. We enjoyed the Trip, the beautiful landscaping, culture and more.
One of the best trips I ever had! Sapa is beautiful with lots of breathtaking views😍My guide Mu was very friendly and took me to most beautiful places! She is the best, 5 stars for her❤️🇻🇳
Amazing experience, the walks were beautiful and Su our guide was so hospitable and accomodating. Plus the housestay was beautiful as well and the food was so fresh.
The tour is spectacular, the tour guide Su is very knowledgeable and helpful. The landscape is unbelievable
Cat cat village was awesome. Worth every step and penny, and our guide was Mu, she was very helpful enough to explain everything.
Ly is very attentive, she explains very well the details of daily life in Sapa and speaks English very well, the experience was very good
Chang was an excellent tour guide and I would highly recommend this company for Sa Pa tours. Once in a lifetime experience. Chang has great English and very good knowledge of the landscape.
A fun trip through Sapa, although don't expect the itinerary to be exact. The transport was convenient and we enjoyed the beautiful walks with a very nice guide but it was not fully as described. So treat it more as an idea of what could happen. Maybe being clearer in the discription that this is not 100% the planning is could temper expectations. Also bit disappointed that there was no water, although cheap, we didnt bring any as we thought at least some was included. But everything else was nice!
Mu was great and knowledgeable about the people and the area. cat cat is very fun to explore. Highly recommend
-Had an amazing time with tour guide her name was Su, and the random travelers in our group. -A pretty decent amount of hiking and walking so definitely have to be some type of fit. -We trekked a total of about 8-10miles in two days weather was nice. -Views were outstanding. - Group was very friendly and from all over the world. -Tour guide spoke very good English - hostel was very clean - breakfast, lunch and dinner included, drinks sold separate.
Chang was nice tour quide and she is very friendly🙂 She has been telling a lot of Interesting Stories about local people.
We had an amazing hiking experience in Sapa with our guide, Su. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day feel relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish. Su knew the area extremely well and took us through beautiful landscapes, rice terraces, small villages, and places we probably never would have discovered on our own. She explained a lot about the local culture and daily life, which made the hike much more interesting than simply walking through the scenery. What we appreciated most was how personal the experience felt. Su was attentive, flexible, and always made sure everyone was comfortable while still giving us a real hiking experience. If you are visiting Sapa and looking for a guide, I can absolutely recommend Su. She made our time in Sapa one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Su, for such a wonderful day!
Cat was an incredible guide who was very informative, helpful and made sure to help me even when the trek was slippery. A brilliant experience!
Very good tour! Went at a good pace and took many breaks when needed. Honestly family was super nice and Vu was a great guide!
The trekking was really enjoyable!! Our guide Pang was simple a star!! My wife had some back problems a she was caring very much to make the trek affordable for her. Pang was also from the area wirh an excellent english so she explained us many interesting things about the rice terrace, inhabitants, traditions and so. For sure we highly recommed to choose Pang as the tour guide again!!!!
This tour is overrated. - Late pickup time: notified that pick up time is 6AM, but didn't arrive until 6:40. And didn't notify if they are on their way or not. - Not updating the change in hotel: texted the company about the change of hotel 10 days before the trip but the one in charge didn't notify the driver about the change. - Small group: the tour mentioned to have many people but ended up only 2 people in the group.
Cat is a professional sweep lady who gave us very wonderful experience, I can’t recommend her more than enough. You need to come and you will love it
Very good tour, good driver, nice tour guide, fare food and home stay but reasonable price...highly recommend for low budget travelers
Ask for Mu! The best guide for sure! 👌
This trip was great! It’s very scenic and our guide Mu was very informative and friendly. The lunch you get is also super yummy and good value for money.
Sapa is so beautiful view and my guide is Cat During trip she show we about Hmong culture, Hmong traditional clothes and ceremony festivals it’s listening very great and I think that trip gave me most celebration👌🏻
Sapa is truly beautiful, and the local people are very friendly. Our guide was professional and kind, always ready to answer our questions.
good hike, the bungalows are nice and the food is good. Su is a great guide and taught us a lot about the local culture and took good care of us. it would be nice if water was included in the hike though.
A really great experience. The scenery was extraordinary, even in poor weather. The route on the second day was challenging due to mud but manageable. The meals were all very good quality, with very generous tofu and egg options for vegetarians. I would recommend requesting your own room in honest rather than a dorm. Facilities in honesty were basic but all that was required. Room had a fan and a mosquito net. May was a really good tour guide and provided good advice and information. The group was a good size.
Originally I was on the fence about going to Sapa since I could only go for two days and had wanted to go longer. I saw this tour and decided to go for it anyway and I'm so glad that I did. There was a little confusion at pickup trying to figure out which bus I was on, but this was quickly resolved. The bus ride was unique with this being my first time on a sleeper bus and I really enjoyed it. The nature of Sapa was beautiful. With the heat, the hiking was definitely a bit sweaty, but in my opinion the perfect distance. It felt long enough to be satisfying but not too long that you are just wanting it to be over. The standout portion of the tour in my opinion was our guide Pam. She was incredibly kind and humble, great at explaining the local cultures and traditions (like the difference between the Hmong tribes), a great leader, and very good at making sure logistics ran smoothly for meetings, departures, etc. You could tell she really enjoyed what she did and always maintained a positive attitude. Getting to learn about her ethnic group (Black Hmong if I remember correctly) was my favorite part of the trip. Don't hesitate to book this tour and ask for Pam. It's well worth the money and I would gladly go back again.
Our guide Cat was amazing, knowlegeable, helpful and pleasant to talk, Sapa was super beautiful even was raining and trek was slippery.
Sapa is a truly beautiful place and well worth a trip to experience. I had a wonderful trip there with a guide name chrang.i like the view is amazing and lucky with beautiful weather
I had Cat and Pam as my guides and they were both excellent. They did a great job of letting me know the plans and helped me communicate with the home stay family. Sapa was insanely beautiful and the trek was a great way to experience it. Make sure you bring water and cash!
My guide's name was Su, and the weather was beautiful; she was very cheerful.
My trekking tour guide, named Su, was cheerful and sociable with my group.
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