Surrounding the mountainous area of Sapa is some of the most breathtaking scenery in Vietnam. In addition, there are a number of ethnic minority hill tribes whose culture and way of life is truly amazing.
This 3-day Sapa hiking tour enables you to observe and experience the reality and wonder of these communities.
During your stay, you will have the opportunity to get close to the intriguing and fascinating ethnic hill-tribe communities as you trek between the mountainous villages of Sapa. Surrounding the mountainous area of Sapa is some of the most breathtaking scenery in Vietnam. In addition, there are a number of ethnic minority hill tribes whose culture and way of life is truly amazing.
This 3-day Sapa hiking tour enables you to observe and experience the reality and wonder of these communities.
During your stay, you will have the opportunity to get close to the intriguing and fascinating ethnic hill-tribe communities as you trek between the mountainous villages of Sapa.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Catch the Overnight Train to Sapa
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Welcome to your 3 day Sapa hiking tour! This evening, you'll be collected from your chosen hotel and transferred to Hanoi train station, where you'll check-in and board your overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, near Sapa.
Accommodation
Chapa Express Train
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 2
Explore Cat Cat, Lao Chai & Ta Van
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This morning, you'll arrive at Lao Cai Station in the early hours. You'll be picked up and transferred to Sapa by car which is around 40 kilometres by mountain road. When you arrive, you'll take a short two-kilometre trek to Cat Cat Village, the home of Hmong ethnic people. Then, you'll go on to Lao Chai and walk three kilometres to Ta Van with stops at the villages of the tribal people - Hmong, Tay and Dzay - en route.
Accommodation
BB Sapa Hotel★4 star
Activities
Cat Cat Village
Sín Chải
Transportations
Private Driver from Lao Cai to Sapa Town Square
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hanoi
Lào Cai
Day 3
Explore Sapa
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If today is Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday nothing will be better than driving overland to the market of the hill tribal people, mainly from the H'mong ethnic group. Depending on the day, you can choose either Can Cau, Bac Ha or Sin Cheng Market. Alternatively, you can visit Ta Phin village of the Red Dzao ethnic people, Taphin Cave and the small hamlet of the Black H'mong people. In the evening, you'll take the train from Lao Cai back to Hanoi. This is the end of your Sapa hiking tour.
Accommodation
Chapa Express Train
Activities
Bac Ha MarketOptional Activity
Ta Phin Community House
Ta Phin Cave
Sapa MarketOptional Activity
Lao ChaiOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Sapa Town Square to Ta Phin Community House
Private Driver from Sapa Town Square to Lào Cai
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Lào Cai
Hanoi
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
4 activities
2 breakfasts
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 683/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Vietnam in 3 days
4-star accommodation
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