HANOI- SAPA – CATCAT – FANSIPAN – MOANA CHECKIN POINT- HANOI

Overview

A captivating 3 Days, 2 Nights adventure from Hanoi to the stunning highlands of Sapa, where lush landscapes, rich ethnic cultures, and breathtaking views await. This thoughtfully designed itinerary offers a perfect balance of cultural immersion, outdoor exploration, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable escape into one of Vietnam’s most beautiful regions.

On day one, your journey begins with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Sapa, where you’ll be greeted by mist-covered mountains and picturesque valleys. After arriving, visit Cat Cat Village, a traditional H'mong settlement nestled in a beautiful valley. Here, you’ll experience the local culture, explore artisan crafts, and enjoy the spectacular natural surroundings. In the afternoon, take a thrilling Fansipan Cable Car ride to the summit of Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak. From the top, be rewarded with panoramic views of the Hoàng Liên Son mountain range and the valleys below.

On day two, you’ll head to the Moana View, a hidden gem offering sweeping vistas of terraced rice fields and lush, green mountains. This tranquil spot is perfect for taking in the beauty of Sapa’s landscape and capturing unforgettable photos. Afterward, enjoy some free time to relax or explore more of Sapa before returning to your accommodation.

On day three, enjoy the fresh mountain air and the charming ambiance of Sapa town before making your way back to Hanoi, with memories of an unforgettable journey through Vietnam’s northern highlands. This trip combines the best of nature, adventure, and culture, offering you an ideal escape into the heart of Sapa’s majestic landscapes and vibrant heritage.

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Time: 3 Days 2 Nights

Price: USD 155 PER PERSON ++

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (Meals: L, D)
6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.
7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break.
11:45 – 13:00 : Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.
13:00-13:30: Ariving Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
- Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
- Enjoying the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.
14:30: A short walking to the Gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up back to Sapa.
17:00: Back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities.

Day 2: Sapa – Fansipan Peak - Moana view (Meals: B, L, D)
8:00: After breakfast in hotel, driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
9:00: Reaching the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
11:30: Coming back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12:00: Lunch at local restaurant or in hotel.
In the afternoon. We start our easy day with a short walk to Moana View just 700m from the Church. Moana View is the latest checkin station specially made for young people who love to experience the new feeling. There, you will checkin the Bali Gate, Infinity lake, Moana Girl statue, Golden hand, thrilling swing, lonely tree and especially the panoramic Café where you can watch Fansipan peak with spectacular Muong Hoa valley. You can prepare nice clothes, hat..to make the best photos.
17:00: Coming back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight at hotel with night activities.

Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi by bus (Meals: B, L)
Having breakfast at hotel then spend your free time to explore Sapa by yourself.
12:00: Checking out and have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa.
13:00-14:00: Getting on bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks.
20:00 – 20:30: We say goodbye to you at bus station. Trip ends.

Inclusions

Sleeping Bus Ticket Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi with modern facilities( tour guide are not avaiable on the bus).
English speaking tour guide during the trip in Sapa.
Double room/Twin room in hotel: basing on twin sharing basis.
Meals as 3 lunches, 2 dinner, 2 breakfast.
All entrance tickets as mentioned in itinerary.

Not inclusions

Return ticket of Cable Car Sapa - Fansipan – Sapa 800.000 vnđ and 850.000 vnd on Saturday.
Government tax, beverages.
Tips for tour guides and drivers, travel insurance.
Others not clearly mentioned above.
Surcharge for Sleeper bus with cabin surcharge: single cabin 300.000vnd/pax/2 round trip. Sharing cabin 200.000vnd/pax/roundtrip.
Surcharge for Dcar limousine VIP seat: 500.000vnd/pax/roundtrip.
Surcharge for Luxury limousine 28 seat Nouble: 400.000 vnd/pax/roundtrip.

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