Experience the mountain charm of Sapa on a 2-day, 1-night journey from Hanoi, combining local culture, scenic trekking and one of Northern Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks.
Travel by comfortable limousine bus to Sapa, walk through Cat Cat Village to discover the traditional life of the H’mong community, and take in the dramatic scenery of terraced fields and mountain valleys. The journey continues with a cable car ride to Fansipan Peak, standing at 3,143 meters above sea level and widely known as the “Roof of Indochina”.
With an overnight stay in Sapa town, this short escape is ideal for travelers who want to experience both the cultural and natural highlights of the region within a compact itinerary.
06:30 - Meet at 204 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hanoi and board the sleeper bus to Sapa. Travel along the highway with three comfort stops in Phu Tho Province, Yen Bai and Lao Cai City before continuing into the mountains.
13:00 - Arrive in Sapa, where the colorful traditional dress of the H’mong, Dao and Tay communities brings the town’s cultural character to life.
Receive a welcome drink and a brief introduction to the tour itinerary. Enjoy lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes, followed by hotel check-in.
14:30 - Begin the trek to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong community. Walk through the village, learn more about local life and visit Cat Cat Waterfall as well as the historic hydroelectric power station built by the French in the early 20th century.
17:00 - Return to Sapa town and take some time to refresh at the hotel before dinner.
18:00 onwards - Free time to explore Sapa town center at your own pace, enjoy the evening atmosphere and discover local shops, cafés or night activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
08:00 - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, the driver will transfer you to the Fansipan Cable Car Station.
Take the cable car and admire the dramatic mountain scenery as you ascend toward Fansipan.
Cable car ticket: 850,000 VND / approx. 33 USD per person, payable directly by the guest.
At around 2,800 meters above sea level, spend time enjoying the panoramic views and taking photos. Continue to the spiritual complex, visit the pagoda area, then climb approximately 600 steps to reach Fansipan Peak at 3,143 meters, known as the “Roof of Indochina.”
Allow around 1.5 hours for walking, sightseeing and photography at the summit area.
11:00 - Return to the cable car station. The driver will pick you up and transfer you back to Sapa town.
12:30 - Check out of the hotel and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore Sapa town at your own pace.
Around 13:00 - 13:30 - Walk to the designated meeting point and join the group for the sleeper bus journey back to Hanoi.
Please note that the sleeper bus departure time may be flexible depending on operating conditions.
20:30 - Arrive at Tran Quang Khai Street, Hanoi. From here, guests will make their own way back to their hotel.
End of tour.
Fansipan cable car ticket is not included and must be paid directly by the guest:
850,000 VND / approx. 33 USD per person.