Experience the best of Northern Vietnam with our Sapa 3 Days 3 Nights Tour. Discover breathtaking rice terraces, majestic mountain landscapes, and the rich culture of local ethnic communities. Enjoy two nights in the peaceful Ta Van Village, surrounded by stunning scenery and authentic local life. Trek through the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley and explore traditional villages including Lao Chai, Ta Van, and nearby ethnic communities. Immerse yourself in local customs, enjoy traditional cuisine, and experience the charm of rural Sapa. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and cultural explorers seeking an authentic Vietnam travel experience. Daily departures from Hanoi with transportation and accommodation included.
✅ Stay overnight in the beautiful Ta Van Village, surrounded by stunning rice terraces
✅ Trek through the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley, one of Vietnam’s most scenic landscapes
✅ Visit authentic ethnic minority villages including Lao Chai and Ta Van
✅ Experience local culture, traditional customs, and daily life of the Hmong and Giay people
✅ Capture unforgettable photos of terraced rice fields and misty mountain scenery
✅ Taste delicious local specialties and enjoy a peaceful countryside atmosphere
✅ Comfortable transportation and accommodation included
NIGHT 1: HANOI – SAPA BY NIGHT BUS
(Meals: No)
21:30: Pick up from the meeting point (bus stop) in Hanoi Old Quarter. Board the sleeper bus and depart for Sapa Town.
23:30: First rest stop along the highway near Lao Cai City.
02:00: Second rest stop before continuing to Sapa.
DAY 1: HANOI – SAPA – Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN VILLAGE
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
05:00: Arrive in Sapa Town. Wait approximately 30–45 minutes at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to transfer you to the restaurant.
06:00 – 06:30: Breakfast at a local restaurant.
08:30 – 09:00: Begin trekking through Y Linh Ho, passing rice terraces and following Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai Village, home of the Black H’mong people. Enjoy spectacular views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
Continue to Ta Van Village, where the Giay ethnic group lives.
• Trekking distance: approximately 9–12 km
• Duration: approximately 4 hours
12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant.
14:30: Check in to the homestay and relax, or explore Ta Van Village independently to learn about the culture and daily life of the Dzay people.
Enjoy the mountain scenery at sunset. Guests may participate in a local cooking session with the host family before dinner.
In the evening, guests may visit nearby local bars, enjoy music, and socialize with other travelers.
Overnight at a bungalow/homestay in Ta Van Village.
DAY 2: TA VAN – GIANG TA CHAI
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
08:00: Breakfast prepared by the host family.
08:45: Start trekking through rice fields and bamboo forests. Stop for panoramic views of Giang Ta Chai Village, home of the Red Dao people.
• Trekking distance: approximately 4–5 km
• Duration: approximately 3.5 hours
11:00: Cross Giang Ta Chai Bridge and continue to the main road.
12:00: Lunch at the homestay.
Free time in the afternoon.
Overnight at the homestay.
DAY 3: TA VAN MONG – HANG CUNG VILLAGE – SAM 2 VILLAGE – HANOI
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
07:00 – 08:00: Breakfast.
08:30: Begin trekking.
09:00: Trek through Ta Van Mong.
10:00: Continue to Hang Cung Village, enjoying beautiful views of the terraced rice fields and learning about the Black H’mong community. Proceed to Sam 2 Village before returning to Lao Chai and the homestay.
• Trekking distance: approximately 5–6 km
• Duration: over 3 hours
12:00: Lunch at the homestay.
After lunch, transfer by van back to Sapa Town to meet the rest of the group.
13:30 – 15:30: Depart for Hanoi by bus, including two rest stops along the way.
21:30 – 21:45: Arrive in Hanoi.
End of tour.
Thank you and see you again!
- Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
- 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi – Sapa – Ha Noi
- Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
- English speaking tour guide
- Meals as 3 lunches, 2 dinner, 2 breakfasts
- All entrance tickets to indicated sites
- Insurance during the time on bus
- Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
- A surcharge will apply if your travel date is on public holiday (Lunar New Year), payable onsite
- Old people, kids should not attend the long trek (9 kms)
- You may stay overnight at homestay for 1st night or you may do on 2nd night.
Thing To Bring
- Warm clothes, scarf, hat, cap because the weather in Sapa is pretty unpredictable. It is normally cold in September, October, November, December, January, February and March
- Due to the altitude of Sapa, it is sometimes foggy in December, January, February and March.
- Trekking shoes, sun glasses, sun cream, insect repellent are also necessary. You should take cash with you in Vietnam Dong because the banking system in Sapa sometimes doesn’t function well. US Dollar, Euro, Australia Dollar are accepted in Sapa.
- You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
- Homestay’s facilities are not as good as hotels in Sapa.
