Head to Sapa and enjoy an overnight stay in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Trek to ethnic minority villages and experience local culture and hospitality.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi to Sapa and Short Trek (Lunch, Dinner)

Meet the tour guide for the bus to Lao Cai and Sapa. Take a walk around Sapa, visiting the market and old cathedral, and meet Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities selling handicrafts.

Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch and then trek through Cat Cat village, stopping at local homes and experiencing the hospitality. (Trekking distance approximately 2.5 km; duration about 2 hours)

Return to the hotel for dinner at 05:00 PM and overnight stay.

Day 2: Long Trek and Sapa to Hanoi by Bus (Breakfast, Lunch)

Head out on a trek to Muong Hoa Valley. Walk to Y Linh Ho village and stop for a picnic lunch. Continue to Lao Chai and Ta Van village, visiting homes and local schools. (Trekking distance approximately 9 km; duration about 5.5 hours)

Meet your group at the hotel and head to the bus station. Drop off in Hanoi is at the bus office in the Old Quarter.

Include

Round-trip transportation between Hanoi and Sapa by modern air–conditioned bus with comfortable seats

2 bottles of water and tissues on bus

Modern bus transfers in Sapa with experienced drivers

English-speaking tour leader on the Hanoi-Sapa-Hanoi bus

Local guide in Sapa

Meals: 1 dinner, 2 lunches and 1 breakfast (local dishes)

All entrance tickets to sites mentioned

Deluxe room at the Sapa Panaroma Hotel or similar (twin sharing; single room option)

Insurance during bus ride

Exclude

Drinks

Personal expenses