3 days. Hanoi Culture & Sapa Nature Getaway
Experience the perfect blend of city charm and mountain adventure in this 3-day journey. Explore Hanoi’s rich history, French architecture, and vibrant street life before heading to Sapa. Trek through terraced rice fields, visit ethnic minority villages, and enjoy the cool highland atmosphere. A refreshing escape that captures the spirit of Northern Vietnam.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - City tour
Explore the Temple of Literature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the rich history of Vietnam’s first university. Walk around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit the Ngoc Son Temple, perched on an island in the lake. Continue your exploration at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Vietnam through fascinating exhibits and artifacts.
Meals: L
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa
After breakfast, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Sapa. Arrival in Sapa around 13:00, take a little time for refreshment. Enjoy a tasty lunch of local Vietnamese dishes. Then, we embark on a short trek to Cat Cat village. This village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, is nestled in a deep valley near the base of Fansipan Peak. With a knowledgeable guide, we explore the village, witness daily life, and visit the picturesque waterfall that once powered a French-built Hydraulic Power Station. We capture memorable photos before hiking uphill to meet our return bus to Sapa town. The trek covers 3.5 km and lasts about 2 hours. We return to Sapa Town by 17:00.
Your free time to explore the city on your own.
Meals: B,L
Overnight in Sapa
Day 3: Sapa - Hanoi
After breakfast, we start our trek, get through the rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley. We reach the village of Black Hmong, see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. Enjoy picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village.
Continue our trek to Ta Van village – home of Dzay ethnic people. Enjoy the scenery until we meet our van at Ta Van bridge and head back to Sapa town. The total trekking distance is about 12 kms and it lasts for 4.5 hours.A late lunch will be prepared for you near the craft centre and then visit a village school.
Later, we make our way back to Sapa town and return to Hanoi.
Meals: B,L
Overnight in Hanoi
Inclusion
Entrance and sightseeing tickets.
English/Chinese-speaking online support (LINE/WhatsApp)
Transfer as per itinerary
Meals (B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Hotel & accommodation
Exclusion
Drinks
Other service not mentioned
Tips
Personal expenses
Visa & SIM Card