GS3 SAPA TOUR: HANOI – SAPA – BAC HA – HANOI 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

ITINERARY

Day 1: (Depart on Saturday) Ha Noi – Sapa by bus with short trek to Cat Cat village (L, D)

6:00 – 6:30 AM:

• Start your Sapa Tour with a pick-up from your hotel in the Old Quarter or at the bus station.
• Board the sleeper bus and depart for Sapa, beginning your exciting journey.

7:30 – 11:45 AM:

• Travel along the highway to Lao Cai City, with a comfort break along the way.

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM:

• Continue on the mountain road towards Sapa Town, enjoying stunning views of the valley and terraced fields.

1:15 – 1:30 PM:

• Arrive in Sapa Town, where you’ll be greeted by the colorful traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a briefing on your itinerary.
• Have lunch featuring local Vietnamese dishes and complete check-in procedures.

2:30 PM:

• Begin a short walk to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic people.
• Located at the base of a deep valley near Fansipan Peak, the village offers a glimpse into the daily life of the locals.
• Trek down to the valley bottom to see the waterfall and the French-built Hydraulic Power Station.
• Take some time for photos at the bridge and waterfall.
• Trek back uphill to Sapa, enjoying the beautiful late afternoon scenery.
• Get picked up by a driver and return to Sapa Town.

5:00 PM:

• Return to Sapa Town for dinner and overnight at a hotel.
• Enjoy time for night activities.

Trekking Distance: About 2.5 km, lasting approximately 2 hours.

Day 2: Sapa – Bac Ha Market – Lao Cai – Hanoi (B, L)

6:15 – 7:00 AM:

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Prepare your luggage and check out for the next part of your Sapa Tour to Bac Ha Market.

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM:

• Drive 2.5 hours to Bac Ha Town, home of the Flower H’Mong ethnic people.
• Visit Bac Ha Market, the most typical weekly market, bustling with various ethnic inhabitants.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Take a short walk to Hoang A Tuong’s Palace, built in 1914 with French-Vietnamese architecture.
• Visit the “Pho” Village of the Flower H’Mong people.

Trekking Distance: About 3 km, lasting approximately 2 hours.

1:00 PM:

• Drive 1.45 hours back to Lao Cai City (without returning to Sapa Town).

3:00 PM:

• Board the shuttle bus back to Hanoi, with comfort breaks along the way.

8:30 – 9:00 PM:

• Arrive in Hanoi and bid farewell at the bus stop, concluding your memorable Sapa Tour.

Price Information

Inclusions:

• Modern Air-Conditioned Bus:
  • Comfortable berth from Hanoi to Sapa and return (tour guide not available on the bus).
  • Bus service from Sapa to Bac Ha and Lao Cai, with experienced drivers.
• English-Speaking Local Guide:
  • Available in Sapa and Bac Ha.
• Meals:
  • 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast featuring local dishes.
• Entrance Tickets:
  • Admission to all indicated sites.
• Accommodation:
  • Double, twin, or triple sharing rooms in Sapa.
• Insurance:
  • Coverage during bus travel.

Exclusions:

• Beverages, Travel Insurance, VAT, and Personal Expenses:
  • Any items not clearly mentioned above.

Surcharge Options:

• Dcar Limousine VIP Seat: $20
• Luxury Limousine 28-Seat Nouble: $16

Children Policy:

• Children Under 5 Years Old (or under 1 meter high):
  • Free of charge, based on one child sharing a bed/berth/bus seat with two adults.
• Children Aged 5 – 8 Years Old:
  • Charged at 75% of the adult price, sharing a bed with an adult.

• Children Aged 9 Years and Above:

  • Charged at the full adult price.