Best 3-Day and 3-Night Sapa Tour from Hanoi: Updated Itinerary and Prices for 2025-2026
Over vIEW
Sapa, located in northern Vietnam, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and trekkers. It features breathtaking terraced rice fields, misty mountains, and lush valleys. The area is rich in cultural diversity and is home to ethnic groups like the Hmong and Dao, who maintain traditional customs and crafts. Visitors can explore local markets, enjoy homestays, or embark on trails such as the trek to Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. Sapa offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences.
TOUR PLAN & MEALS INCLUDED IN TOUR:
- Day 01: Hanoi Arrival – Night Train to Lao Cai (Meals: No)
- Day 02: Lao Cai Train Station – Sapa - Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (Meals: Private Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Day 3: Sapa – Fanxipan M.T – Ta Phin (Meals: Breakfast, Private Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Day 4: Sapa - Hanoi City (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (Meals: No)
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi, your tour guide will welcome you outside the customs area holding a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. You will have time to relax and freshen up before boarding the night train.
In the evening, at the designated time, your tour guide in Hanoi will meet you at your hotel and escort you by private car to Hanoi Station for the night train to Lao Cai. He will coordinate with the train ticket provider to secure your train ticket at Hanoi Station and guide you on how to board the train to Lao Cai. Please note that he will not accompany you to Lao Cai; you will be greeted by a local tour guide upon your arrival at Lao Cai Station the following morning.
Overnight on the train. There is a 4-soft berth per cabin with A/C) for two people.
Note: The train will set off from Hanoi at 22.40 PM and reach Lao Cai at 6.40 am the next day. It takes around 8 hours from Hanoi to Sapa.
Day 2: Lao Cai to Sapa (Meals: Lunch)
A private tour guide from Sapa will meet you at Lao Cai Station and take you to Sapa, a picturesque town nestled in the Hoang Lien Son mountains. Sapa is renowned for its stunning rice terraces and vibrant ethnic minority cultures. Breakfast will be at your expense.
Please note that: From Lao Cai Station, it is more than another hour of driving to reach Sapa town. Breakfast is not included in the cost of your stay on the first day in Sapa.
After breakfast, your guide will take you to the villages of the H'Mong and Dzay peoples, known as Lao Chai and Ta Van.
What to expect
- Enjoy the beautiful landscapes
- Immerse yourself in the daily life of the local communities
- Learn about the local culture
You will have the chance to capture stunning photos of the rice terraces and enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery. As we walk through these villages, you will experience the daily lives of the local ethnic communities by visiting their homes and observing their activities.
After exploring, we will drive back to Sapa Town for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you are free to relax and explore Sapa according to your interests and preferences. Dinner will be on your own.
Overnight in Sapa
Day 03: Sapa – Fanxipan M.T – Ta Phin (Meals: B/L)
In the morning, you will have a short transfer to Fansipan Cable Station and take a scenic cable car ride up 3,143 meters above sea level to the peak of Fansipan Mountain, the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula. You'll enjoy an impressive scenic view of the Hoang Lien Son Range and Muong Hoa Valley's natural landscapes as you ascend the mountain. Once you reach the top, you can spend time admiring the breathtaking views and exploring the various temples at the peak. You can immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the mountain with a visit to the Bich Van Thien Tu pagoda, Bao An Thien Tu temple, and Thanh Van Dac Lo spiritual landmarks. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
- Please note that: after the cable car ride, you still have to climb another 600 steps to the peak of the mountain (It takes about 30 minutes). The road to ascend to the summit of Fansipan Mountain is incredibly steep and narrow, leading to rapid fatigue and a significant expenditure of energy.
- We strongly recommend traveling by funicular for the best and safest experience for you, in both the upward and downward directions. Especially when there are elderly people and children in the group.
- Fansipan cable car tickets & Funicular (Round-trip tickets) are not included in the tour
- Due to the geology of Fansipan Mountain, the walks are not necessarily suitable for the elderly, disabled, asthmatic, or those who suffer from vertigo or heart conditions. The amount of steps makes it unsuitable for pushchairs or for carrying babies in a sling or backpack. If you are not used to physical exertion, then this walk could be too strenuous for you. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
In the afternoon, visit the Ta Phin Village to meet the Red Dao people and learn about their customs and traditions. End your day with a visit to the Sapa Market, where you can shop for unique handicrafts or local products.
Day 04: Sapa – Hanoi (Meals: B)
After breakfast at the hotel, it's your leisure time until we transfer you back to Hanoi.
14:00 PM: Return to Hanoi via the Lao Cai - Noi Bai Expressway. The travel time is approximately 5.5 hours. You will then be transferred to the hotel for check-in and will have free time to relax.
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Package Price:
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