Sapa is a mountain town in northern Vietnam known for its cool weather, terraced rice fields, and vibrant ethnic minority cultures. It’s ideal for trekking, homestays, and scenic viewpoints, with routes that pass through local villages and valleys wrapped in mist. Most travelers visit on an overnight train or bus from Hanoi and stay 1–2 nights to enjoy the landscapes.
Tour itinerary:
DAY 1: HANOI - SAPA - Y LINH HO - LAO CHAI - TA VAN
06h30: Pick up at the hotel, then depart to Sapa, following Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway. Along the way, you will enjoy the beauty of the northwest mountains, or the terraced fields that sparkle in sunlight and through the fog.
12:30: Arrive at Sapa and have lunch.
14h00: Visit the Y Linh Ho village of Black H’mong and Lao Chai village of the H’mong people.
16h00: Arrive at Ta Van village; a commune of Sa Pa, 8 km from the center of the town. It is an area with many ethnic groups, including the Day and the Mong. Ta Van is a tourist area with landmarks such as May bridge and traditional wooden houses.
17h00: Check-in at homestay. Guests can participate in a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls.
18h30: Enjoy local dishes for dinner.
DAY 2: TA VAN - GIANG TA CHAI VILLAGE - SUPAN - SAPA - HANOI
07h00 – 08h00: Have breakfast at the Homestay and visit Giang Ta Chai Village and Supan Village. Giang Ta Chai is one of the villages of Red Dao. It has become one of the attractive places for travellers who want to experience colorful traditions and customs.
12h00: Enjoy lunch then rest at the homestay
14h00: Take a car ride back to Sapa Town
15h00 – 15h30: Get on a bus ride back to Hanoi
20h30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi