4 days
with 2 travellers
16 travellers
This 4-day journey from Hanoi to Sapa offers a blend of cultural immersion and stunning natural landscapes. Travel by overnight train to the mountainous town of Sapa, nestled near the Chinese border. Highlights include a scenic Fansipan Cable Car ride to Vietnam’s highest peak, visits to traditional ethnic villages such as Ban Khoang and Ta Giang Phinh, and breathtaking views of terraced rice fields, valleys, and waterfalls. Experience local life through guided walks and savor the tranquility of northern Vietnam before returning to Hanoi.
On arrival in Hanoi, be met by your local guide and transfer to the station. Overnight train to begin your onward journey to Sapa. Enjoy your stay for the coming evening on the Chapa Express Train – shared cabin (or similar).
As dawn approaches, arrive early into Lao Cai station, where you will disembark and transfer to your hotel in Sapa town. Along the way, take in the spectacular panoramic mountain scenery. Located in the far northwest of Vietnam in the mountains bordering China, Sapa is home to deep mountain valleys and traditional villages. After enjoying a delightful breakfast with your fellow travellers, you will spend your morning admiring the beauty of Sapa on-board the Fansipan Cable Car that will take you 3000m to the upmost peak of Fansipan to explore the many temples as well as admire the natural beauty of Hoang Lien Son and Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy your stay for the coming evening at the Bamboo Hotel (or similar)
This morning, you will be met at your hotel in Sapa by local guide and driver for a short road transfer heading northwards of Sapa along national road 4C to O Quy Ho with several stops for magnificent landscapes of Fansipan, Sin Chai valley and especially amazing flower and vegetable farms . Then turn right to follow a narrow road for half an hour getting through the wild region with thick rain forest covering walled-up mountains, passing several waterfalls before arriving to Ban Khoang, a village of the Red Zao ethnic peoples who live their unique way of life and well maintain their traditional values. The village looks prosperous thanks to the combination of wet rice cultivation on the terraced fields with cardamom farming under the shade of trees in thick forest. Spend over an hour walking to explore this remote village for a brief understanding of local life. Leaving Ban Khoang and process along the road for about 10km to Ta Giang Phinh valley inhabited by the Black Hmong who live in some small villages scattering along a peaceful stream. Enjoy an hour lunch break on the bank of a stream before walking along village path which connects village to village to witness daily activities of local life such as plough and harrow the fields, growing, harvesting or doing some house work. In leisure months men often gather to build new houses or repair parts of old ones while women stay home making their traditional costumes. The walk ends in mid-afternoon, picked up for the road ride back to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.
After enjoying breakfast, take advantage of a leisurely morning to explore Sapa at your own pace. Then you begin a scenic return drive through the mountains, heading back towards Hanoi. Along the way, enjoy the changing landscapes as you descend from Sapa's highlands to the vibrant city of Hanoi, where you’ll conclude your journey or continue on to your next destination."
We recommend arriving in Hanoi one day earlier, depending on your point of origin, to acclimate yourself before the tour begins. The evening train to Sapa departs late, so a pre-night stay in Hanoi can be arranged if needed. On the final day, please note that you will arrive back in Hanoi in the late afternoon. We advise planning your onward journey accordingly to ensure a smooth transition. Let us know if you'd like assistance with booking an extra night's stay.
Unique - Fansipan Cable Car Ride: Ascend 3,000 meters to Vietnam's highest peak for stunning mountain and valley views.
Ethnic Village Visits: Explore remote Red Zao and Black Hmong villages, experiencing traditional life and terraced rice fields.
2 nights in 4 star hotels
1 night on a train
Daily breakfast
1 local lunch
Airport transfer on arrival and departure
Air-conditioned vehicle
All flight specified in itinerary
English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees
All tipping
START DAY | MONTH |
---|---|
Thursday, 14 November 2024 | Sunday, 17 November 2024 |
Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Sunday, 1 December 2024 |
Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Sunday, 15 December 2024 |
Thursday, 26 December 2024 | Sunday, 29 December 2024 |
Thursday, 9 January 2025 | Sunday, 12 January 2025 |
Thursday, 23 January 2025 | Sunday, 26 January 2025 |
Thursday, 6 February 2025 | Sunday, 9 February 2025 |
Thursday, 20 February 2025 | Sunday, 23 February 2025 |
Thursday, 6 March 2025 | Sunday, 9 March 2025 |
Thursday, 20 March 2025 | Sunday, 23 March 2025 |
Thursday, 3 April 2025 | Sunday, 6 April 2025 |
Thursday, 17 April 2025 | Sunday, 20 April 2025 |
Thursday, 1 May 2025 | Sunday, 4 May 2025 |
Thursday, 15 May 2025 | Sunday, 18 May 2025 |
Thursday, 29 May 2025 | Sunday, 1 June 2025 |
Thursday, 12 June 2025 | Sunday, 15 June 2025 |
Thursday, 26 June 2025 | Sunday, 29 June 2025 |
Thursday, 10 July 2025 | Sunday, 13 July 2025 |
Thursday, 24 July 2025 | Sunday, 27 July 2025 |
Thursday, 7 August 2025 | Sunday, 10 August 2025 |
Thursday, 21 August 2025 | Sunday, 24 August 2025 |
Thursday, 4 September 2025 | Sunday, 7 September 2025 |
Thursday, 18 September 2025 | Sunday, 21 September 2025 |
Thursday, 2 October 2025 | Sunday, 5 October 2025 |
Thursday, 16 October 2025 | Sunday, 19 October 2025 |
Thursday, 30 October 2025 | Sunday, 2 November 2025 |
Thursday, 13 November 2025 | Sunday, 16 November 2025 |
Thursday, 27 November 2025 | Sunday, 30 November 2025 |
Thursday, 11 December 2025 | Sunday, 14 December 2025 |
Thursday, 25 December 2025 | Sunday, 28 December 2025 |
Thursday, 8 January 2026 | Sunday, 11 January 2026 |
Thursday, 22 January 2026 | Sunday, 25 January 2026 |
Thursday, 5 February 2026 | Sunday, 8 February 2026 |
Thursday, 19 February 2026 | Sunday, 22 February 2026 |
Thursday, 5 March 2026 | Sunday, 8 March 2026 |
Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Sunday, 22 March 2026 |
INSIDER JOURNEYS USA
125 Kingstone Dr. Ste. 107
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
info@insiderjourneys.us
INSIDER JOURNEYS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Level 1, 503-505 Kent St
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
+61 1300 138 755
info@insiderjourneys.com.au
INSIDER JOURNEYS UK
12 Melcombe Place
Marylebone, London, NW1 6JJ
+44 186 526 8940
info@insiderjourneys.co.uk
INSIDER JOURNEYS CANADA
#650 – 997 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1
+1 855 663 3736
info@insiderjourneys.ca
INSIDER JOURNEYS SOUTH AFRICA
812 Park Street
Arcadia, Gauteng, Pretoria
info@insiderjourneys.co.za
INSIDER JOURNEYS IRELAND
Church Lane
Midleton, Cork
info@insiderjourneys.ie
INSIDER JOURNEYS EUROPE
Parkstrasse 39
82065 Baierbrunn
info@insiderjourneys.de
One of our Journey Designer will contact you shortly to confirm the details.