SAPA - MOANA - FANSIPAN - CAT CAT VILLAGE - BAC HA MARKET (2.5 STARS)

DAY 01: HANOI – NOI BAI – SAPA – MOANA (NO MEALS / LUNCH / DINNER)

06:20: Guests gather at the meeting point on Tran Quang Khai Street (as arranged before departure) to board the bus and depart for Sapa via the Hanoi – Lao Cai Expressway. Normally, the bus will travel via Hoang Quoc Viet, Hoa Binh Park, Thang Long Industrial Park, Noi Bai, and then enter the expressway. Therefore, pickup is available along this route. Guests must register their pickup point in advance.

Note: If guests arrive at Noi Bai Airport on an early flight and check out before 07:45, pickup can be arranged at the airport. For guests arriving the previous night and staying at hotels near Noi Bai (Dien Xa area), pickup will be at the lobby of Noi Bai Airport Hotel between 07:45–08:00.

13:00–13:30: Arrival in Sapa. Guests have lunch at the hotel, then check in and rest immediately if staying at Long Anh Hotel. For other hotel options, guests will rest for about 30 minutes after lunch before the afternoon sightseeing program.

Afternoon: The tour guide will pick up guests for a walking tour to Moana Sapa. This attraction features artificial structures harmoniously blended with nature, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. Located 500m from the Stone Church, Moana covers over 10,000m² with panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Fansipan peak. It includes seven main highlights such as the Bali Gate, Moana Statue, Infinity Lake, Golden Hand, Death Swing, Lonely Tree, and coffee area, attracting many young visitors for photo check-ins.

18:00: Dinner. Free evening at leisure. Guests may take photos at Sapa Stone Church, explore the Sapa Love Market (on Saturday nights), or enjoy grilled local specialties with famous San Lung rice wine to warm up the cold Sapa weather. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 02: SAPA – FANSIPAN – CAT CAT VILLAGE (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the morning at the restaurant.

08:00: Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station to begin the journey conquering Fansipan via the world’s most modern 3-rope cable car system, with cabins accommodating up to 30 passengers.

From the upper station, pass through Thanh Van Dac Lo Gate to enter the cloud paradise. Visit Bich Van Zen Monastery at over 2,000m altitude with traditional Vietnamese architecture surrounded by mist. At around 3,000m, admire the 21.5m tall bronze Amitabha Buddha statue standing majestically in the clouds. Continue along the Arhat Path with 18 bronze Arhat statues, then visit the Kim Son Bao Thang Temple complex with ancient Vietnamese wooden architecture from the 15th–16th centuries, including Quan Am Temple and Mountain God Temple. Rhododendron flowers hundreds of years old bloom along the route in spring.

Finally, after climbing 600 stone steps, reach the 3,143m peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina, where guests can enjoy breathtaking views and personal reflections.

Lunch: Return to Sapa town and have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat Village to learn about the daily life of the H’Mong ethnic people and see Tien Sa Waterfall. Enjoy traditional cultural performances at the old hydroelectric station.

18:00: Dinner. Free evening. Guests may try Red Dao herbal bath (self-paid) to relax and recover after a long day. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 03: SAPA – BAC HA MARKET – HANOI (BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -)

06:30: Check out and have breakfast at the hotel.

07:00: Depart for Bac Ha. Bac Ha Market takes place every Sunday morning and is a cultural gathering place of ethnic groups such as H’Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, and La Chi. The market includes areas for buffaloes, cows, goats, birds, and various goods, operating from around 7:00 AM to mid-afternoon.

10:00: Arrive at Bac Ha. Visit the market and experience the vibrant atmosphere, interacting and shopping with locals.

11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. Guests may also try the famous local specialty “Thang Co” with Bac Ha corn wine.

Afternoon: Visit Hoang A Tuong Palace (old royal mansion), then depart back to Lao Cai.

15:15: Depart for Hanoi via the expressway.

19:00: First drop-off at Kim Anh Junction, where guests can take a taxi to Noi Bai Airport (3km) or pay an additional 50,000 VND/person for direct airport drop-off.

20:00: Arrive at Tran Quang Khai Street (Hanoi Old Quarter). Tour ends.

TOUR PRICE: - - VND / PASSENGER

Important notes for guests:

• If guests wish to return earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon/evening due to flight schedules, please inform the tour operator in advance when booking.
• During holidays and Tet, vehicles over 16 seats may be restricted in Sapa. Guests may need to walk with the guide or use taxis/motorbikes at their own expense. Fansipan transfers remain unaffected.