SAPA – CAT CAT – FANSIPAN – BAC HA MARKET (2.5-STAR TOUR)

DAY 01: HANOI – NOI BAI – SAPA – CAT CAT (MEALS: - / LUNCH / DINNER)

06:20 AM: Guests gather at the meeting point on Tran Quang Khai Street, as scheduled before departure, to complete procedures and depart for Sapa via the Hanoi – Lao Cai expressway. Normally, our bus travels via Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Hoa Binh Park, Thang Long Industrial Park, Noi Bai, and then joins the expressway. Therefore, pickup can be arranged at these locations. Guests must register pickup points in advance.

Note: If guests arrive at Noi Bai Airport on an early flight and check out before 07:45 AM, we will provide airport pickup. Guests arriving the night before and staying at hotels in the Noi Bai area will be picked up at the lobby of Noi Bai Airport Hotel between 07:45 – 08:00 AM.

13:00 – 13:30: Arrive in Sapa. Guests have lunch at the hotel, then check in and rest (for Long Anh hotel option, rooms may be available immediately). For other hotel options, guests will rest for about 30 minutes before the afternoon sightseeing.

Afternoon: The tour guide takes guests to visit Cat Cat Village to explore the daily life of the H’Mong ethnic people, visit Tien Sa Waterfall, and enjoy a traditional cultural performance at the old hydroelectric station.

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

DAY 02: SAPA – BAC HA MARKET – SAPA (MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

06:30: Breakfast at the hotel.

07:00: Depart for Bac Ha.

Bac Ha Market takes place every Sunday morning. It is a gathering place of many ethnic groups such as H’Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La, and others from surrounding areas. It is a place for trading, cultural exchange, and social interaction. The market is divided into sections such as cattle market, buffalo market, goat market, poultry market, and various other goods. The market operates from around 7:00 AM until mid-afternoon.

10:00: Arrive at Bac Ha, visit the market, and experience the lively atmosphere while interacting with local people.

12:00: Lunch at a local restaurant. Guests may also try the local specialty “Thang Co” with famous Bac Ha corn wine.

Afternoon: Visit Hoang A Tuong Ancient Palace, then return to Sapa.

18:30: Dinner. Free time in the evening. Guests may enjoy a Red Dao herbal bath (at own expense) for relaxation and recovery. Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 03: SAPA – FANSIPAN – HANOI (MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / -)

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee at the restaurant.

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

From the upper station, pass through Heaven’s Gate (Thanh Van Dac Lo) to reach the land of clouds. Visit Bich Van Zen Monastery at over 2,000m altitude with traditional Vietnamese architecture in a misty setting. Continue to 3,000m altitude to see the 21.5m tall bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha standing majestically in the clouds. Along the way, pass the Arhat Road with 18 bronze Arhat statues, leading to the Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda complex, featuring ancient Vietnamese wooden temple architecture from the 15th–16th centuries, including Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue and Mountain Spirit Shrine. Ancient rhododendron trees bloom in different colors during spring.

Finally, after climbing 600 stone steps, guests reach the summit of Fansipan at 3,143m – the Roof of Indochina. From here, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views and personal moments of reflection.

12:00: Return to Sapa town for lunch.

12:45: Transfer to pickup point for cabin or sleeper bus back to Hanoi.

19:00 – 19:30: Drop-off at Kim Anh Junction or Noi Bai Airport.

20:00: Arrive at final stop on Tran Quang Khai Street, Hanoi. End of tour. See you again!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Depending on flight schedules or other reasons, guests wishing to return earlier or later must inform us in advance when booking the tour for proper arrangement.

During holidays and festivals, 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. Transportation to Fansipan (if included) remains normal. We appreciate your understanding.