SAPA - MOANA - FANSIPAN - CAT CAT VILLAGE - BAC HA MARKET 3 STARS

DAY 01: HANOI – NOI BAI – SAPA – MOANA (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 will pass through Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Hoa Binh Park, Thang Long Industrial Park, Noi Bai, and then join the expressway. Therefore, pickup may 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 on a walking tour to Moana Sapa, a complex of man-made structures harmoniously blended with nature, creating a unique and beautiful landscape. The check-in area is located 500m from the Stone Church, covering over 10,000m² with a panoramic view of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Fansipan peak. It includes 7 main attractions: Bali Gate, Moana Statue, Infinity Lake, Golden Hand, Death Swing, Lonely Tree, and a café area.

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 grilled specialties with San Lung rice wine to warm up the cold Sapa weather. Overnight in Sapa.

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

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel. Relax and enjoy a hot cup of coffee 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 Heaven’s Gate (Thanh Van Dac Lo) to reach the land of clouds. Visit Bich Van Zen Monastery located at over 2,000m altitude, offering traditional Vietnamese architecture in misty surroundings. Continue to 3,000m altitude to see the 21.5m tall bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha standing majestically in the clouds. Along the path, visitors pass the Arhat Road with 18 bronze Arhat statues, leading to the Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda complex, featuring ancient Vietnamese temple architecture from the 15th–16th centuries, including Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue and Mountain Spirit Shrine. Ancient rhododendron trees add beauty to the landscape, blooming in different colors during spring.

Finally, after climbing 600 stone steps, guests reach the summit of Fansipan at 3,143m – the “Roof of Indochina”.

Return to Sapa town for lunch.

Afternoon: Visit Cat Cat Village, home of the H’Mong ethnic group, explore daily life, visit Tien Sa Waterfall, and enjoy a traditional cultural performance near the old hydroelectric station.

18:00: Dinner. Free time in the evening. Guests may experience Red Dao herbal bath (at own expense). Overnight in Sapa.

DAY 03: SAPA – BAC HA MARKET – HANOI (MEALS: 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, gathering many ethnic groups such as H’Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, etc. It is a cultural and trading hub with sections for cattle, poultry, and various goods. The market lasts from around 7:00 AM to mid-afternoon.

10:00: Arrive at Bac Ha, visit the market, and experience local trading culture.

11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. Guests may try local specialties such as “Thang Co” and famous Bac Ha corn wine.

Afternoon: Visit Hoang A Tuong Ancient Palace, then transfer back to Lao Cai.

15:15: Depart for Hanoi via the expressway.

19:00: Drop-off at Kim Anh junction (first stop after expressway). Guests may take a taxi to Noi Bai Airport (3 km away), or request airport drop-off for an additional fee of 50,000 VND per person.

20:00: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter (Tran Quang Khai Street). End of tour.

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, buses larger than 16 seats may be restricted in Sapa. Guests may need to walk with the guide or use taxis/motorbikes at their own expense. However, transportation to Fansipan (if included) will still operate normally. We appreciate your understanding.

TOUR PRICE: - - VND / PASSENGER