Experience a 2-day, 3-night trekking adventure in Sapa, starting with a night bus or train from Hanoi. Explore remote ethnic villages like Sa Seng, Hang Da, and Giang Ta Chai, hike through terraced rice fields, and immerse yourself in the daily life of the Black Hmong and Giay people. Enjoy local hospitality with a homestay experience, then continue your trek through bamboo forests and scenic landscapes. Return to Hanoi after an unforgettable cultural journey.
At 21:00 – 21:30, our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel/hostel in the Hanoi Old Quarter. You’ll then be transferred to the bus station to catch a sleeper bus for a 5.5-hour journey to Sapa. Arrival at the Sapa Bus Station is around 03:30 – 04:00, and you can rest on the bus until 06:00 (note: no air-conditioning while the bus is parked).
OPTION 2: HANOI - NIGHT TRAIN
At 20:30, our staff will meet you at your hotel/hostel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer you to the Hanoi Train Station. You'll board the night train to Lao Cai, which departs at 22:00 and arrives the next morning at 06:00. The train cabins are shared (4 berths) with air conditioning.
Day 1: SAPA – SA SENG – HANG DA – HAU THAO – GIANG TA CHAI (B/L/D)
At 06:00, upon arrival in Sapa, our driver and shuttle bus will pick you up from the bus/train station and take you to your hotel. After breakfast, you’ll be driven out of Sapa town to begin the trek. A 2-hour uphill walk will take you to Den Thang, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Fansipan Peak and Muong Hoa Valley. Continue trekking to Hang Da Village, home of the Hmong people, at 1,800m above sea level. After a picnic lunch, explore the stunning terraced fields and local culture before trekking to Hau Thao Village. Finally, arrive at Giang Ta Chai village, where you’ll spend the night at a homestay with the Giay people. Dinner and overnight stay included.
Day 2: GIANG TA CHAI – TA VAN – LAO CHAI – Y LINH HO – NIGHT TRAIN TO HANOI (B/L/D)
After breakfast at the homestay, begin your trek by climbing a nearby mountain trail with a stunning waterfall. Continue through a bamboo forest to Ta Van village, home to the Giay people, where you’ll enjoy lunch by the Muong Hoa River. In the afternoon, trek through terraced rice fields to Lao Chai village of the Black Hmong people, followed by Y Linh Ho village. Return to Sapa by van, where you can shower and enjoy dinner before heading to the bus/train station for your overnight journey back to Hanoi.
Notes:
Overnight on train: Shared soft sleeper cabin (4 berths) with air conditioning.
Overnight on bus: Arrive in Hanoi around 03:30 – 04:00. Early check-in may be necessary. Alternatively, opt for the day bus departing Sapa at 15:30 and arriving in Hanoi by 21:00 (this excludes dinner on the last day).
Price Options:
Roundtrip by Bus: $103 USD per person
One-way by Bus, One-way by Train: $121 USD per person
Roundtrip by Train: $138 USD per person
Single Supplement: $25 USD per person
What’s Included:
Transportation between Hanoi and Sapa, and shuttle bus service in Sapa
Accommodation in a dormitory at the homestay (with fan, free WiFi)
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees and sightseeing charges
Meals as specified in the itinerary
What’s Excluded:
Private car services
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and water
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Anything not listed in the itinerary
What to Bring:
Booking voucher
Cash for personal expenses
Essentials such as light, comfortable clothes, and walking shoes suitable for outdoor activities
Small day pack for trekking (large luggage can be stored at the hotel)
Passport (required)
Other recommended items: insect repellent, sunscreen, raincoat, sun hat.
Important Information:
Weather: From April to October, expect cool mornings and evenings, with warmer, sunny afternoons. Occasional rain and fog. From October to March, it’s cold, especially in December and January, with possible snow on the coldest days.
Itinerary Changes: May occur due to weather conditions.
Special Requests: Please inform us of any dietary or special requests in advance.
- 2 Ways by Bus: 103 US$ / Person
- 1 Way by Bus, 1 Way by Train: 121 US$ / Person
- 2 Ways by Train: 138 US$ / Person
Single supplement: 25 US$/ person
What’s included?
Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa and from Sapa to Hanoi, shuttle bus in Sapa
Accomodation: Dormitory at Homestay with Fan (free WIFI)
Professional English speaking guide.
Entrance fees/sight-seeing fees.
Meals as dedicated on itinerary
What’s excluded?
Private car
All other (alcoholic) beverages, soft drinks, water
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
All not indicated in our itinerary
What do I need to bring?
Booking voucher from us
Cash for personal expense
Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes.
Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking. You can keep your big luggage at our hotel. After we finish the treking trip, we will be back the hotel for taking a shower and collect all your luggages to go to bus station.
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...
What do I need to know?
From April to October, the climate is usually cool and fresh in the morning and evening, but hot in the middle day with sunshine. Rain season, sometimes foggy if it rains.
From October to March is the cold weather, December and January are most coldest months, appears snowy in the coldest days.
The itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.
Special request (diet or vegetarian, …) please inform us in advance before departure date
Vietnam Creative Travel is doing all possible to make your journey and travel experience an unforgettable one. Weather conditions, we unfortunately cannot control. Our apologies for that!
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