Sapa, at 1,500–1,600m above sea level, is one of Vietnam’s most charming mountain towns. A 2-day 1-night trip offers refreshing weather, breathtaking rice terraces, and encounters with ethnic minority cultures. From Muong Hoa Valley to Cat Cat Village, and from weekend markets to the majestic Fansipan, every moment is unforgettable.
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (L, D)
06:15 – Pick up at hotel, depart for Sapa by highway bus (with 2 comfort breaks). 13:00 – Arrive in Sapa, meet local guide, enjoy lunch. 14:15 – Drive to Y Linh Ho, then trek 9 km through rice terraces and Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai & Ta Van villages of Hmong and Dzay people. 17:45 – Check in homestay, join family life, cook & enjoy dinner. Evening free to socialize or relax. Overnight at homestay.
Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa – Hanoi (B, L)
08:00 – Breakfast at homestay. Begin trek through rice paddies & bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, home of the Red Dao (4 km). 11:00 – Cross Giang Ta Chai Bridge, transfer back to Sapa. 12:00 – Shower & check out, then lunch. 13:30 – Free time until departure. 15:30 – Bus back to Hanoi with breaks en route. 21:15 – Drop-off at Tran Quang Khai Street. End tour.
Included: New shuttle bus with AC for Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi Free pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter; Modern bus in Sapa with experienced drivers; English local guide escorted in Sapa; Meals per itinerary; Admission fee as itinerary; Homestay in Tavan Village
