icon3 Days Sapa Discovery Tour from Hanoi

Tour Route:Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi
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This 3-day tour takes you from Hanoi to Sapa, offering a mix of cultural and natural experiences. Firstly, explore Hanoi’s historic landmarks and take an overnight train to Sapa. In Sapa, trek through scenic rice paddies and visit local villages, then ride the Fansipan cable car to the top of Indochina.

Tour Code: INT-V-SD3
Tour Type: Escorted Tour with Private Guide and Driver
Day 1

Hanoi city exploration (1 night)

Day 2

Sapa trekking (1 night)

Day 3

Fansipan Mountain cable car ride

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Highlights of This Trip

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Hanoi City Exploration
Hanoi City Exploration

Never miss out on the Hanoi city exploration, Vietnam's capital city.

Explore historic temples, taste delicious street food, and experience the local culture. From ancient pagodas to bustling markets, we will show you the best of this vibrant city on this unforgettable trip.

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Trek in Sapa Rice Paddy Terrace!

Explore the beauty of Sapa's rice paddy terraces on a trek. Sapa is a special place with amazing fields and a great trekking experience. Enjoy the green landscapes and discover more about this unique area.

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World's Longest Cable Car Sightseeing!

Experience a thrilling adventure with the world's longest cable car ride at Mount Fansipan. This incredible journey offers breathtaking views of nature's beauty. Get ready for an exciting and scenic ride that you'll remember forever.

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Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Hanoi City Tour; Head to Sapa (B, L)

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Enjoy your breakfast. In the morning at 8:00-8:30, you will be met by our tour guide at your hotel, and start to explore the city of Hanoi. The morning’s activities include: 

1. Tran Quoc Pagoda: located on the shores of West Lake, this pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism, a must-see for any of Hanoi city tour.
2. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: one of the most famous works in Vietnam. With great cultural and historical value, it will expand your understanding of the country.
3. One Pillar Pagoda: Hanoi’s iconic landmark not to be missed, famous for its extraordinary architecture. This Pagoda is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a religious stop for local pilgrims.
4. Temple of Literature: one of the top historical attractions in Hanoi, is the first university in Vietnam. The temple represents Vietnamese ancient architecture and traditional fondness for learning.

End of the sightseeing, you will have lunch at authentic Vietnamese restaurant, then take a rest.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy the following activities:

1. Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple: famous for its peaceful beauty, cultural as well as historical values.
2. Taking a traditional cyclo tour through the Old Quarter: the fascinating experience of rickshaws driving around the Old Quarter and experience the daily life of the local.
3. Savor the best street food in the world: Never miss out the Vietnam food

Enjoying local Vietnamese dinner, you will be escorted to watch a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater. The show lasts 50 minutes. It’s a unique Vietnam performance to display the daily life in Northern Vietnam villages.

After the show ends, you’ll transferred to the train station to catch an overnight train to Lao Cai, the gateway to Sapa. Sleep on the train in comfortable sleeping compartments. 

Accommodation: Overnight on the train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 2

Sapa Rice Paddy Terrace Trekking (B, L)

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Early morning arrival in Lao Cai at 5:55 am. From there, you’ll be transferred to Sapa in 1 hour, a picturesque town located in the mountains.

After enjoying a delicious local Vietnamese breakfast, the rice paddy terrace trekking will start at around 8:00 am. During the trek, you'll visit these stops in order.

1. Cat Cat Villiage: home to the Black Hmong people.
2. Waterfall and a hydroelectric station: trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces.
3. Y Linh Ho Villiage: Black Hmong minority, where you can take a rest and have lunch.
4. Muong Hoa Valley: pass through Lao Chai village of the Black Hmong minority.
5. Ta Van Villiage: home to Giay minority.

It’s a very popular trekking route around 15km across different villages of the Hmong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minorities, and you’ll enjoy the spectacular scenery of Northern Vietnam highlands. After the trekking, you’ll escorted to the hotel in Sapa.

Accommodation: Overnight in Sapa 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3

Mt. Fansipan Cable Car Ride, Back to Hanoi (B)

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Meet your guide at 8:30 am in the hotel after enjoying breakfast. Then you’ll transferred to Fansipan Cable Car Station.

1. Fansipan Cable Car: the Guinness World Record as the world’s longest cable car.
2. Mt. Fansipan: the roof of Indochina.
3. 20-meter celestial Buddha Statue.

You’ll ride a 15-minute cable car to the Mountain Station, and then go up 600 steps to get to the summit of Mt. Fansipan to breathe in the fresh air and get captivating sights from there.

After climbing Mt. Fansipan, you’ll return to Sapa for lunch and then take an overnight train to Hanoi.

Tour service ends here.

Note: If you’re planning to continue exploring Indochina regions, like Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Thailand, please never hesitate to tell us, we’re tour experts for all of these destinations.

Accommodation: Overnight on the train
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3

Service Inclusions & Exclusions

SERVICE INCLUSIONS

Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.

Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.

Private English speaking tour guide service.

Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.

Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner).

SERVICE EXCLUSIONS

-International air tickets.

-Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.

-Meals are not listed in itinerary.

-Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.

-Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.

-Surcharge for public holidays (if any).

-Services not stated in the itinerary.

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