This 3-day itinerary is ideal for adventurous travelers seeking a deeper, more immersive experience in Sapa. Trek through terraced rice fields and ethnic minority villages, spend one night with a Dzay family in a traditional homestay, and relax in a comfortable hotel on the second night. Enjoy authentic cuisine, rich cultural encounters, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Hoang Lien Son range—all at an affordable price.
06:00 – 06:30: Depart Hanoi on a comfortable sleeper bus to Sapa
11:45 – 13:00: Scenic drive into the mountains, arrive in Sapa Town
13:00: Welcome drink, itinerary briefing, and lunch
14:15: Drive to Y Linh Ho, then begin a 3.5-hour trek (~9 km) through stunning rice terraces and Muong Hoa Valley. Pass through Lao Chai and arrive in Ta Van village, home to the Dzay people
17:45: Check into your homestay, enjoy cooking with your host family and a peaceful evening in the village
08:00: Breakfast with the host family
08:45: Trek through bamboo forests to Giang Ta Chai village, home of the Red Dzao people (~4 km, 2 hours)
11:00: Return to the main road for pickup back to Sapa
12:00 – 14:00: Welcome drink and lunch at the hotel, check-in and rest
14:30: Walk to Cat Cat Village, visit the old hydroelectric station and waterfall built by the French. Hike back uphill to meet your transfer back to Sapa Town
16:30: Free time before dinner and overnight in hotel
07:30 – 12:00: Breakfast and free time to explore Sapa Town
12:30 – 13:00: Enjoy lunch and relax
13:30: Gather for departure
14:00: Sleeper bus back to Hanoi with rest stops en route
20:30 – 21:00: Arrive at Hanoi bus station – tour ends
Surcharge for Sleeper bus with cabin surcharge: single cabin 15USD/pax/ round trip.
Surcharge for Dcar limousine VIP seat: 20USD/pax/roundtrip.
All hotel and cruise stays are based on standard rooms with windows. Room upgrades are available upon request for an additional fee.
📍 Hotels 3-star: The View Sapa Hotel or similar
📍 Hotels 4-star: Sapa Charm Hotel or similar
Specific hotel names are subject to availability at the time of booking. Equivalent alternatives will be provided if necessary.
Trekking shoes
Lightweight clothes & warm layers (especially from Oct–Mar)
Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent
Small daypack
Raincoat (during rainy season)
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