Discover the beauty of Sapa on a 2-day trip from Hanoi. Stay overnight in a hotel, enjoy local cuisine, and fuel your inner adventurer with a diverse variety of treks. Immerse yourself in the local communities while visiting spots like Lao Cai and Ta Van. Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa (Lunch) Start with pickup from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and depart for Sapa. Follow the highway to Lao Cai city where you will make your first stop for breakfast by yourself. Stop off at Lao Cai city before arriving in Sapa, where you'll see the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay People. Here enjoy a lunch of local Vietnamese dishes at the hotel. Take a short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village, home of the Black H’mong ethnic people and located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. A local guide will give you insight into the daily life of the locals. Trek down to the bottom of the valley to the waterfall, where the French built a hydraulic power station. Stop to take photos before walking back uphill to meet the bus. The trek is approximately 2.5 kilometers and lasts for 2 hours. In the evening, return to Sapa Town, where you can enjoy your evening at your leisure. Stay overnight in Sapa Lodge/Charm Sapa Hotel or similar. Day 2: Sapa – Hanoi (Breakfast/Lunch) Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare a light pack for trekking. You can keep your luggage in storage at the reception. Take a Trek to Lao Chai Village through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Streams to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai.  See the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain before heading to Ta Van village, home of the Dzay People. The trek takes around 3.5 hours and covers about 9-12 kilometers. The tour guide will make the best itinerary for the trek depending on your ability of trekking. The bus will pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to take you back to the center of Sapa. Take a break at the hotel and have lunch, before enjoying some time to explore at your own leisure. After some free time, meet the rest of your group at the hotel to prepare for your return to Hanoi. Get back on the bus around 2:30 PM to go back to Hanoi. During the journey, stop for a break. Arrive back at your accommodation in Hanoi in the late evening at about 9:00 PM. Set Menu 1 • Pumpkin soup • Sauteed chicken with mushrooms Sapa Charm Salad • Sauteed vegetables local style • Steam rice • Seasonal fresh fruit Set Menu 2• Tomatoes soup • Marinated sizzled beef on the iron plate • Deep-fried spring rolls • Sauteed vegetables local style • Steam rice • Seasonal fresh fruit Set Menu 3 • Vegetable soup • Stir fry pork sweet and sour • French fries • Sauteed vegetables local style • Steam rice • Seasonal fresh fruit Vegan Menus: Set Menu 7 • Vegetable soup • Vietnamese fried • Tofu in tomato sauce deep-fried spring rolls • French fries • Sauteed vegetables local style Steam rice • Seasonal fresh fruit Set Menu 8 • Pumpkin soup • Marinated sizzled tofu on the iron plate • Sauteed mushrooms and garlic • Omelette • Sauteed vegetables local style • Steam rice • Seasonal fresh Ffruit

After pickup from your accommodation in Sapa Town, you will depart for the small village of Chapa. From here, start a mountain hiking trail to Black Hmong village, a small settlement hidden away from civilization. Enjoy views of the rice terraces and corn fields along the way.  Stop for lunch with a local family. After lunch, you will get the chance to explore around Black Hmong. Discover the authentic lifestyle of the two largest local tribes in Sapa, the Red Daos and the Black Hmong minorities. Be impressed by their traditional dress, which is hand-made and passed down from generation to generation. Enjoy a green tea served by the locals. The guide will then tell you about the traditions and culture of the local tribes. You will then be transferred back to Sapa Town.

Vietnam highest peak located in Sa Pa mountain area, Fansipan also is called the roof of Indochina. At the 3143m of elevation, 1-day Fansipan trek is a sportive and most difficult trek in the area, so it’s for only strong people who like the adventure. It takes around 9hours to 10hours of trekking for a round-trip distance of around 28 km. You will start around 6h00 am, after having your own early breakfast, short transport by car/van to Tram Ton pass at the altitude of 1994m above sea level, where is the place for starting your trek. You trek through the bamboo and rain forests, crossing nice streams before stop for your delicious lunch on the way. You will reach the peak around 11h30 -12h am, and you take the rest to enjoy wonderful views over surrounding mountains, and Sa Pa town, and you can see some high mountains in China, when the sky is clear, you will have chance to catch some special and unique moments of nature for your unique pictures. On the return, you can have two choices, you can take a cable car down to Sa Pa (cable car ticket is on your own charge) or keep trekking back by the same way to Tram Ton pass where your driver is waiting for you to take you back Sapa town... End your 1-day Fansipan trek.

Start your day of insight and adventure with a convenient pick-up service at your accommodation in Sapa center town at 8:30 am, you will meet your friendly and professional driver/guide and after a short introduction, set off on your journey. Departure from central Sapa, you will head to the North of Sapa where you will discover the traditions and customs of the Black Hmong and the Red Dao ethnic groups, get an opportunity to visit their traditional houses, taste their welcome drink, take pictures with the friendly and hospitable locals, you will learn so much about their lives and customs over a delicious cup of tea and the talks. During this tour, you will discover the interesting difference between the two largest ethnic groups in Sapa with your local guide. Say goodbye to the locals in the North, you continue your journey to the Southeast of Sapa to explore the amazing Muong Hoa valley and its inhabitants, you will also get to witness the Dzay ethnic group there. Stop in Hang Da for lunch, enjoy the fresh air and behold the spectacular, panoramic scenery there. Travel deeper into Muong Hoa valley and witness the beauty of the terraced fields and friendly locals. Wrap up your day of discovery with a nice trip back to Sapa on different sneaking road. End of our services.

Enjoy a safe and reliable private 1-way transfer between Sapa and Hanoi City. Be greeted by your driver who will be waiting for you at your hotel. This private transfer can give you peace of mind for your journey through Central Vietnam. Benefit from the flexibility of your preferred departure time and relax in a privately chartered vehicle. Save yourself the trouble of carrying your luggage on public transport. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery of Vietnam. Vehicle Options: • 4 Seater Car: Maximum 2 passengers with the same luggage • 7 Seater Car: Maximum 3 passengers with the same luggage • 16 Seater Car: Maximum 8 passengers with the same luggage Over time (per hour): 10/12/16 USD for 4/7/16 Seater Car (pay to transfer operator) Late/Early surcharge from 22:00 to 5:00: 10/12/16 USD for 4/7/16 Seater Car (pay to transfer operator)

By driving, the distance between Hanoi and Sapa is around 320 kilometers, and it will take approximately 6 hours (if we go on the Hanoi – Laocai highway). Alternatively, by adding 100 kilometers and passing Lai Chau province, There is a fantastic chance to tackle Khau Pha Pass and O Quy Ho Pass, two of Vietnam's four famous passes. During the drive, the private car will stop at some wonderful landscapes to admire the great views and drink some coffee. For safety and more time to snap photographs or rest, you should leave early in the morning. On the journey from Hanoi to Sapa, you may stop to see the terraced farms and various beautiful landscapes, or cross the breathtaking passes. That will be a thrilling adventure you will never forget.

Day 1: Hanoi - Sa Pa - ethnic villages trek. Your journey will commence with a hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter around 6:30 AM, heading towards Sapa. You will travel along the highway until you reach Lao Cai city, where you'll have the opportunity to stop for breakfast on your own. Welcome by your Sa Pa tour guide upon your arrival, then leave for the amazing ethnic trek, you will discover different ethnic groups and the beautiful rice terraces along your walk. You will walk on stunning trails leading into Hmong ethnic villages, you will enjoy amazing views over the lush green valley with very beautiful rice terraces. You will visit the Laochai village inhabited by the Black Hmong tribe, famous for their indigo handicraft, it‘s an opportunity to meet and interact with the friendly tribe, and then you will have a short break at a local Cafe on a nice river bank. Afterwards, you keep hiking through different hill tribe villages and cross nice suspension bridges before arriving at the Dzay ethnic village where you will explore their different ways of living and colourful cultures. Join an ethnic cooking class, and savour its cuisine. Overnight in a private room in a homestay or a private bungalow. Day 2: Ethnic villages trek in Muong Hoa valley - Hanoi. After your breakfast, you continue your trek uphill to the bamboo forest with many points for nice pictures and then walk down to the waterfall where you can swim, there are even many local kids who are swimming there. Time for your lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, you keep hiking along the amazing rice terrace before taking a bus back to Sa Pa town for a shower and relax. You have free time for your own discovery of Sa Pa town. At 2:30 PM, take a limousine bus to Hanoi and arrive around 8:30 PM. End tour.