3-Day Cultural and Nature Tour of Sapa and Fansipan Peak

3 days Free CancellationMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationGuided Operated by Up Travel Vietnam

Why we love it?

This 3-day tour from Hanoi offers an immersive experience in Sapa, Lào Cai, combining cultural exploration and natural beauty. You’ll trek through Cat Cat Tourism Village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, and enjoy views of the terraced rice fields and a historic waterfall. The itinerary includes a visit to the Cable Car Station at Sun World Fansipan Legend, where you can take in the scenery around the roof of Indochina, the highest peak in the region. A stop at Moana Sapa provides additional photo opportunities amid the highland landscapes. The tour includes meals, accommodation, an English-speaking guide, and transport by sleeping bus, but admission to the cable car and other attractions is not included. This journey suits travelers interested in combining trekking, cultural insights, and mountain vistas in northern Vietnam.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Entrance fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cable Car ticket
  • English-speaking local guide (In-person guide)
  • Tissues and water on Sleeping Bus
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price
  • Vietnam visa fee (if have)
  • International flights (to/from Vietnam)
  • Additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses (shopping, phone calls, extra beverages, etc.)
  • Christmas, other holidays or New Year's Eve Gala Dinner (if applicable)
  • Others not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1
  • 6:00 – 6

    6:00 – 6:30: Picking up from hotel in the old quarter or bus station, get on sleeping bus and depart to Sapa.

    7:30 – 11:45: Following the Highway to Lao Cai city with the comfort break

    11:45 – 13.15: Bus on the mountain road approaching to Sapa Town. On the way you can see beautiful view, the valley with terraces field.

    13:15 - 13:30: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

    - Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

    - Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures

    14:30: A short walking to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic  people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of  Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities  of the locals, trekking down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where  the French built a Hydraulic Power Station, short time for photo with  bridge and the waterfall then you will trekking up hill to get back to  Sapa with very beautiful scenery in the late afternoon. Driver pick up  back to Sapa

    Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

    16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities

    Our Services:Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Tour Guide: English speaking guide

    Transfer: Sleeping bus

Day 2

Sapa Adventure: Fansipan Peak & Moana View

  • 8:00 AM 

    8:00 AM – After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and guide for a transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station. Enjoy a 20-minute cable car ride with breathtaking panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

    ­9:00 AM – Arrive at 2,800 meters above sea level, where you'll have time to  take in the spectacular scenery, visit the spiritual pagoda complex, and  trek 600 steps to the summit of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. Spend approximately 1.5 hours hiking and capturing unforgettable photos.

    ­11:30 AM – Return to the cable car station and descend back to Sapa Town.

    12:00 PM – Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or hotel.

    ­Afternoon Adventure – Moana View Check-in

    Take a leisurely 700m walk from Sapa Church to Moana View, a stunning check-in spot perfect for photography lovers. Explore unique attractions like:Bali Gate

    Infinity Lake

    Moana Girl Statue

    Golden Hand Sculpture

    Thrilling Swing

    Lonely Tree

    Panoramic  Café with views of Fansipan and Muong Hoa Valley. Be sure to bring  stylish outfits, hats, and accessories for the best photos!­ 5:00 PM – Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and free time to explore the town’s nightlife before an overnight stay at your hotel.

    📌 Our Services:Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Tour Guide: English speaking guide

    Transfer: Group transfer

    Others: Cable Car and All entrance fees

Day 3

Return to Hanoi by Bus

  • Having breakfast at hotel then spend your free time to explore Sapa by yourself

    12:00: Checking out and have lunch and enjoy the rest of time in Sapa

    13:00-14:00: Getting on bus to go back to Hanoi with comfort breaks

    20:00 – 20:30: We say goodbye to you at your hotel. Trip ends.

    Our Services:Accommodation: None

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Tour Guide: English speaking guide

    Transfer: Sleeping Bus

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps We will provide the instructions through e-mail or WhatsApp the day before the tour. Once confirmed, kindly look for our tour guide holding a red flag with our company's logo on the travel date.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 3 days before start

Non-refundable after 3 days before start