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Sapa Essential Hiking 4 Days 3 Nights

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Duration: 4 days 3 nights

Start: Hanoi

Tour code: SP4D2

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Overview

This two-day trekking tour in the Sapa area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the stunning landscapes of northern Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the beauty of terraced fields, mountains, and quaint villages. Stay overnight in a homestay for an authentic experience and gain insights into rural Vietnamese life and culture.

Discover the beauty of the mountainous north of Vietnam.
Visit the most well-known ethnic groups in the region.

Places you’ll see

Sapa

Hanoi

Itinerary

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At 20:10 PM, you will be transferred to the railway station to catch the night train to Sapa. Nestled in the mountains, Sapa boasts a diverse and vibrant community of over 30 ethnic minority tribes, including the Black H'mong, Flower H'mong, and Red Dzao. The town is also home to Fansipan Mount, the highest peak in Vietnam.

Overnight on train (A/C soft sleeper - 4 persons/ cabin).

Top 15 Best Things To Do In Sapa

Upon your arrival at Lao Cai railway station at approximately 6:00 AM, a comfortable transfer will take you to the magnificent town of Sapa. Upon arrival in Sapa, you may choose to enjoy breakfast at your hotel or one of the nearby restaurants.

After breakfast, driver pick you up from your hotel in Sapa center town for short travel uphill to the nice small waterfall and start trekking from Ban Khoang village and downhill through a mountainous area by following a dirt trail. During the trekking, you will have many opportunities to enjoy spectacular view over rice paddy terraces and corn fields.

You will take a rest for lunch at a nice spot.

After lunch, the trek will continue by going downhill toward Xa xeng village where you can meet Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities, two largest ethnic groups in Sapa.

Your guide will tell you about daily life and tradition of these two people.

Here you stay overnight in local house. You will be able to take a walk around the village while your guide prepares dinner.

Possible take a traditional herbal bath from red Dzao ethnic before enjoy diner with family.

Top 16 Best Homestays In Sapa

Meals

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast at the homestay, then you will be heading toward Hang Da. You will pass through several minority villages along the way. The nice walk rice paddy field through the rain forest and rice paddy terraces before reaching a small highland, enjoy breathtaking views over the fantastic valleys.

You then stop by Hau Chu Ngai village of Black Hmong, where your lunch will be served.

After lunch, you take a walk under the shadow of pine trees as well as a short walk from side to side of the Muong Hoa valley, arrive at the rattan bridge, short break at the foot of a nice waterfall before heading back to Sapa.

Overnight in a hotel in Sapa.

Top 10 Best Restaurants In Sapa

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

After a hearty breakfast, you will have free time to explore Sapa at your leisure before taking the shared bus transfer back to Hanoi. Take this opportunity to visit the local markets or explore the museums in the area.

You can also relax at a local café and taste Vietnamese culinary delights.

The shared bus will take you to your hotel in Hanoi in the late afternoon.

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Meals

Breakfast

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point

Hanoi, North Vietnam, Vietnam

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End point

Hanoi, North Vietnam

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Dates & Availability

Adults (12 years old and above)
Children (From 2 to under 12 years old)
Infants (Under 2 years old)

Important Information

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Accommodation in a double or twin room with daily breakfast.
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Transfer by bus/train between Hanoi - Sapa – Hanoi.
English-speaking guide during all tours.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary.
Water & cool towels.
Government taxes & service charge.

Drinks and meals not mentioned.
International airfare and departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks… etc.
Vietnam Visa (If you are not exempt from the visa).
All other services not specified in the itinerary.
Any gratuities and tip to driver and tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide & driver).

* Notes:

Domestic flights: We quote separately and can book for you without fees.
Surcharged for Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any.
The triple room is possible upon your request.
Surcharged for Public holidays (30/4-1/5, Lunar New Year).
A single supplement is required if you are traveling alone.
The timing of check-in and check-out at the hotels: Check-in at 14:00, check-out at 12:00. (Early check-in/late check-out is upon your request).

All customers participating in the tour must have a passport and identification document when leaving the country.
Backpack, toiletry bag, sunscreen/cap, water bottles, camera(optional), extra pair of clothes, personal medication, track pants and cotton T-shirt, sweater/ warm jackets for the night.
Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, torch per person with extra batteries, moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches, sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip, personal hygiene items: medicine, face towel, shower gel, brush, toothpaste.

Deposit 50% tour price when signing up and pay the remaining amount 10 days before starting date.
In case of tour cancellation: (Tour cancellation time is calculated by working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and New Year).
After the deposit, if you cancel the tour, the company will not refund the deposit.
If you cancel or change the tour within 20 - 29 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 70% of the tour price.
If you cancel or change the tour within 10 - 19 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 90% of the tour price.
If you cancel or change the tour 9 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 100% of the tour value.

* Notes:

Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return.
If you are a foreigner or overseas Vietnamese, please bring all your passports (bring both passports in case you have 2 citizenships), and Vietnamese visa (attached to your passport or separate sheet) while on tour.
Please follow according to the tour program, do not separate from the group. If there is a need to separate from the group, please notify the consultant when registering for the tour for more information and additional costs (if any).
Customers aged 70 years or older require a health certificate to travel abroad from a doctor and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (healthy). Guests over 75 years old, please pay a premium insurance (the fee varies depending on the tour).
The program may change depending on the flight situation, the hotel in at the site will be officially confirmed on the day of the group meeting, 2-3 days before the departure date. The attractions may not be in the order in the program. During the peak weeks in the site, the hotel may not be in the central area but still ensure the hotel standard according to the program.

In case of cancellation of the tour right after registration until 10 days before the departure date, you will be subject to a 30% penalty on the travel fare.
In case of cancellation of the tour within 5-10 days before the departure date, you will be charged 50% of the travel fare.
In case of cancellation of the tour within 3-5 days before the departure date, you will be charged 75% of the travel fare.
If you cancel the tour within 0 – 3 days before the departure date, you will be charged 100% of the travel fare.

* Notes:

In case of tour cancellation due to objective incidents such as natural disasters, epidemics, postponement and cancellation of transportations service... Tourist will not be responsible for any additional compensation other than refund tour fee.
Above is the maximum cancellation penalty, this cost can be reduced depending on the conditions of each service provider for Tourist.
The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
If the travel program is canceled or changed by either party due to a force majeure reason (fire, weather, accident, natural disaster, war, delay and cancellation of the public transport plus…), the two parties will not bear any obligation to compensate for the loss that has occurred and not bear any liability. However, each party is responsible for trying its best to help the aggrieved party to minimize losses caused by force majeure.

Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult price (baby sharing bed with parents).
Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of adult price (kid sharing bed with parents), 100% of adult price (kid has their own bed).
Children from 12 years old and up: 100% of the adult price.

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Mr. Allan Robles | Australia

Mar 18, 2024

So in love with Sapa Vietnam

We had a great trek!! I just got back from the mountains on a 4-day trekking in Sapa through ethnic villages with fantastic trip and beautiful views all round. Our tour guide, Nhung was very informative and helpful. We stayed at Sapa View hotel. Nice and cozy little hotel with a stunning landscapes. I am also very impressed by very nice helpful and well-educated staffs from Auasia Travel ..More
We had a great trek!! I just got back from the mountains on a 4-day trekking in Sapa through ethnic villages with fantastic trip and beautiful views all round. Our tour guide, Nhung was very informative and helpful. We stayed at Sapa View hotel. Nice and cozy little hotel with a stunning landscapes. I am also very impressed by very nice helpful and well-educated staffs from Auasia Travel who making the unforgettable journey for us. I strongly recommend Auasia Travel and this tour for every travelers.Less
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Mr.Gretchen Dunn | France

Mar 09, 2024

Bespoke tour to Sapa

A must-try trip in Sapa! Auasia Travel was the company we went with to plan our 4-day trekking in Sapa. The whole journey was so well-prepared, and the planning process was superb, I'm so satisfied with how they work. The rice fields were spectacular with amazing view from Fansipan, all of the employees (driver, tour guide) went above and beyond for us, and the trip was an excellent ..More
A must-try trip in Sapa! Auasia Travel was the company we went with to plan our 4-day trekking in Sapa. The whole journey was so well-prepared, and the planning process was superb, I'm so satisfied with how they work. The rice fields were spectacular with amazing view from Fansipan, all of the employees (driver, tour guide) went above and beyond for us, and the trip was an excellent opportunity to get a glimpse of northern Vietnam. Thank you a lot!!Less
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Mr.Jose Luis | Australia

Feb 20, 2024

No words for such beautiful country and their very friendly people

Sapa is worth it to Visit!!! We booked Essential Sapa Trekking 4 Days package tour from Auasia Travel, Roisy, our sale agent set up everything to give us good activities and very well-organized trip from nice hotel to the tour guide during the tour. We really enjoyed, trip to get to Sapa is the only thing I would say “It's worth it though”. Thanks to Roisy and ..More
Sapa is worth it to Visit!!! We booked Essential Sapa Trekking 4 Days package tour from Auasia Travel, Roisy, our sale agent set up everything to give us good activities and very well-organized trip from nice hotel to the tour guide during the tour. We really enjoyed, trip to get to Sapa is the only thing I would say “It's worth it though”. Thanks to Roisy and Auasia Travel team for the unforgettable experience.Less