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5-Day Sapa Trekking Tour from Hanoi with Ta Phin Village Homestay

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Duration: 5 days 4 nights

Start: Hanoi

Tour code: SP5D

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Overview

The 5-Day Sapa Trekking Tour from Hanoi with Ta Phin Village Homestay combines an overnight train to Lao Cai, guided mountain trekking, ethnic village experiences and time in Sapa. Beginning in Hanoi, the journey continues through Cat Cat Village, Ban Khoang, Suoi Thau and Ta Phin, followed by a longer trek toward Sa Seng, Hau Thao and Muong Hoa Valley before returning to Hanoi.

Start with a relaxed walk through Cat Cat Village, where Hmong traditions, textile making, terraced farmland and Cat Cat Waterfall introduce the culture and landscapes of the Sapa highlands. The adventure then moves onto quieter trails around Ban Khoang and Suoi Thau, leading to an overnight Dao family homestay in Ta Phin Village. The following day brings the tour’s most demanding trek, crossing varied mountain terrain with views of rice terraces, scattered villages and surrounding ranges.

With guided trekking, coordinated transfers, included meals on trekking days and free time in Sapa, this itinerary suits active travellers seeking a deeper experience beyond central Sapa.

Overnight Train to Lao Cai: Travel from Hanoi in an air-conditioned four-berth soft-sleeper cabin, beginning your Sapa journey with a classic overnight rail experience.
Cat Cat Village & Hmong Culture: Walk through a Hmong community, learning about textile making, fabric dyeing, farming traditions and daily life among terraced mountain landscapes.
Ban Khoang–Suoi Thau Trek: Follow quieter highland trails through terraced farmland and small settlements, experiencing a more rural side of Sapa away from the town centre.
Ta Phin Dao Family Homestay: Spend the night with a local Dao family, share dinner with your hosts and gain closer insight into village customs and family life.
Ta Phin–Sa Seng Mountain Trek: Take on the itinerary’s most demanding walking day, following uneven mountain trails with sustained ascents and descents through remote highland terrain.
Muong Hoa Valley Landscapes: Trek toward Hau Thao and the Muong Hoa Valley area, with views across terraced rice fields, scattered villages and surrounding mountain ranges.
Sapa Free Time & Hanoi Return: Enjoy a relaxed final morning for independent exploration before travelling back to Hanoi by scheduled shared bus.

Places you’ll see

Sapa

Hanoi

Itinerary

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At around 20:10, your guide will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi and assist with your transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for the overnight train to Lao Cai. Upon arrival at the station, your guide will help you with the departure arrangements before you board the train for the overnight journey north.

Settle into your air-conditioned soft-sleeper cabin, arranged with four berths, and relax as the train travels overnight toward Lao Cai, the rail gateway to the Sapa mountains. When you arrive at Lao Cai Railway Station the following morning, your local guide and driver will be waiting to meet you and continue the journey by road to Sapa.

Overnight: On board the overnight train – A/C soft sleeper, 4 berths per cabin

Meals

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Arrive at Lao Cai Railway Station early in the morning and meet your driver for the road transfer into the mountains to Sapa. After leaving your luggage at the hotel and having breakfast, set out with your guide for a visit to Cat Cat Village. Walk through a Hmong community surrounded by terraced farmland and mountain scenery, learning about traditional textile making, fabric dyeing, farming practices and everyday village life. Continue to Cat Cat Waterfall before returning to Sapa for lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, check into your hotel and take some time to rest following the overnight journey. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is free for your own exploration. You may walk around Sapa town, browse local shops and markets, relax at a café or simply enjoy some downtime at the hotel.

Overnight in Sapa.

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

After breakfast, leave Sapa by vehicle and travel toward Ban Khoang, where you begin today's guided Sapa trekking experience. Follow mountain trails through the countryside around Ban Khoang and Suoi Thau, passing terraced farmland, small local settlements and quieter highland landscapes away from central Sapa. Lunch is included during the trekking day.

Today's walk is more demanding than the previous day's visit to Cat Cat, with uneven trails, ascents and descents along the route. Good walking shoes with reliable grip, comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable protection from sun or rain are recommended.

Later in the day, continue to Ta Phin Village and settle into a local Dao family homestay. Spend the evening with your hosts, gaining further insight into local customs, family life and traditions while enjoying dinner together at the homestay. Subject to local availability and confirmed arrangements, there may also be an opportunity to experience a traditional Dao herbal bath.

Overnight: Local family homestay in Ta Phin Village

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After breakfast at the homestay, meet your guide and begin the tour's most demanding trekking day, following a long mountain route from Ta Phin toward Sa Seng, Hau Thao and the Muong Hoa Valley area. The trail crosses highland terrain with a combination of ascents and descents, opening onto views of terraced rice fields, scattered villages and surrounding mountain ranges.

Enjoy an included picnic lunch along the way before continuing toward Hau Thao and the pre-arranged meeting point along the TL152 road. Your driver will meet you there for the transfer back to Sapa. After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the evening is free, with dinner at your own arrangement.

This is the most physically demanding trekking day of the itinerary and should be considered moderate to challenging. Expect several hours of walking over uneven mountain terrain, including uphill and downhill sections. Trails may become muddy or slippery after rain, and the exact walking route may be adjusted by your local guide according to weather, trail conditions and the walking ability of the group.

Overnight in Sapa.

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning with free time in Sapa before returning to Hanoi. This part of the program is self-guided, giving you the flexibility to explore the town centre, browse the local market, stop at a café or simply relax at your hotel before departure. Lunch is not included, allowing you to make your own arrangements according to the confirmed bus schedule.

At the scheduled time, board the shared bus from Sapa to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon, subject to traffic and road conditions. Your final drop-off or transfer will follow the transportation arrangement confirmed for your booking, marking the end of the tour.

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Meals

Breakfast

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting point

Hanoi Old Quarter or city center, Hanoi, North Vietnam, Vietnam

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End point

Hanoi city center or Noi Bai International Airport, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about this tour

What Is The Journey From Hanoi To Sapa Like?

Your Sapa journey begins in Hanoi on the evening of Day 1. At around 20:10, your guide meets you at your hotel and helps arrange the transfer to Hanoi Railway Station. You then board an overnight train bound for Lao Cai. After arriving the next morning, you are met at Lao Cai Railway Station and transferred by road into the mountains to Sapa.

What Is The Overnight Train To Lao Cai Like?

The overnight journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai is arranged in an air-conditioned soft-sleeper cabin with four berths per cabin. You spend the first night of the tour on board the train before arriving at Lao Cai Railway Station early the following morning, where your local guide and driver will be waiting to meet you.

What Will You Experience At Cat Cat Village?

The guided walk through Cat Cat Village introduces you to a Hmong community surrounded by terraced farmland and mountain scenery. During the visit, you can learn about traditional textile making, fabric dyeing, farming practices and everyday village life. The route also includes Cat Cat Waterfall before returning to Sapa for lunch at a local restaurant.

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Shura Klavdia | Denmark

Apr 21, 2024

Insightful trip!!

Fun and memorable journey! I was impressed with the nature of Vietnam, especially the stunning views of Sapa. The trekking tour was absolutely fun and that was my most memorable destination on this trip. We were fully equipped to walk up and down, and it was very challenged. We booked the 4* option, and the overall service was good; nothing was too serious to complain about. We also want to ..More
Fun and memorable journey! I was impressed with the nature of Vietnam, especially the stunning views of Sapa. The trekking tour was absolutely fun and that was my most memorable destination on this trip. We were fully equipped to walk up and down, and it was very challenged. We booked the 4* option, and the overall service was good; nothing was too serious to complain about. We also want to express our appreciation to our tour guide - Ms. Hannah from Auasia Travel who was very friendly and informative. She gave us a lot of advice about where to go or what to eat in Vietnam. We hope to have an opportunity to return to Vietnam someday and explore more regions and cultural aspects of this country.Less
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George | Canada

Apr 15, 2024

Fantastic and well-organised tour

One of the best trip ever of ours. I want to thank Auasia Travel for such a great trip! It was a really lovely tour and the itinerary is so well-planned. We had touring day and break day. All the activities were amazing, they make our holiday so much more enjoyable and memorable. However, note that this is a adventure tour and it includes many sport and active activities. Therefore I dont ..More
One of the best trip ever of ours. I want to thank Auasia Travel for such a great trip! It was a really lovely tour and the itinerary is so well-planned. We had touring day and break day. All the activities were amazing, they make our holiday so much more enjoyable and memorable. However, note that this is a adventure tour and it includes many sport and active activities. Therefore I dont recommend this tour for families with children and elders. But in case of group of friends like us and young couples, this tour is an ideal choice. Last but not least, shout out to all tour guides of the trip, they are all amazing: helpful and passionate. I will definitely recommend this tour and Auasia Travel to my friends!Less
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Ben | Brazil

Apr 09, 2024

Better then online service providers

Highly recommend this tour for those adventurers. First of all, I have to shout out to Auasia Travel for such an amazing tour. This tour suits perfectly to person like me who like active activities. Technically, this tour is just like other tours with visiting and exploring itinerary. The different is there are more designed activities to enjoy. I actually choose this tour in the beginning because ..More
Highly recommend this tour for those adventurers. First of all, I have to shout out to Auasia Travel for such an amazing tour. This tour suits perfectly to person like me who like active activities. Technically, this tour is just like other tours with visiting and exploring itinerary. The different is there are more designed activities to enjoy. I actually choose this tour in the beginning because there is opportunity to go trekking. We really enjoyed!Less