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Sapa is not only attractive to visitors with terraced fields of ripe rice color or quaint villages around the Northwest mountains, it is also an ideal destination for those who love to explore, especially when going trekking. If this is your first time experiencing Sapa Trekking, below is top 4 best Sapa trekking tour from Hanoi just for you!
When should I visit from Hanoi to Sapa?
Sapa has the nuances of a temperate country, with a humid subtropical climate. Summers are usually quite cool and winters are cold. Here are a few suggestions for the ideal time for you to choose for your upcoming journey:
- From September to November is the best time to go trekking in Sapa: ripe rice season, beautiful cloud hunting opportunities, moderate cold weather and no rain.
- From January to March: the season of wild flowers blooms, the weather is cold, there are many festivals taking place.
In addition, in the summer months (from May to August) is considered the rainy season in Sapa, so the road is often very slippery, making it difficult and dangerous during trekking.
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
Top 4 best Sapa trekking tour from Hanoi
Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa – Tour days nights
Y Linh Ho village located in Sapa town. It has a peaceful atmosphere, apert from the noise of the town. Right here, you can see H’Mong girls wearing colorful dresses and children are very friendly with tourists.
Lao Chai – Ta Van village in Sapa is inhabited by ethnic minorities, about 7 km from the center of Sapa town. Starting a walking journey to discover Lao Chai – Ta Van one day is to leave the bustling and busy streets, visitors begin to experience a different, true life of the villages.
Behind is still the bustling and prosperous place of Sapa town, but in front is the idyllic space of the mountains and forests. If there were no electric poles to bring light to the village, no paved road leading to Lao Chai – Ta Van village, this place would be the true “quality” of the life of the Mong, Dao, Giay, Tay … indigenous peoples. . There are more modern amenities, but the indigenous people still keep the old traditional culture and lifestyle. This is also a feature that attracts domestic and foreign tourists who want to visit Lao Chai – Ta Van village
Fansipan Hiking 1 Day
- 1 day fansipan experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Visit Fansipan, highest mountain of Indochina
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Fansipan Trekking 2 Days
- 2 days 1 night fansipan experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Visit Fansipan, highest mountain of Indochina
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
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Sapa tour from Hanoi: 2 days and 1 night
Day 1: Sa Pa square, ancient church – Muong Hoa valley – Silver waterfall – Sapa heaven gate
Ancient church is among the famous Sapa tourist attractions that anyone who sets foot in will also once “check-in” here. Sa Pa ancient church, also known as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, was built in 1985 with Gothic style architecture with a very unique roof, dome and bell tower.
Muong Hoa valley is located about 10 km southeast of Sa Pa, in Muong Hoa commune, and has a very convenient location. From here you can go to other interesting attractions such as Silver Waterfall, O Quy Ho peak (about 4km away). This place is known as the most beautiful valley in the Northwest with lush green terraced fields or a national monument with ancient stone beaches including many sandstone rocks carved with fancy drawings.
Silver Waterfall located about 15 km from Sapa town, Silver Waterfall is located in San Xa Ho commune, Sapa town, Lao Cai province. The road is quite beautiful and quite convenient. This is a place not to be missed when coming to Sapa. You will see pine forests interspersed with terraced fields on the way to Silver Waterfall or rubber plantations spreading on the hillside. In particular, you can admire the scene of the water flowing like silver just like the name favored by the people here. Thac Bac ticket price: 10,000VND/person.
Sapa Heaven Gate is located in O Quy Ho Pass, which is about 18km from the center of Sapa town. You can not only enjoy the panoramic view of the majestic Hoang Lien Son range and Fansipan peak – the roof of Indochina, but also clearly feel the peaceful beauty like a watercolor painting in this pristine mountainous area.
Day 2: Cat Cat village (or Ta Van, Ta Phin) – Fansipan – Cau May old town
Cat Cat village is a famous tourist destination located about 2 km from Sapa town, located in San Sa Ho commune, Sapa town. To enter the village you have to park your car and walk. This is a way for you to combine the view of the mountains and the whole village from above. Here, you can rent brilliant national costumes for about VND 50,000 to capture the idyllic moments here. Ticket price to Cat Cat village: 70,000 VND/person.
Fansipan is a place not to be missed when you come to Sapa. With an altitude of 3,143m, this mountain peak is about 9 km from Sapa town, bordering the territory of Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces. Fansipan Peak is an ideal place for those who are passionate about enjoying the majestic scenery of clouds and enjoying the wonders of nature. This will be a place that makes you nostalgic forever with this idyllic and peaceful Sapa land.
Cau May old town has a very unique beauty because the bridge is connected by rattan rope. After a long time, the bridge is no longer as solid as before and is now only used for tourism purposes. You have to be very brave to cross the bridge because each plank is about 20 cm apart. If you are lucky enough to go in the early morning, the fog rolling from the river covers the bridge, you will feel like you are walking in the clouds. Because of that poetic beauty, this place has become an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world, especially for couples who want to save themselves memorable moments by the beautiful Muong Hoa River.
Sapa tour 3 days 2 nights
Day 1: Sapa Lake – Sapa Square – Sapa Stone Church – Sun Plaza – Sapa Night Market – Eat Van Salmond & Sturgeon
Not as large as West Lake or as bustling as Hoan Kiem Lake, Sapa Lake is as calm as if it were reminding visitors to live slowly and enjoy the beautiful life outside. Around the lake are planted many fresh flowers and weeping willows stretching in the wind. Choose a stone bench where there are no people and then let your soul into the wonderful surrounding scenery.
The architectural style that blends the nostalgic European style and the rustic Northwest breath is the first highlight when talking about Sapa town. It is not difficult to see a simple house on stilts with thatched roof lying next to a villa covered with ancient rose vines. The seemingly opposite beauty turned out to be blended together, making the space here more unique. Sapa Square is the clearest proof for that argument; This place concentrates most of the “virtual living gems” in the mountain town, such as the Stone Church, Sun Plaza and countless , p. If you come here on Saturday, you also have the opportunity to visit the legendary Sapa Love Market.
At night, you can go to Sapa night market. Called “night” but this market starts bustling from about 4:00 – 5:00 pm; This is truly a paradise for foodies when converging a variety of delicious – nutritious – cheap like chestnut cake, roasted sweet potato, roasted chestnut, grilled skewers, apple cat and even Thang Co. At Sapa Night Market, there are many interesting entertainments such as divination, the challenge of throwing rings to receive gifts or playing chess.
Day 2-3: Conquering Fansipan peak
Fansipan is a mountain in the Hoang Lien Son range, located southwest of Sapa town – bordering Lai Chau and Lao Cai. According to the local language, Fansipan peak (or Fansipan, Phan Si Pang) is also known as Hua Xi Pang, referring to the giant cliffs hanging between the clouds and the sky.
Road 1: Tram Ton – Fansipan (easy)
This is considered the most popular option. You will start from Tram Ton at an altitude of 1,900m and stop at 2 landmarks.
Landmark 1 at an altitude of 2,200m, takes about 3-4 hours to move. The second landmark is at an altitude of 2,800m (night stay) and takes about 4-5 hours to travel. From the 2nd milestone to the top of Fansipan, another 2 hours.
- Terrain assessment: The terrain is mostly trail, gentle, less steep, less squeezing. Some sections have fences and a combination of mountain bends. However, the landscape is not very diverse.
- Suitable for: Those with an average fitness level, do not have much trekking experience and are limited in time.
Road 2: Sin Chai – Tram Ton – Fansipan (Medium)
This palace will start from Sin Chai at an altitude of 1,260 meters and about 5km from the center of Sapa town. This route will be longer due to the more extended starting point.
From Sin Chai, you will have to travel about 4-5 hours to get to the first milestone at an altitude of 2,200m (night stay). Then climb for another 5 hours to reach the 2800m milestone. From this move, climbing Fansipan will be similar to bow 1.
- Terrain assessment: This site has steep slopes, few trails and lots of hills. But this is also considered as Fansipan trekking with breathtaking scenery with golden bamboo hills and beautiful scenery on both sides.
- Suitable for: You have good physical strength and don’t have much time.
Road 3: Cat Cat – Fansipan (the hardest road)
The first starting point is from Cat Cat village (about 3 km from Sapa town). Then move to the Sin Chai or Tram Ton landmark and continue climbing Fansipan. The route is that you will go for about 8 hours to reach the 2,150m mark (night stay) and then another 8 hours to get to 2,680m (night stay) and 2 hours to reach the top.
- Terrain assessment: This is not a trail for new trekkers. The route is the longest and steepest Fansipan trekking route, with many twists and turns. The most diverse landscape and terrain.
- Suitable for: You have the time and health to meet an average of about 8 hours a day climbing
Although the Sapa trekking journey is difficult, it will bring you fascinating and unforgettable experiences. Don’t forget to prepare a strong will and good physical strength to conquer these wonderful places together!
If you are interested in the Sapa trekking tour from Hanoi, contact us immediately!
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
