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Sapa Tour – A Land With Temperate Climate And Friendly People
Sapa is located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, about 5-6 hours by highway from Hanoi. This place possesses majestic natural scenery, unique culture and friendly, rustic people. Therefore, this is a great destination for all tourists, including those who are passionate about exploration or want a perfect vacation. In particular, you can travel to Sapa at any time of the year. Because, in each season, Sapa puts on new colors, allowing visitors to admire the magical beauty of nature.
Are you about to go to Sapa and looking for a perfect Sapa tour? Follow the article below and refer to Smile Travel Co., Ltd‘s available itineraries!
1. Sapa tour – Local travel schedule for tourists
If you are having difficulty building a memorable Sapa tour, you can refer to some of Smile Travel Co., Ltd‘s available itineraries below.
1.1 Sapa tour 2 days 1 night
- Point of departure: Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat village or Ham Rong mountain
6:30: The car picks up tourists at the meeting point on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai route to depart for Sapa.
13:00: Tour guide picks up tourists at Sapa town to take them back to the hotel to check in and rest.
14:00:
- Option 1: Visit Ham Rong mountain and Indochina orchid garden.
- Option 2: Trekking to Cat Cat village, hydroelectric waterfall and learning about local culture and customs.
19:00: Have dinner and freely roam around town, can attend the Sapa love market on Saturday.

Cat Cat Village, Sapa
Day 2: Fansipan – Sapa – Hanoi
7:00: Have breakfast and move to Fansipan cable car station to conquer Fansipan peak with an altitude of 3,143 meters.
11:00: Return to the hotel for lunch, rest and check out.
Afternoon: Be free to visit Sapa Stone Church and then board the bus back to Hanoi, ending the 2 day 1 night Sapa tour.

Sapa Stone Church
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1.2 Sapa tour 3 days 2 nights
- Point of departure: Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Ham Rong Mountain
6:00: Car and tour guide pick up tourists in Hanoi to depart for Sapa (tourists are free to have breakfast on the way).
10:00: The bus stops to rest in Yen Bai for tourists to admire the scenery.
13:00: Arrive in Sapa town, customers check in, have lunch and rest.
15:00: Visit Ham Rong Mountain, hunt clouds and freely enjoy cultural performances.
17:30: Return to the hotel to rest.
18:30: Have dinner at the restaurant, are free to roam around and stay overnight at the hotel.

Panoramic Sapa from the Ham Rong Mountain
Day 2: Cat Cat village – Sapa town
Morning: Get up early to watch the sunrise over Hoang Lien Son range.
7:00: Have breakfast at the restaurant and then move to Cat Cat village to visit and learn about the culture of the H’Mong people.
Afternoon: Return to the hotel to rest and freely visit Sapa town.
19:00: Enjoy local specialties at the restaurant and freely explore the beauty of Sapa at night.

Visit Cat Cat village and learn about the culture of the H’Mong people
Day 3: Sapa – Ta Van – Hanoi
7:00: Have breakfast at the restaurant then visit Lao Chai – Ta Van village.
11:00: Admire the rattan bridge crossing Muong Hoa stream.
12:00: Have lunch and rest and relax.
Afternoon: Have fun and shop at Sapa’s central market.
16:00: Depart for Hanoi to end the 3D2N Sapa tour.

Shopping at Sapa’s central market
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1.3 Sapa tour 4 days 3 nights
- Point of departure: Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai
7:00: Car picks up tourists at hotel in Hanoi to move to Sapa.
12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant in Sapa.
14:00: Walk to Cat Cat village or Lao Chai village and explore the culture and customs of the indigenous people.
18:00: Return to the hotel to rest and have dinner.

Walk to Lao Chai village
Day 2: Ta Van – Silver Waterfall
8:00: Have breakfast then get on the bus to go to Ta Van village, which is a H’Mong village on the top of the mountain.
9:00: Walk and visit Ta Van village.
12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
13:00: Free to explore destinations such as Silver Waterfall and Love Grass Hill.
17:00: Return to the hotel and rest.

Silver Waterfall, Sapa
Day 3: Bac Ha – Lung Cung tourist area
8:00: Have breakfast and move to Bac Ha town.
10:00: Experience culture, shop for traditional crafts at Bac Ha market.
12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00: Move to Lung Cung tourist area.
17:00: Return to the hotel in Sapa and rest.

The brocade at Bac Ha market
Day 4: Fansipan – Hanoi
8:00: Have breakfast, then start conquering Fansipan peak.
12:00: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30: Free time to visit and shop.
18:00: Get on the bus back to Hanoi, ending the 4D3N Sapa tour.

Fansipan peak 3.143 meters
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In addition, you can choose to combine sightseeing and exploring Sapa with other destinations such as Hanoi, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, etc. Besides, Smile Travel Co., Ltd also customizes and designs private tours with destinations and schedules suitable for customers.
2. The 10 famous destinations to see in Sapa
Sapa has a temperate climate, majestic, pristine landscape and many destinations loved by Vietnamese and international tourists. When you come here with a Sapa tour, you must definitely explore the following interesting places.
2.1 Cat Cat Village
- Address: San Sa Ho commune, Sapa, Lao Cai province, Vietnam
- Opening time: 5:00 – 22:00
- Ticket price: 100.000 – 150.000đ/tourist
Cat Cat village is located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain, surrounded by rocky slopes and lush green forests. The village has a relatively small area and fresh air. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to admire rudimentary wooden houses, white waterfalls and experience the daily lifestyle of people in the mountainous area. So, Cat Cat village is a place in Sapa tour that tourists who love cultural experiences must definitely visit.

Cat Cat Village is located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain
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2.2 Ta Phin Ancient Monastery
- Address: Sa Pa commune, Sapa, Lao Cai province, Vietnam
Ta Phin ancient monastery is located about 12 kilometers from the center of Sapa town, hidden in a Red Dao village. This work is a remnant of old French architecture with ancient mossy stone walls, exuding a feeling of both magic and peace. If you choose this destination in your Sapa tour, you can combine visiting the ancient rose garden, main strawberry garden, Sun World Fansipan Legend, etc.
2.3 Lao Chai Village
- Address: La Chai, Sapa, Lao Cai province, Vietnam
- Ticket price: 50.000 – 75.000đ/tourist
Lao Chai village is located in the middle of Muong Hoa valley, surrounded by Ham Rong mountain and the majestic Hoang Lien Son range. This is where the H’Mong and Giay ethnic people live. Therefore, when visiting here, tourists will have closer contact with the local culture. In addition, you also have the opportunity to admire the winding terraced fields, towering mountains and the sight of drifting clouds.
2.4 Sapa Heaven Gate
- Address: Son Binh, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Ticket price: 60.000 – 120.000đ/tourist
Sapa Heaven Gate is located on the top of O Quy Ho Pass, one of the four great passes of Vietnam. On the sky gate is designed a small gray tiled courtyard, allowing visitors to easily stop and admire the scenery. Here, you will feel the majestic beauty of Fansipan mountain peak and the primeval ranges covering the rocks below.

Sapa Heaven Gate is located on the top of O Quy Ho Pass
2.5 Sapa Stone Church
- Address: Ham Rong, Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Opening time: 6:00 – 21:00
Tourists who love ancient art and architecture certainly cannot miss the stone church site on their Sapa tour. This is the most complete remaining French construction, built in 1895. The church was built of hewn stone, following Roman Gothic architecture based on the image of the cross. When coming here, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the evening church scene, explore the famous love market and enjoy unique cuisine.
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>> Sapa Stone Church – Architectural masterpiece between mountain forest of Northwest
2.6 Fansipan Peak
- Address: The center of Hoang Lien Son mountain
Fansipan is 3143 meters high, the highest mountain of the Hoang Lien Son range. This place is also known as “the roof of Indochina”. Tourists can conquer this mountain by climbing or taking the cable car. Standing on top of Fansipan, you can admire the entire scene of Sapa below through the hazy clouds. In addition, tourists can combine visiting the temple complex on Fansipan peak in their Sapa tour.
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2.7 Muong Hoa Valley
- Address: Lao Chai, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Opening time: 08:00 – 17:00
- Ticket price: 100.000 – 150.000đ/tourist
Because of its charming natural beauty, every year, Muong Hoa valley is one of the destinations of the Sapa tour that attracts many tourists. Nowadays, to get to Muong Hoa valley, you do not need to drive over steep mountain roads. Instead, you can enjoy a whole green slope by the Muong Hoa mountain climbing train. Here, you can admire the rolling terraced fields, the mysterious Sapa ancient rock field and the soft winding Hoa stream.

Muong Hoa Valley
2.8 Swing Sapa
- Address: 98 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Opening time: 06:00 – 22:00
- Ticket price: 80.000đ/tourist
Swing Sapa has a cool climate and majestic natural scenery, likened to a miniature Da Lat. When you come here, you will be able to check in with amazing miniature landscapes, wooden bridges, “stairway to heaven”, infinity swings, etc. In addition, visitors can sit next to the cafe, admiring the misty mountain landscape and sip a hot drink.
2.9 Sapa Story
- Address: 88 lane, Dien Bien Phu, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Ticket price: 70.000 – 120.000đ/tourist
Referred to as the “Miniature World Wonder” of Sapa, Sapa Story will help you travel around the world with an unbeatable budget. Here, you can not only admire the majestic and pristine natural scenery but also have the opportunity to take photos with a smaller version of the world’s wonders. Specifically, Sapa Story has wonders including the Statue of Liberty, Merlion statue, Petronas Twin Towers, Arc de Triomphe, Big Ben, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Hobbit House and Eiffel Tower.
2.10 Sapa Night Market
- Address: Luong Dinh Cua, Sa Pa, Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam
- Opening time: 18:30 – 23:30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
In addition to the landscape and interesting attractions, tourists on a Sapa tour should not miss the markets imbued with the region’s cultural identity. In particular, Sapa night market is considered a paradise for shopping and nightlife with many rich and diverse items. When walking around the night market, in addition to buying souvenirs, you can enjoy many special dishes such as pyrus granulosa, Sapa plum, Sapa peach, wild chestnut, thang co, grilled stream fish, bamboo tube-cooked rice, salmon hotpot, skewers, grilled rice paper, etc.

Sapa Night Market
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Overall, Sapa is beautiful and has many interesting activities, a destination you must definitely explore at least once in your life. If you do not have experience traveling on your own, you should find a reputable travel agency to have a perfect and unforgettable Sapa tour. In particular, Smile Travel Co., Ltd is proud to be one of the best units in Vietnam, ensuring to design individual itineraries, suitable to your interests and needs. Contact us now to schedule an appointment or find out details.
Collected and written by: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)
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