Sapa, a misty town nestled amidst the majestic mountains of Northwest Vietnam, has long been a dream destination for many travelers. With its cool climate year-round, stunning natural scenery, and unique indigenous culture, Sapa promises unforgettable experiences. A 3-day 2-night Sapa tour is an ideal choice for you to fully explore the beauty of this place, from ancient villages and the majestic Fansipan peak to the vibrant night markets. Let “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel Around The World) guide you through a detailed itinerary and the unique experiences of a 3-day 2-night Sapa tour departing from Hanoi right here.
Detailed Itinerary for a 3-Day 2-Night Sapa Tour from Hanoi
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Moana Sapa – Sapa Night Market (Lunch, Dinner)
The first morning of your 3-day 2-night Sapa tour begins with a car and tour guide picking you up at designated points in Hanoi. The journey from Hanoi to Sapa begins, marking the start of your exciting exploration of Northwest Vietnam. Along the way, the car will stop at a rest stop for you to relax, freshen up, and prepare for the upcoming experiences.
At noon, upon arriving in Sapa town, you’ll immediately feel the difference in climate and scenery. The car and tour guide will take you to your hotel for check-in and luggage storage. After settling in, you’ll have lunch at a restaurant featuring dishes with the distinctive flavors of the Northwest mountains.
In the afternoon, after lunch, the group will start exploring Moana Sapa, a newly nổi (emerging) destination that has quickly attracted many visitors, especially young people who love taking photos. Moana Sapa is designed like a miniature film studio with countless unique and impressive miniature landscapes. Here, you can freely “live virtually” with extremely cool backgrounds such as the Bali Gate, the Moana girl statue, the Infinity Lake, the giant golden hand, the death swing, and the romantic lonely tree. Moreover, from Moana Sapa, you can also admire the panoramic view of the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and the legendary Fansipan peak.
Moana Sapa girl statue
In the evening, after visiting Moana Sapa, the car will take you to a restaurant to enjoy dinner with Sapa specialties. After dinner, you can freely explore Sapa Night Market, one of the must-visit destinations in Sapa. Sapa Night Market is not only a place to buy souvenirs and handicrafts but also a culinary paradise with countless attractive dishes such as thắng cố (horse meat hotpot), grilled dishes, cơm lam (bamboo rice), bánh ngô (corn cake), grilled sweet potatoes, and more. Strolling through Sapa Night Market, you’ll feel the bustling, vibrant atmosphere and the rich cultural identity of the highlands.
Overnight stay on the first night of your 3-day 2-night Sapa tour at a hotel in the center of Sapa town.
Day 2: Cat Cat Village – Fansipan – O Quy Ho Heaven Gate (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The second day of your 3-day 2-night Sapa tour begins with breakfast at the hotel. After recharging your energy, the car will take you to Cat Cat Village, an ancient village located at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Cat Cat Village is home to the H’Mong ethnic minority people, famous for its peaceful, poetic beauty and unique traditional culture. Arriving at Cat Cat Village, you’ll admire simple wooden stilt houses, winding small roads, lush green terraced fields, and majestic waterfalls. You can also learn about the traditional brocade weaving craft, buy unique souvenirs, and enjoy H’Mong specialties. Cat Cat Village is known as “the most beautiful ancient village in the Northwest” and is a must-visit destination on your Sapa exploration journey.
At noon, after visiting Cat Cat Village, you will have lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, the journey continues with conquering Fansipan peak, the “Roof of Indochina.” To reach the top of Fansipan, you can choose to take the cable car or the Muong Hoa mountain railway (self-expense). Fansipan cable car is the most modern three-wire cable car system in the world, taking you across deep valleys and primeval forests to reach the mountain peak. Sitting in the cable car cabin, you’ll admire the panoramic majestic natural scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, the poetic Muong Hoa valley, and terraced fields stretching like soft silk ribbons. Upon reaching Fansipan peak, you’ll see the Fansipan milestone, a spiritual complex with magnificent Buddhist architectural works, and admire the floating sea of clouds. Standing on Fansipan peak, you’ll feel small before the vast and majestic nature.
Fansipan cable car conquering the Roof of Indochina
After conquering Fansipan peak, the car and tour guide will take you to O Quy Ho Heaven Gate, one of the “four great passes” of Vietnam. O Quy Ho Heaven Gate is located on the top of O Quy Ho pass, at an altitude of over 2000m above sea level. From here, you can admire the panoramic view of overlapping mountains, winding pass roads, and white clouds. In particular, O Quy Ho Heaven Gate is one of the most beautiful sunset viewing spots in Sapa. At dusk, when the gentle golden sunlight dyes the entire space red, you’ll witness a beautiful, romantic, and unforgettable sunset picture.
O Quy Ho Heaven Gate for beautiful sunset viewing
In the evening, after watching the sunset at O Quy Ho Heaven Gate, the car will take you back to the center of Sapa town for dinner at a restaurant. After dinner, you are free to explore Sapa at night or relax at the hotel.
Overnight stay on the second night of your 3-day 2-night Sapa tour at a hotel in Sapa.
Day 3: Sapa Stone Church – Sun Plaza Sapa – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
The last day of your 3-day 2-night Sapa tour begins with breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, you will visit Sapa Stone Church, an ancient architectural work built during the French colonial period. Sapa Stone Church is not only a religious site but also a historical and cultural symbol of Sapa. With its unique, ancient architecture and central location in town, Sapa Stone Church is an attractive destination for tourists.
Ancient Sapa Stone Church
Next, the group will move to Sun Plaza Sapa, a modern commercial and entertainment complex with European architectural style. Sun Plaza Sapa stands out with its soaring clock tower, stone-paved pedestrian streets, and luxurious shops and restaurants. Arriving at Sun Plaza Sapa, you’ll feel like you’re lost in the heart of ancient Europe. This is also an ideal check-in location with beautiful photo spots.
Sun Plaza Sapa with European style architecture
After visiting Sun Plaza Sapa, you have free time to shop for souvenirs at Sapa market or local specialty stores. At noon, the group gathers and has lunch at a restaurant before getting on the car to return to Hanoi.
On the way back to Hanoi, the car will stop at a rest stop for you to buy local specialties such as confectionery, fresh fruits, and handicrafts as gifts for family and friends.
Around 6:00 PM, the car arrives in Hanoi, the tour guide bids farewell to the group, and your exciting 3-day 2-night Sapa tour concludes.
Note: The tour itinerary may be subject to change depending on the actual situation but still ensures all sightseeing points in the program.
Tour Price and Services for 3-Day 2-Night Sapa Tour
(Detailed information about tour prices and specific services will be provided when you contact to book the tour)
Tour price includes:
- Transportation:
- High-quality seated tourist car or sleeper cabin car Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi.
- Car for sightseeing in Sapa according to the itinerary.
- Accommodation:
- 2 nights in a standard 3-star hotel (2-3 guests/room) in Sapa.
- Meals:
- 02 buffet breakfasts at the hotel.
- 05 main meals according to an attractive set menu (160,000 VND/meal).
- Entrance fees:
- Entrance tickets to sightseeing points according to the itinerary (Cat Cat Village, Moana Sapa, Sapa Stone Church, Sun Plaza Sapa, O Quy Ho Heaven Gate).
- Travel insurance:
- Travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 30,000,000 VND/person/case.
- Tour guide:
- Enthusiastic, experienced, and attentive tour guide serving throughout the tour.
- Gifts:
- Travel hat, drinking water (01 bottle/day), wet wipes.
- VAT Tax:
- Includes 8% VAT.
Tour price does not include:
- Personal expenses:
- Laundry costs, drinks outside the program, other personal expenses.
- Fansipan Cable Car & Muong Hoa Train Tickets:
- Fansipan cable car tickets (approximately 800,000 VND/ticket) and Muong Hoa train tickets (if you have demand).
Important Notes When Participating in a 3-Day 2-Night Sapa Tour
- Personal documents: Please bring your original ID card/Citizen ID card or passport for hotel check-in procedures and other procedures (if required).
- Luggage: You should bring warm clothes, comfortable shoes suitable for walking and hiking.
- Health: If you have a medical history, you should inform the travel company in advance for the best advice and support.
- Weather: Sapa weather can be erratic, you should prepare raincoats or umbrellas.
- Personal items: You should bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and other necessary personal items.
Instructions to Book a 3-Day 2-Night Sapa Tour
To book a 3-day 2-night Sapa tour, you can follow these steps:
- Contact:
- Call the hotline of the travel company directly.
- Visit the website and book the tour online.
- Send a message via the company’s fan page or zalo.
- Provide information:
- Choose your desired departure date.
- Provide personal information (name, phone number, number of participants).
- Service requests (if any).
- Confirmation and deposit:
- Consultants will contact you to confirm information and provide detailed tour advice.
- You make a deposit as instructed to secure your spot (usually 50-70% of the tour value).
- Complete payment:
- Pay the remaining amount before the departure date or pay the tour guide when starting the tour.
With a detailed itinerary, quality service, and reasonable prices, a 3-day 2-night Sapa tour promises to bring you wonderful and memorable experiences in beautiful Sapa. Contact “Du lịch khắp thế gian” (Travel Around The World) now to book your tour and explore Sapa your way!