Top-Rated Sapa Tour 3D2N: Trekking & Local Life

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Chai San Village

(Meals: Lunch, Dinner)
Travel Time: 5.5 hours by limousine | 3 hours trekking | 1 hour lunch

Your adventure begins at 6:50 AM, with a comfortable shared luxury limousine departing from Hanoi. The scenic 5.5-hour drive includes two short breaks along the highway, allowing you to relax and stretch your legs.

Around 12:30 PM, you’ll arrive in Sapa Town, where a friendly local guide will welcome you. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a center restaurant, refresh yourself, and get ready for the afternoon trek. Before setting off, take a short stroll around Sapa Square and visit the famous Stone Church — a great spot for photos and soaking in the town’s charm.

At 2:00 PM, your trekking journey begins, following the Muong Hoa River through lush valleys and postcard-perfect rice terraces. Along the way, your guide will introduce you to the daily life of local farmers — from planting rice to traditional cooking methods — offering a true cultural immersion.

By late afternoon, you’ll reach Chai San Village, a peaceful, less-touristy H’mong ethnic village, where you’ll be welcomed into a local homestay. Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with your host family and spend the night in a traditional stilt house, surrounded by nature and stars — a truly authentic experience in the northern mountain of Vietnam

Day 2: Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Sapa
(Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Travel Time: 5 hours trekking | 15 min by car | 1 hour lunch

Wake up to the peaceful sounds of the countryside and enjoy a hearty breakfast prepared by your homestay family. Then, lace up your hiking boots and continue your cultural journey through Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages, home to the Giay ethnic minority.

Today’s trek leads you deeper into the stunning landscapes of Hoang Lien National Park, with trails winding through rice terraces, hill slopes, and a quiet bamboo forest—a truly immersive escape from the modern world.

By midday, you’ll arrive in Giang Ta Chai Village, where the Red Dao people live. Pause at a serene waterfall, a perfect spot to rest, take photos, and enjoy the cool mountain air. A picnic-style lunch will be served in the heart of nature, surrounded by emerald greenery.

In the early afternoon, continue toward Su Pan Village, perched beside the road. From here, a vehicle will take you on a short 15-minute drive back to Sapa Town.

Check in to a comfortable 3-star hotel (or similar accommodation), where you can unwind, shower, and enjoy a relaxed evening at your own pace — maybe explore the local market or simply rest up for the final day.

Day 3: Optional Fansipan Cable Car Experience – Return to Hanoi

(Meals: Breakfast)
Travel Time: 10 min funicular | 20 min cable car | 40 min walking

After breakfast at your hotel, you can choose to join an unforgettable half-day adventure to Fansipan Peak — known as the “Roof of Indochina”, standing proudly at 3,143 meters above sea level.

Start your journey at either  8:00 AM with a scenic ride on the Muong Hoa Mountain Train. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Sapa Town, lush rose gardens, and mountain tunnels leading to the Fansipan Cable Car Station. Board the world-renowned Fansipan Cable Car, one of the longest and highest of its kind, for a breathtaking 20-minute ride high above the valleys, rice terraces, and cloud-kissed peaks of Hoang Lien Son National Park. Upon reaching 3,000 meters, follow a stone pathway of 600 steps (around 40 minutes of moderate walking) to reach the majestic summit of Mount Fansipan. Once at the top, take your time to absorb the sweeping panoramic views and the serene mountain atmosphere — a truly rewarding moment for your journey.

Return to Sapa by cable car and funicular by early afternoon.

At 2:00 PM, your shared luxury limousine departs from Sapa, taking you back to Hanoi with comfort and ease. Expect to arrive in Hanoi around 8:30 PM, ending your enriching 3-day adventure.