SAPA - MOANA - FANSIPAN - CAT CAT VILLAGE - BAC HA MARKET 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

DAY 1: HANOI – NOI BAI – SAPA – MOANA 

(MEALS: – / LUNCH / DINNER)

06:20: Guests meet at the designated pick-up point on Tran Quang Khai Street, confirmed before the departure date, and board the bus to Sapa via the Hanoi – Lao Cai Expressway.

Normally, our bus travels via Hoang Quoc Viet – Hoa Binh Park – Thang Long Industrial Park – Noi Bai Airport, before entering the expressway. Pick-up can therefore also be arranged at these locations. Guests are required to register their preferred pick-up point before departure.

Note: For guests arriving at Noi Bai International Airport on an early flight and completing check-out before 07:45, we can arrange airport pick-up. Guests arriving the previous night and staying at hotels in the Dien Xa – Noi Bai area can also be picked up in front of Noi Bai Airport Hotel between approximately 07:45 and 08:00.

13:00–13:30: Arrive in Sapa. Have lunch at the hotel, followed by check-in and some time to rest. Guests staying at Long Anh Hotel can rest immediately after check-in. For other hotel options, guests will have approximately 30 minutes to relax after lunch before the afternoon sightseeing program.

Afternoon: Our tour guide will meet the group and take you on a short walk to Moana Sapa, a unique check-in destination where man-made structures are harmoniously integrated with the surrounding natural landscape, creating a distinctive and photogenic setting.

Located approximately 500 meters from Sapa Stone Church, Moana offers an experience space of more than 10,000 m², with panoramic views overlooking the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Fansipan Peak.

The attraction features seven signature installations that have become popular among young travelers, including the Bali Heaven Gate, Moana Girl Statue, Infinity Pool, Golden Hand, Death Swing, Lonely Tree, and Coffee Area.

18:00: Dinner. Free evening at leisure.

Guests can take photos at Sapa Stone Church, explore the traditional Sapa Love Market, held every Saturday evening, or simply enjoy local specialties and grilled dishes accompanied by the famous San Lung rice wine, perfect for warming up in Sapa’s cool weather.

Overnight in Sapa.

 

DAY 2: SAPA – FANSIPAN – CAT CAT VILLAGE

(MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER)

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel and free time to relax. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee in the morning at the restaurant.

08:00: Our vehicle and tour guide take you to Fansipan Cable Car Station to begin your journey to conquer Fansipan aboard a modern three-rope cable car system, with cabins accommodating up to 30 passengers.

From the upper station, pass through the Thanh Van Dac Lo Heavenly Gate and enter the spectacular world above the clouds.

Located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, Bich Van Thien Tu welcomes visitors and Buddhist pilgrims with its traditional Vietnamese architecture, surrounded by drifting mist.

Walking among the clouds and mountain winds, accompanied by the echo of temple bells, you will reach an altitude of around 3,000 meters, where the magnificent 21.5-meter-high bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha stands majestically amidst the clouds, gazing compassionately over the land below.

In this solemn and sacred setting, visitors can pause for reflection and make wishes as spring arrives, while young shoots of rhododendrons, raspberry trees, peach and plum trees begin to awaken and bloom. It is a moment when the flowers of love, hope and compassion seem to blossom within each visitor as well.

From the Great Buddha Statue, the Arhat Path, lined with 18 solemn bronze Arhat statues, each approximately 2.5 meters high, leads to the Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda complex.

Here, visitors can admire the ancient beauty of traditional Vietnamese wooden pagodas inspired by architecture from the 15th–16th centuries, as well as pay homage to the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and visit the Mountain God Shrine.

The surrounding landscape is enhanced by centuries-old rhododendron trees that withstand the harsh mountain climate. Around March and April, they burst into spectacular shades of white, yellow, red and pink.

Finally, after climbing approximately 600 stone steps, guests reach the summit of Fansipan at 3,143 meters, known as the Roof of Indochina.

From the summit, take in the breathtaking panoramic views stretching in every direction. It is a special moment when each traveler can experience their own emotions and perhaps make a personal wish to keep close to their heart.

Lunch: Return to Sapa town and have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Our tour guide takes you to Cat Cat Village, where you can discover the daily life and traditional culture of the H’Mong ethnic people. Visit Tien Sa Waterfall and enjoy a traditional cultural performance at the site of the former hydroelectric power station.

18:00: Dinner. Free evening at leisure.

Guests may experience a traditional Red Dao herbal bath to relax and rejuvenate after a full day of sightseeing. (Personal expenses.)

Overnight in Sapa.

 

DAY 3: SAPA – BAC HA MARKET – HANOI 

(MEALS: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / –)

06:30: Check out and have breakfast at the hotel.

07:00: Pick-up at the hotel and departure for Bac Ha.

Bac Ha Market takes place every Sunday morning. It is a vibrant highland market where various ethnic groups, including the H’Mong, Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, and other communities from surrounding areas, gather to buy, sell and exchange goods, as well as meet and socialize.

The market is divided into different sections, including the buffalo market, cattle market, goat market, bird market, and many other areas selling local products.

The market usually starts at around 07:00 and continues until mid-afternoon.

10:00: Arrive in Bac Ha and explore Bac Ha Market, immersing yourself in its lively atmosphere while experiencing local shopping and interacting with local people.

11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. Guests may also try Thang Co, a traditional local specialty, accompanied by the famous Bac Ha corn wine.

Afternoon: Visit the historic Hoang A Tuong Palace. Continue by vehicle back to Lao Cai.

15:15: Board the bus back to Hanoi from the expressway entrance in Lao Cai City.

19:00: The first drop-off point after leaving the expressway is Kim Anh Intersection. From here, guests can take a taxi to Noi Bai International Airport, approximately 3 km away.

Alternatively, guests may pay an additional VND 50,000 per person in advance for the bus to drop them off directly at the airport.

20:00: Arrive at the final drop-off point on Tran Quang Khai Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

End of the tour.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• In addition to the standard schedules above, if guests need to return earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon/evening due to flight schedules or other reasons, please inform us at the time of booking so that we can provide appropriate advice and arrangements.
• During public holidays and Tet holidays, Sapa may restrict tourist buses of 16 seats or more from operating in certain areas. In such cases, tourist vehicles may not be permitted to operate. Guests may need to walk to sightseeing locations with the tour guide or cover the cost of transportation by taxi or motorbike. The vehicle service to Fansipan, if included in the itinerary, will operate normally. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

• Round-trip VIP Cabin bus transportation between Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi, with 2 passengers per cabin. Due to the nature of the daily tour and the vehicle’s overnight rest schedule, a tour guide will generally not accompany the group from Hanoi.
• 4–29-seat vehicles for sightseeing and transfers in Sapa.
• Accommodation according to the selected hotel category, based on 2 guests per room. In case of an odd number of guests, 3 guests may share one room.
• 03 lunches, valued at VND 120,000 per meal.
• 01 dinner featuring sturgeon hot pot, and 01 dinner featuring chicken hot pot or mixed hot pot.
• 02 buffet breakfasts according to the hotel’s standard.
• Professional tour guide with extensive knowledge of local culture serving the group in Sapa.
  Due to the specific cable car ticket pricing and tour guide regulations at Fansipan Legend, a tour guide will accompany guests to the summit of Fansipan when the group consists of at least 05 guests taking the Fansipan cable car.
• One-time entrance tickets to Moana Sapa and Cat Cat Village.
• Entrance fees to Bac Ha Market according to the itinerary.

Please read the following child policy carefully to understand the applicable child tour rates and services.

Children aged 1–4

Children aged 1–4 travel free of charge for tour services, with only the vehicle seat fee applicable, in accordance with current regulations on the maximum number of passengers permitted in each type of vehicle.

Important: Parents are responsible for any other expenses incurred, if applicable.

• 02 adults may accompany 01 child aged 1–4 free of charge.
• From the second child, the child will be charged 75% of the adult tour price.
• If 01 adult travels with 01 child aged 1–4, the child will also be charged 75% of the adult tour price, with the same services and standards as a 75%-priced child.

Children aged 5–9

Children aged 5–9 are charged 75% of the adult tour price, including:

• Meals according to the tour program.
• Child sightseeing tickets, where applicable, if the tour includes entrance tickets for adults.
• A separate seat on the vehicle.
• For tours of 2 days or more with hotel accommodation, the child shares a bed with their parents.

Children aged 10 and above

Children aged 10 and above are charged the full adult tour price and receive the same services and standards as adults.

Sightseeing Ticket Surcharge Due to Height

If the tour includes sightseeing tickets but a child is required to purchase an adult ticket due to exceeding the attraction’s applicable height limit, the parents must pay the difference in ticket price directly to the tour guide accompanying the group.