DAY 01: HANOI – LAO CAI – SAPA – CAT CAT (-/-/-) by bus

Be picked up at your hotel, then drive via express way Hanoi – Lao Cai to Sapa. After about 5hrs, you reach Sapa. Stop for your own lunch then, drive to Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is one of the most popular destinations in the region, known for its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Walk down to the village and reach bridge crossing over Cat Cat Waterfall (Tien Sa Waterfall), where you can enjoy the sight and sound of cascading water amidst verdant surroundings. Later, drive back to hotel in center for check-in and overnight in Sapa.

DAY 02:  SAPA – HIKING - MA TRA – TA PHIN  (B/-/-)

After breakfast, hike through beautiful terraced rice fields and interact with local ethnic minority groups, including the Hmong and Giay people. You firstly reach Ma Tra Village located about 5km from Sapa’s center. Ma Tra is home to the Black Hmong people. You can observe and participate in traditional Hmong practices, such as weaving and dyeing fabrics with natural indigo.

Continue hiking to Ta Phin village (about 3km from Ma Tra). The village is surrounded by majestic mountains, lush greenery, and terraced rice fields that create a picturesque and serene environment. Finally, drive back to hotel in center and overnight in Sapa.

DAY 03: SAPA – Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN (B/-/-)

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before driving to Y Linh Ho village which is a charming destination nestled in the Muong Hoa Valley. Known for its tranquility and cultural richness, it is a wonderful spot for visitors seeking an authentic experience in the Sapa region. Y Linh Ho is famous for its stunning terraced rice fields that stretch across the hillsides. These terraces are a testament to the agricultural ingenuity of the local Hmong people

From Y Linh Ho village, we go along the river to go to Lao Chai village (means "old village" in the local dialect). The village is home of Black H’mong and lies along the Muong Hoa River, providing a peaceful setting and opportunities for scenic walks along the riverbanks. You can stop  to visit the local families, listen to your guide's explanation about the local culture.

Continue to Ta Van village, is predominantly inhabited by the Giay people. You can see local artisans at work, creating traditional handicrafts such as woven textiles and handmade jewellery. Finally, transfer back to hotel in Sapa.

DAY 04: SAPA – FANSIPAN PEAK– HANOI  (B/-/-)  - by bus

After breakfast, start from Sapa and take a Muong Hoa train to the Fansipan Cable Car Station. Then, enjoy a scenic 15-20 minute ride to the upper station, with stunning views of the valley, terraced fields, and forests below. From the cable car station, there are 600 steps to the summit. Alternatively, you can take a funicular railway for an easier ascent. Reach the summit, enjoy the panoramic views and explore the temples, pagodas, and the iconic bronze statue of Buddha. Finally go back to Sapa’s center for your free time until being transferred back to Hanoi by bus. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening, farewell to driver.