DAY 1: HANOI – SAPA – HAM RONG MOUNTAIN ( – / L / D )
06.00 – 06:30: Our mini van will pick hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter then transfer to sleeper bus, stop at Tran Quang Khai street and departure to Sapa following Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway. Along the way, you will have chance to enjoy the beauty of northwestern mountains, terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have two short-breaks in 30 minutes for each and then continue the trip to Sapa.
13.00-13.30: Arrive in Sapa, eat lunch and check in hotel.
14.30: You will begin the trek up Ham Rong (Dragon’s Jaw) Mountain.
Ham Rong Botanical Garden: don’t miss the lovely botanical gardens above the main square in town with their spectacular viewpoint from the top. There are fabulous views of the town and the wider landscape as well as tended gardens to visit. This park is essentially a long cobblestone walkway to the top of Ham Rong Mountain. It’s a strenuous climb, but the panoramic vista at the top is well worth tackling all those stairs. Along the way, there are countless potted orchids, beautiful landscaped gardens and a few really tacky statues of cartoon characters like Scooby Doo and Mickey Mouse. One word of caution, the stone stairs could be treacherous on a rainy or misty day.
Ham Rong Mountain
18h30: Having dinner. Afer dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sapa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market – one of the unique cultures of ethenic minorities in nortwest of Vietnam. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
DAY 2: SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE – FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN ( B / L / D )
07.00: Eat breakfast in the hotel.
08.00 – 8:30: Conquer Fansipan Peak by Cable Car
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Sa Pa, then transfer you to Sa Pa Station to board the Muong Hoa Mountain Train to Muong Hoa Station.
Muong Hoa Station connects directly to the cable car system leading to Fansipan Peak — the highest mountain in Indochina. (Guests explore freely at this stage; no tour guide accompanies the experience.)
Travelers will enjoy the Muong Hoa Mountain Train experience as part of The Sinh Tour.
Route details:
Stage 1: Travel from Sa Pa Station to Muong Hoa Station by Muong Hoa Mountain Train. After completing this stage, guests take a short walk to Hoang Lien Station.
Stage 2: Take the cable car from Hoang Lien Station to Fansipan Station.
Stage 3: From Do Quyen Station to the summit of Fansipan. You may choose to walk to the peak or take the funicular mountain train from Do Quyen Station to save energy. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in magnificent nature and experience the thrill of conquering the “Roof of Indochina.”
Note: Cable car tickets and funicular train tickets are not included in the tour.
You will reach Fansipan Peak at 3,143 meters above sea level, the Roof of Indochina. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views in all directions — a truly unforgettable moment, filled with personal emotions and wishes to cherish forever.
Enjoying the Views from the Summit – Heaven of Photographers
11.30: Back to Sapa, eat lunch and rest.
14.30: You will start hiking to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group. Here, you can visit the old hydroelectric power station built by the French in the early 20th century. Experience the traditional lifestyle of local ethnic minorities while enjoying beautiful views of terraced rice fields and the Cat Cat Waterfall. Visitors will also learn about local culture, unique customs, and traditional handicrafts such as weaving, silver carving, and forging agricultural tools.
Cat Cat Village Sapa
18.30: Have dinner. After dinner, you are free to explore the charm of Sa Pa by night, enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs by a charcoal fire, or go shopping. Especially on Saturday nights, we highly recommend visiting the Love Market — one of the unique cultural traditions of ethnic minorities in Northwest Vietnam. Overnight at a hotel in Sa Pa.
DAY 03: SAPA – BAC HA MARKET- HANOI ( B/ L/-)
6:30| Have breakfast at your hotel
7:00| Pick up at the hotel, then transfer to Bac Ha Market (approximately 3 hours by road). At the market, you will meet various ethnic groups such as the Flower H’Mong (Red H’Mong), Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La, and others who gather from far and wide to trade a wide variety of goods and livestock, exchange news, and renew friendships. In the past, the market was a major center for horse trading, but today motorbikes have largely replaced horses, and it is more common to see buffaloes, cows, goats, fish, and other local products.
Continue the journey to visit Hoang A Tuong Royal Palace.
Discover the lively and diverse atmosphere of Bac Ha sunday market
12:00| Lunch at local restaurant
13:30| Trek to Ban Pho Village, home of the Flower H’Mong people, to visit their houses and observe daily life while gaining deeper insight into their lifestyle and traditional customs. You will also have the opportunity to taste homemade corn wine. After the visit, drive back to Sa Pa (approximately 110 km, about 3 hours). En route, stop to visit Trung Do Village of the Tay people (if time permits).
16:30 – 17:00: Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus will stop at a restaurant where you can wait before boarding the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.
22:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop-off at the bus stop on Tran Quang Khai Street, near the Old Quarter. From here, you will make your own way back to the hotel. The tour ends. We look forward to welcoming you again!
Note: Bac Ha Market is held every Sunday. Therefore, the itinerary may be adjusted accordingly to match the market schedule. We will ensure that all destinations included in the original program are still visited.
