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 – FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN – CAT CAT VILLAGE ( 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: Return to Sapa to have lunch and relax.
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: 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 3: SAPA – HANOI ( B / L / – )
AM: Eat breakfast in the hotel and free to shopping or relax or you can walk to the Moana. A check-in area with man-made structures but arranged in harmony with nature to create a unique, strange and beautiful landscape. The check-in area is only 500m from the Stone Church, with the view embracing the Hoang Lien Son range and the majestic Fansipan peak. This place consists of seven categories, attracting young people by many unique miniatures. There are Bali heaven gate, Moana girl statue, infinity lake, golden hand, death swing, lonely tree and coffee area (Suggest)
11.30: Back to Sapa, Check out hotel before 12h00, have lunch and relax.
Transfer to Sapa bus station.
15.30: Get on bus and go back to Hanoi.
22.00: Arrive in Hanoi. You will get off at the bus stop on Tran Quang Khai Street near the Old Quarter and make your own way back to the hotel. The tour concludes here. We look forward to seeing you again!
Note: The schedule is subject to change, while ensuring every spot in the itinerary is included.
