About this tour
Also, in Tha Phin village, which is about 30 minutes by car from downtown Sapa, is the home of the Red Dao tribe, who have a habit of soaking in herbal baths using leaves and bark harvested from the forest.
The medicinal herbal bath experience at Turfin Village will heal the fatigue of your travels.
For meals, enjoy local cuisine such as Sapa's famous trout, mushroom and vegetable hot pot.
We will also visit the regular markets of ethnic minorities (Flower Hmong, Tai, Hula, Black Giao, etc.), which are visited not only by people living around Sapa but also by foreign tourists.
Schedule
Day 1
07:00
Depart from hotel, drive from Hanoi to Sapa via Lao Cai (about 5 hours)
11:30
After arriving at Lao Cai, have lunch at a restaurant (local cuisine)
After lunch, go to Ta Phin village (about 1 hour)
13:30
Ta Phin village sightseeing & Chi Dao herbal bath experience
Ta Phin Village is home to the Red Dao tribe, who have a habit of soaking in herbal baths using leaves and bark harvested from the forest. The medicinal herb bath experience at Turfin Village will heal the fatigue of your travels.
From Tafin Village to Sapa (about 30 minutes)
15:00
Fansipan Mountain Sightseeing with Fansipan Cable
Head to the top of Mt. Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam at 3,143 meters, while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Muong Hoa valley and the spectacular view of the vast terraced rice fields on the longest mountain railway in Vietnam and the longest ropeway in the Guinness World Records.
From Sapa Station in the center of Sapa town, take the mountain railway to the ropeway station in 6 minutes, and take the ropeway and cable car to the top of the mountain in just 20 minutes. The fantastic view of the pure white sea of clouds is also a must-see.
18:30
Dinner at Red Dzao House or Indigo Restaurant
Enjoy local cuisine such as Sapa's signature trout and mushroom hot pot.
*During the following period, you will be able to enjoy a set menu including Sapa's famous hot pot at the hotel restaurant.
December 24, 2025, December 31, 2026, January 1, 2026, February 16-19, April 29-May 3
Day 2
08:00
Depart from hotel and go to regular ethnic minority market (about 3 hours)
Regular market visits for ethnic minorities (Hmong, Tai, Hula, Black Dao, etc.)
(Visiting ethnic minority villages on days when there is no market)
1 COC LY Market (Tuesday)
2. CAN CAU Market (Saturday)
3. BAC HA Market (Sunday)
Lunch at a local restaurant (local cuisine)
After lunch, go to Hanoi (about 5 hours)
18:00
Arrival in Hanoi, transfer to hotel
Included items/Precautions
Included
・Car & Japanese guide from Hanoi city to Sapa
・Entrance fees for tourist spots
・Accommodation facilities (tax and service charge included)
・Herbal bath fee
・1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
What is not included
・Beverage charges, tips and charges for personal use, and other services not specified.
Notes
*Notes
- Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on local circumstances, weather, traffic conditions, etc.
- Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage.
-Drinks will be charged separately. (Excluding service drinks)
- Dining menus are subject to change without notice.
*Clothing/belongings
- There are stairs at the sightseeing spots you will visit, so we recommend wearing sneakers that are easy to walk in.
- The climate at the top of Mt. Fansipan is changeable and the temperature is low, so it is best to bring rain gear and warm clothing.
・Passport (passport and residence card for residents)
Other special notes
[Recommended months for Sapa tour]
April: Time to add water to the rice terraces
May Rice planting season
August: When the rice terraces are yellow
September harvest time
November to January: Indigo dyeing and weaving period
Accommodation/gathering information
Pick up time/location
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Cancellation Policy for This Tour
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Free until 8 days before the event, 50% charge from 7 days to 4 days before, 100% charge after that.
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Free until 8 days before the event, 50% charge from 7 days to 4 days before, 100% charge after that.
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