Sapa Tour: Ham Rong, Cat Cat, Lao Chai -Ta Van and transfer by Bus

[ Duration: 3 days/ 2 nights ]

Being shaped like a dragon’s head dimly looming in the thin veil of the early morning, Ham Rong (Dragon Jaw) Mountain that is fine combination of man-made and natural landscape is an attractive tourist area in the center of Sapa town. You will also visit Cat cat and Lao Chai - Ta Van village, It is 7 km far from the centre of Sapa town.

"This schedule included five-star round-trip bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa"
During the online registration process, you can request the package in the "Special Requests" section provided.

EG: ( 2-Star hotel, Private group 2 pax, Single room)

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Ham Rong (-/ L/ D)

06:30: Free pick up at your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and transfer to Sapa Express' Office, No.12 Ly Thai To Street.

07:00: Start departure to Sapa. The tour guide will explain to you about the trip and Sapa. Then you will be served mineral water and some snacks.
Along the way, you will have chance to contemplate the beauty of Northwest Mountains that terraced fields are sparkling in sunlight or dim in thick fog. Have a short break for 30 minutes then continue the trip to Sapa.

12:30: Arrive in Sapa, check in hotel and have lunch.

Afternoon: 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.

Evening: After 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 which is one of unique cultures of ethnic minorities HMong, Dzao in Lao Cai in particular and North West of Vietnam in general.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 2: Lao Chai and Ta Van villages - Sapa (B/ L/ D)

09:00: After breakfast, we start trekking down to Lao Chai village of Black H’mong ethnic people. Here we will discover their daily life and how they make traditional clothes, handicraft, indigo... We will visit the biggest valley which provides the best view for golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. After Lao Chai we walk to Ta Van village of Giay people. It is a small group of ethnic people in Vietnam with a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields.  

Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages, about 8 km from Sapa town, where black H’mong and Giay people are living, it is also the beginning of the valley which is called Muong Hoa. From a high point of the main road, great view of the whole villages open wide to offer the marvelous panorama views, backed by high mountains and facing the river. Here you will enjoy the fresh air, see terrace fields, stream, discover and visit some Black H’mong families. You will have a welcome feeling at any house of the hospitable people there. You can interact them, learn about their culture and customs…

We will have lunch with the locals in one of the local houses.

The bus will pick you up from Ta Van village to Sapa Town.

Afternoon: Have shower and free time at leisure for shopping or visiting Sapa Town.

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 3: Cat Cat village - Hanoi (B/ L/ -)

09:00: After breakfast, start trekking to Cat Cat Village, about 45 minutes walking from Sapa, this is the village of the Black H’Mong hill tribe. The village is on the slope of the hill and easy walking, rice and corn are grown here.

Visiting Cat Cat village, you will have a chance to visit a big waterfall on the stream and the old Hydro Electric Power Station built by French people. That is the image of young women sitting by looms with colorful pieces of brocade decorated with designs of flowers and birds. When these pieces of brocade are finished, they are dyed and embroidered with beautiful designs. A note worthy is that H’Mong women use indigo plants and leaves to dye these brocade fabrics. And then they roll around and smooth section of wood covered with wax on fabrics to polish them, making their colors durable.
Go back by car to the hotel and have lunch. 

Afternoon: Free time to explore Sapa town or go shopping at Sapa Market.

16:00: It‘s time to say “Good bye Sapa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains.

1. INCLUDE

- Ticket Bus: Hanoi-Sapa-Hanoi - (with air-conditioner, travel blanket, pillow)
- Transportation as programme
- Accommodation at hotel (2 - 3 persons/ room)
- English speaking guide during the tour (enthusiastic, experienced)
- Meals as mentioned on itinerary (B: breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner).
- Entrance fees.

2. EXCLUDE

- Insurance, Visas
- Other personal expenses (tip, laundry, drink with meals,...)

3. THINGS TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELING

- Do not buy from street venders.
- Do not use service from street venders or brokers.
- Do not give children who on street money or candy.
- Ask before taking photo.
- Take a legal taxi with the help of the tour operator.