Overview

Day 1: Ha Noi - Nghia Lo  | Overnight in Nghia Lo (Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Nghia Lo - Khau Pha - Mu Cang Chai I Overnight in Mu Cang Chai  (Breakfats, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Mu Cang Chai - Sapa | Overnight in Sa Pa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Sa Pa Sightseeing | Overnight in Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Day 5: Ha Noi departure (Breakfast)

Itinerary 

Day 1: Ha Noi - Nghia Lo  (Lunch, Dinner)

Morning tour guide pickup from Ha Noi airport, then driving west on highway to Nghia Lo district of Yen Bai province (235km | 5h driving).

12:00 Have a lunch at local restaurant in Nghia Lo. Then keep on driving up to Tram Tau hot spring.

Located among terraced fields and surrounded by spectacular mountains, Tram Tau hot spring is very attractive to travelers due to clear blue water and picturesque landscape. The average temperature ranges between 43 and 45 degree Celsius. It is time to immerse themselves in warm water, enjoy breathtaking landscapes and experience cultural characteristics of ethnic minority people here.

18:00 We enjoy the dinner in a local lodge. Overnight in Tram Tau or Nghia Lo (depending on time)

Day 2: Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai (Breakfats, Lunch, Dinner)

7:30 Enjoy breakfast at hotel. 

8:30 Check out hotel and departure to Tu Le town (90km | 3h driving). This is time for visiting and admire of the imposing landscape of mountains and valleys and the beautiful rice terrace filed of this area – Tu Le, Van Chan district.

Go on driving over Khau Pha Pass – one of the most scenic passes of Vietnam where heaven and earth meet, you will stop for rest, sightseeing, photographing at Khau Pha Pass – the longest pass with the length of 32km and the height of 2100m. From here, you will feel the beauty of Cao Pha valley and some of hill tribe village from above.

12:00 We have lunch in a local restaurant in Mu Cang Chai. 

The afternoon finds us in the amazing beauty of Mu Cang Chai rice terrace. Now it is time to take photos and admire the breathtaking landscape of Che Cu Nha rice terrace field, Che Xu Phinh, La Pan Tan of Hmong people. 

Note: To reach the best view points we need to take a motor ride which is driven by local Hmong driver on their motorbike. 

18:00 Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Mu Cang Chai. 

Day 3: Mu Cang Chai - Sapa | Overnight in Sa Pa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

7:30 Enjoy breakfast at hotel. 

8:30 Check out hotel and departure to Lao Chai village, a remote Hmong village which is well known for its beauty of magnificent rice terrace and less touristic.

12:00 Have lunch at restaurant in Mu Cang Chai, then keep on driving up to Sapa town, scenic drive passing some beautiful mountain pass, through wonderful landmarks such as Than Uyen, Tan Uyen, Tam Duong before reaching to Sapa. If nice weather, we can admire the beautiful sunset on the top of O Quy Ho Pass (the most magnificent pass in Vietnam). Check in hotel in Sapa town. 

18:00 Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Sapa. 

Day 4: Sa Pa Sightseeing | Overnight in Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

7:30 Enjoy breakfast at hotel. 

8:30 Check out hotel. Driver & tour guide take you to Cable Car Station and spend time with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

After reaching the Peak of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the great view and take photo, visit pagoda the spiritual stops. We continue trek up to 600 steps to conquer the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina which is 3143 meters high (about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos). Then we come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.

12:00 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch we depart to Ha Noi (315km | 5 hours driving). 

18:00 Having dinner at a local restaurants.

Day 5: Ha Noi departure (Breakfast)

7:30 Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Depending on your flight time we will transfer you to the airport (35km | 1h driving) for boarding your prefered flight. Trip ends. 

Price List (usd)

Tour Inclusions

• Meals as mentioned in itinerary
• Hotels 4 stars in Hanoi, Sapa and lodge in Mu Cang Chai
• Transfers by private car 
• English/Chinese speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees and cable car ticket
• Mineral water on car 
• Compulsory tip for tour guide & driver (3USD/pax/day)

Tour Exclusions

• Personal drinks and personal expenses
• Flight tickets 

Hotel & Cruise Information

♦ Hotel in Hanoi: Hanoi Bendecir and Spa, Babylon Premium Hotel or equivalent (4 stars boutique hotel in Old Town, nearby food street and night market). 

♦ Hotel in Sapa: Sapa Charm or equivalent

Meals

♦ Vietnamese cuisine 

Transportations

♦ From 4-12pax | 16s Van 

♦ From 13-35pax | Bus 

Why you should use my services? 

• As a local tour guide I have deep understanding of all destinations, good hotel location, good restaurants, good tour guides.
• When using my services, I will be available 24/24 on my whatsapp +84979664696 to assist you. 
• My tours are flexible. I guarantee the comfort of the tours. Me or my tour guide will always take care of you during the trip
• All of my tours are non-shopping, no traps. If you would like to buy local specialities, I will bring you to the local markets where they offer affordable prices
• Me, as well as my tour guides will help you take gorgeous pictures as a way to save memorial moments.