5D/4N HANOI – SAPA EXPLORATION
DAY 1: HANOI – ARRIVAL (D)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International airport, our representative will meet and transfer to Hanoi downtown
for check-in the hotel (Standard check-in time 14:00-15:00). Dinner at local Halal restaurant and overnight
in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HANOI – SAPA (CAT CAT VILLAGE) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, our guide and transfer to the highland town of Sapa. Go through the highway which is one
of the largest, longest and most modern in Vietnam. Reach to Sapa after 5-hour transfer, enjoy the lunch at
the local restaurant.
After lunch, start trekking to Cat Cat village, about 45 minutes’ walk from Sapa, this is the village of 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 noteworthy 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.
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.
Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
DAY 3: SAPA (CABLE CAR TO FANSIPAN) – HANOI (B/L/D)
After breakfast, the tourist will take you to walk away Fansipan cable car station to begin the journey to
conquer Fansipan by modern cable car system in the world to the point of 2800m then continue
gaining for Fansipan at an altitude of 3.143m – the roof of Indochina. Enjoy the lunch at local restaurant
– Cable car round trip is included
– Funicular one way is included
– Surcharge for Muong Hoa Train is US$7 per pax per way
After lunch, it‘s time to say “Good bye Sa Pa!” and drive back to Hanoi. Along the way, once again you have
a chance to enjoy the magical beauty of northwest mountains. Arrive Hanoi, enjoy the late dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 4: HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Palace, Ba Dinh Square, Uncle
Ho’ Stilt House, continues to visit Temple of Literature which was founded in 1070 in honor of the Chinese
philosopher Confucius. Lunch at the local Halal restaurant
In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lo Prison, French Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) and
shopping at 36 Old Quarter, enjoy Water Puppet Show, dinner at local Halal restaurant & overnight in
Hanoi.
DAY 5: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel, free at leisure, then transfer to airport for flight home.