SAPA 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

“Touch the Sky – Touch the Cloud”

Tour Highlights

World’s longest 3-rope cable car to Indochina’s roof (3,143 m) in 15 min – no 2-day climb needed.
One-day triple combo: waterfall – mountain pass – ethnic villages in Muong Hoa valley.
Night-time Sapa: Red-Dao herbal bath, local BBQ & indigo-dye workshop.
Flexible village option: Cát Cát (easy 2 km) or Tả Van (terraced valley, 4 km).
Eco pledge: no single-use plastic, free refill stations, Green-Lotus certified junk-boat if you extend to Halong.

Transportation
Bus, Airlines
Accomodation
4 Stars Hotels
Best season
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
All meals during the trek
Language
English, Spanish, French, Chinese
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65
Group Size
10 - 30
Destinations
Sapa, VietNam
Activities
City Tour, Hiking, Trekking
Trip Type
Budget Travel, Child-friendly, Cultural, Nature Friendly, Special Tours, Viet Nam tours

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Overview

Day 1 | Hanoi → Sapa → town check-in
Day 2 | Fansipan by cable car → Cát Cát or Tả Van village → sunset at Ô Quy Hồ Pass
Day 3 | Silver Waterfall – Heaven’s Gate → Sapa → Hanoi

2 nights in a 4-star downtown hotel, max 12 pax per group, English-speaking local guide.

Highlights

World’s longest 3-rope cable car
One-day triple combo
Night-time Sapa
Flexible village option
Eco pledge

Day 01 :

DAY 1 | HANOI – SAPA – MISTY FIRST IMPRESSION

06:45 Old-Quarter pick-up; Limousine 9-seat (USB, Wi-Fi, snack).
07:00 Leave via new Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway.
11:30 Arrive Sapa; early check-in 4-star hotel (mountain-view upgrade on request).
12:30 Lunch: oven-baked salmon, local chayote.
14:00 Walking tour: stone church – lake – market.
16:30 Photo stop at Cloud-bridge & French-built rock garden.
18:00 Set-menu dinner: buffalo meat, bamboo rice.
19:30 Free:

Option A: night market – handicraft shopping.
Option B: Red-Dao herbal bath (discounted coupon).
22:00 Overnight Sapa.

Day 02 :

FANSIPAN PANORAMA – CULTURE TREK

07:00 Buffet breakfast (eggs any style, phở).
07:45 5-min ride to cable-car station.
08:00 6 km cable + mountain train to summit; cloud-hunt, giant bell, pagoda.
10:30 Down; Moka coffee break.
11:15 Hotel rest / hot shower.
12:00 Lunch: Sapa beef phở.
13:30 Trek Cát Cát (2.5 km): waterfall – French hydro-plant – indigo workshop – DIY key-ring souvenir. (Switch to Tả Van if guests prefer rice-terrace valley & longer walk.)
17:00 Sunset at Heaven’s Gate Ô Quy Hồ.
18:30 BBQ dinner: suckling pig, local wine.
20:30 Camp-fire (≥6 pax) & H’Mong music exchange.
22:00 Overnight Sapa.

Day 03 :

SILVER WATERFALL – HEAVEN’S GATE – HANOI

06:30 Light breakfast.
07:00 Jeep to Silver Waterfall – trek 1 km.
09:00 Drive to Heaven’s Gate – sea-of-clouds photo.
10:00 Check-out; buy peach tea, dried plums.
11:00 Lunch: Sapa-style fried rice.
12:00 Limousine back to Hanoi; 20-min stop at Lao Cai for “hedge-hog” steamed bun.
17:00 Arrive Noi Bai (airport drop-off on request).
17:45 Hotel in Hanoi – tour ends.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Expand all

How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.