Itinerary:
Transport: sleeping bus (Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi) & motorbike
Located at an altitude of 1600m above sea level, Sapa has a temperate and subtropical climate, cool air all year round. The weather in the Town has four seasons a day: the morning is spring weather, the noon weather is like summer, usually with mild sunshine, the climate is cool, the afternoon clouds and dew fall to create a feeling of coolness. like the autumn sky and the night is the cold of winter.
The name Sapa is derived from Mandarin. In Mandarin, it is pronounced SaPả or SaPá, or “sandy beach” because in the days earlier, there was only one sandy beach where indigenous people often had markets. From the two words “Sa Pa”, Westerners pronounce without accent, become Sapaand they wrote in French those two words as “Cha Pa” and for a very long time after that people used “Cha Pa” as a Vietnamese word. Later, this word was unified as Sa Pa
Night 1: Sapa Motorbike Tour Plus Homestay to Villages from Hanoi: Hanoi – Sapa by Overnight Bus
We gather at the meeting point for the overnight sleeping bus to Sapa from Hanoi (at around 22:00)
Day 1: Sapa Motorbike Tour Plus Homestay to Villages from Hanoi: Sapa – Sau Chua – Muong Hoa – Bai Da Co – Lao Chai – Ta Van (breakfast, lunch)
Morning arrival in Sapa, we rest for breakfast and pick up a motorbike to explore the villages around Sapa
Ban Sau Chua is considered to be the Northwest Cinderella. On a sunny day, you will see rays of sunlight piercing through clouds. On a cloudy day, the top of the scene was even more beautiful. This is truly a memorable experience where you will admire a beautiful rose garden like paradise. This is also the destination for couples’ wedding photography. Muong Hoa valley is located in Hau Thao commune, about 8km southeast from Sapatown. The special thing in this valley is the ancient rocky beach with many different engravings, lying between grass, trees and terraced fields of ethnic minorities. Hundreds of sandstone stones are engraved with strange drawings and characters that have yet to determine the origin and meaning. In Muong Hoa valley, there is also a beautiful small stream stretching for about 15 km, passing through Lao Chai, Ta Van, Hau Thao communes and ending at Ban Ho.
Lunch in Ta Van village
In the afternoon, we visit Seo Ty Ty – a peaceful place under the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. This is a new land that still retains the characteristics of the Mong village in Sapa with the roof of pompat wood, the terraced fields winding around the tallest artificial lake in Indochina, the peach trees. Plum trees, vegetable gardens, herds of cattle make you feel incredibly peaceful.
It is impossible to ignore Lao Chai village – the residence of H’Mong, Dao, Tay, Giay ethnic groups… each has its own cultural color that creates unique cultures. Coming to Lao Chai in the early spring, visitors have the opportunity to lose themselves in the bright pink color of the cherry blossoms, the pristine white color of the plum blossoms and immerse in the vibrant atmosphere in the unique festivals of indigenous people such as Roong Po festival of Giay people, Tay festival in fields …
If the time and weather conditions permit, we have the opportunity to explore or stop at some villages to learn about the cultural life here.
Dinner and overnight at Ta Van village
Day 2: Sapa Motorbike Tour Plus Homestay to Villages from Hanoi: Sapa –Cat Cat –Thac Bac – Cong Troi – Ha Noi (breakfast, lunch)
We continue to visit Cat Cat village – always an indispensable stopover in Sapa travel, to immerse in the simple life of the ethnic people here. Cat Cat village, located in San Sa Ho commune, is home to a large number of Mong people. Silver Falls is a famous place that everyone who comes to Sapa must visit once. The waterfall has a prime location, located in San Sa Ho commune – where there is a convenient traffic route next to National Highway 4D in the direction of Lai Chau.
The next point of interest, Cong Troi or Heaven Gate, has long been an ideal place for tourists to hunt for clouds and to live virtually. Many people arriving here are mesmerized by the scenery. Standing from above, you can easily see the undulating mountain peaks, white clouds hovering as if you are attached to something. All are blended together to create a beautiful picture of heaven and earth that perhaps no artist can sketch.
Return to Sapa, have dinner and then board the sleeping bus back to Hanoi within roughly 6 hours
Night 3: Hanoi
Early morning arrival in Hanoi then you can take a taxi to your hotel otherwise you can walk
End of the services
* Inclusions:
+ Roundtrip overnight bus ticket (Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi)
+ Motorbike(s) (Honda Wave 110cc or Yamaha Nouvo / Honda Airblade 125cc)
+ Helmet(s)
+ Gasoline on tour
+ English speaking guide
+ Mechanic (only for group from 6 passengers)
+ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (Homestay in the hill tribe’s village)
+ Homestay permission
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary (2 Dinners, 2 lunches & 2 breakfasts)
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
* Exclusions:
+ Visa to Vietnam
+ Any other transportations are not mentioned in the itinerary
+ Travel Insurance
+ Drinks
+ Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary
+ Tip for guide
+ Other personal expenses.
