Adventure holidays

Sapa Trekking & Hanoi

Village treks through rice terraces, a Hmong homestay night and the Fansipan cable car.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inHanoi
RouteHanoi · Sapa
Places2 destinations
CountryVietnam
Ideal forAdventure holidays, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-LO768R

Best time to visit: October to December and March to April

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Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – Hanoi

Fansipan cable car – Sapa

Trip overview

Village treks through rice terraces, a Hmong homestay night and the Fansipan cable car.

The route spends 2 nights in Hanoi and 3 nights in Sapa, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Old QuarterHoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son TempleTemple of LiteratureFansipan cable carMuong Hoa ValleyCat Cat village

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Hanoi

Arrive via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Old Quarter: 36 trade streets

Day 2Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple and Temple of Literature

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple: Lake temple and red bridge
Temple of Literature: Vietnam's first university

Day 3Hanoi to Sapa

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Sapa hotel
Fansipan cable car: To Indochina's highest peak

Day 4Sapa: Muong Hoa Valley and Cat Cat village

Muong Hoa Valley: Rice terraces
Cat Cat village: Hmong village walk

Day 5Sapa: Silver Waterfall and O Quy Ho Pass

Silver Waterfall: Roadside falls
O Quy Ho Pass: Mountain pass views

Day 6Depart from Sapa

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Noi Bai (HAN) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Hanoi: Walk around Hoan Kiem on weekend evenings when the streets close to traffic.
Sapa: Travel by overnight sleeper train for the classic experience.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Hanoi, Sapa
Ideal for: Adventure holidays, Photography holidays
Best time: October to December and March to April; March to May and September to November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-LO768R

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Hanoi: October to December and March to April. Sapa: March to May and September to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Hanoi (Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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