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Easy Sapa Trekking: 3 Days 4 Nights Experience in Hotel and Homestay

Experience a fascinating 3-day, 4-night adventure of the Easy Sapa Trekking, which combines the throbbing excitement of trekking with the cushion of hotels and homestay lodging. Sapa is located in the remote northern highlands of Vietnam and is one of the most sought-after destinations among biodiversity seekers and diverse ethnic cultures. This is a trip with a funny full-day itinerary. This day trip is for anyone, of any age and physical condition, to visit some of the most beautiful valleys and traditional villages across, and as a deep understanding of the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region. With Impress Travel’s expertise in Sapa Tours, you are sure to have a safe, enriching, and memorable journey to Sapa.

Unique Selling Points of the Easy Sapa Trekking Tour

The Easy Sapa Trekking tour is designed especially for inexperienced trekkers and families, therefore is excellent for beginners. This tour effectively introduces the bewitching landscapes of terraced rice fields, enchanted valleys, and towering Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges into beginning trekkers’ eyes. The whole itinerary is well thought out to facilitate all age groups and levels of physical fitness, making it comfortable while also adventurous. It includes comfortable treks through some of the most beautiful routes and balances modernity in hotel stays with local homestays to give rise to a deep experience of culture.

Another major feature of the tour is the rich cultural experiences that it will deliver. Guests will get to feel traditional villages like Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, where they get in touch with the local populace of the Hmong and Dao communities. These experiences provide a unique glimpse into the daily lives and customs of the local communities, making the trek much more than just a physical journey it’s a cultural odyssey. A full itinerary ensures that in just three days and four nights, travelers can fully experience the beauty and culture of Sapa: from the panoramic views atop Fansipan Peak to the peaceful walks through Muong Hoa Valley.

Cat Cat Village of the Easy Sapa Trekking

Cat Cat Village

A Day-by-Day Guide to Your Easy Sapa Trekking Adventure

Night 01: Hanoi – Sapa (Overnight on Sleeper Bus)

22:00: Start your trip by boarding a comfortable soft sleeper bus at 204 Trần Quang Khải, Hoàn Kiếm, or at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi. You then ride easily along the Hanoi – Lao Cai expressway down to a cozy cabin, resting your way to the beautiful landscapes of Sapa

Day 01: Explore Sapa and Trek to Cat Cat Village

04:00: Arrival at Sapa The bus reaches Sapa during the early hours of the morning, but you’ll have time to continue resting on the bus until daylight.

06:00 – 06:15: Our group will welcome you and then transfer you to a hotel where you can freshen up and have a healthy breakfast in a local restaurant.

08:00: Start your first trek within the tour to the Cat Cat village. This charming village is a home for Hmong people and allows you to thoroughly experience the traditional life of locals. In this trek, you will pass through the way of terrace rice fields; an attractive waterfall with its fairy landscape, crossing small streams with tropical flowers in the blooming season, and local culture exploration. The trek path is easy and perfect for beginners, with plenty of opportunities to take in the stunning landscape.

12:00: Transfer back to Sapa town and have nominally lunch at a restaurant.

Sapa town of the Easy Sapa Trekking

Sapa town

Afternoon: You have free time for your activities around Sapa town. Maybe you’d like to visit the Stone Church, a historic site, or wander through the local market alive with activity. You may decide instead to just sit and breathe in the fresh air of this cool mountain town.

18:00: We will bring you for dinner at the local restaurant so you can taste some dishes that are typical in Sapa. After dinner, you are free to go out in town or to return to your convenience at your hotel. If it’s on a Saturday, make sure you will come to the Love Market of Sapa which is a cultural event where all ethnic groups in the area come.

Overnight: Spend a night in a comfortable hotel in Sapa.

Day 02: Trekking Through Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages

07:00: Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel gorge your tummies with all the energy you need for this action-packed day.

08:00: Start the day off with a hike through Muong Hoa Valley one of the most stunning valleys around Sapa. Have a trek to pass through Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, experiencing the daily life of both Hmong and Dao ethnic groups. The trek runs downhill through the rice-terraces fields. The views are just wonderful.

Lao Chai

Lao Chai

12:00: Picnic lunch amidst nature in the serenity of the landscape of the valley.

Afternoon: Continue your journey; meet the inhabitants of this valley and, thus, explore it further. Try learning the traditional ways of living and customs. The photo opportunities and moments for remembering are just superb on this tour.

16:00: Back to Sapa Town. In the full-day trek, after lunch, you head back to your hotel for a rest and refresh.

18:00: Dinner is served at a local restaurant. Free to enjoy your evening as you wish more exploring of Sapa town or simply relaxation at your hotel.

Overnight: Nice hotel in Sapa.

Day 03: Conquering Fansipan and Return to Hanoi

07:00: Have your last breakfast in Sapa and get ready for an interesting day.

08:00: Take a transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station and begin a cable car ride in excitement, taking one up to the highest Indochina peak-Fansipan, 3,143 meters above sea level. The views of surrounding mountains and forests during a cable car ride are panoramic and simply breathtaking.

09:00: Arrive to the roof of Fansipan. Take your time exploring the area, visiting the temples, and enjoying the stunning 360 panorama views from the “Roof of Indochina."

11:00: Get into the return cable car to Sapa town.

12:00: Take the car back to Sapa and have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free time for Shopping, self-discovering Sapa, or just simply Relaxing and Ending.

18:00: Dinner at a local restaurant. Evening: Free to discover Sapa at night and rest at the hotel.

Overnight: Your overnight will be at your hotel in Sapa.

Fansipan

Fansipan

Day 04: Sapa – Hanoi (Overnight on Sleeper Bus)

07:00: Have breakfast at your hotel, getting ready for the last day of your tour.

08:00: Free morning to explore more of Sapa – visit Muong Hoa Valley, Hydrangea Garden, or go shopping in the local market.

12:00: Check-out of the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: You can continue to explore or rest in Sapa town, then get ready to head back to Hanoi by bus.

16:00: Return to Hanoi by sleeper bus. Your memorable Easy Sapa Trekking is over.

22:00: Arrive in Hanoi and the tour ends.

Tips and Recommendations for Trekking in Sapa

Health and Safety Tips of Easy Sapa Trekking

First and foremost, safety first. Now, on your adventure of Easy Sapa Trekking. Nothing you have to do while trekking may be as important as always keeping enough water with you. Sip frequently so your energy is up. Sapa is at an altitude very new to you, so take it easy, especially the first day, as your body may start to feel changes in altitude. Listen to your body and in the case of dizziness or a shortage of breath, stop and rest.

It is also highly important not to stray away from marked routes. Being off the path will be much more dangerous especially in case one does not know the ground. Understanding local weather patterns is also very important weather can change within very short periods, so it is necessary always to check the forecast and be prepared for sudden rain or cooler temperatures. And finally, respect the culture of the locals. Sapa consists of several ethnic communities with their traditions and ways of living. Always be polite and ask permission before photographing people or their homes.

Cultural Etiquette and Interaction

Among the best enlightening features of the trip, Easy Sapa Trekking is the opportunity to get in contact with the local ethnic groups, like the Hmong and Dao. There are a few guidelines to be respected so these instances can be quite a harmonious experience for you and the locals when visiting these villages. First, always start these interactions with respect and an open mind. These communities have lived in Sapa for many generations, and your way or traditions could be different from those of them.

A smile and a slight nod are usually all that is required when greeting somebody. If invited into someone’s home, always be very polite and wait for the other person’s directions as to whether you should remove your shoes before going through the entrance or where you should sit. And when it comes to taking photographs, always remember to ask whether you can take photographs of people or private property. And responsible tourism is all about leaving a positive mark. Support local economies by paying for handicrafts from the source and be responsible for your ecological footprint.

Best Time to Visit Sapa in Easy Sapa Trekking

The timing is important for you to realize the best of your adventure around the Easy Sapa Trekking. Sapa is beautiful throughout the year; every season offers its own experience. If you are on the hunt for the iconic green terraced rice fields, the best time to visit is between May and September. From May to September, trekkers can enjoy lush and vibrant landscapes with generally warm and pleasant weather.

For those who have a taste for the cold conditions, tour Pai between October and April. The vivid hues of harvested fields in fall paint a golden canvas, and the cold mist in winter covers the mountains in a blanket of mystique. However, brace yourself for colder climes at night. The possibility of snowfall does exist in the depths of winter yet is regrettably rare. The experience of snow in this tropical nation is nothing short of magical. By the time you come, knowing the weather conditions in Sapa, you will know how to dress right and to arrange your treks in the right hours.

Conclusion

In a nutshell, Easy Sapa Trekking: 3 Days 4 Nights Experience is among the best mixes of adventure, cultural exposure, as well as comfort these days, causing one to try it since it is first-rate. Anyone who wants to explore Sapa, whether an initiator or an experienced traveler, should try this. Do not miss this opportunity; just visit the website of Impress Travel to make a booking for Sapa Tours. For more information or to make a booking, visit now by calling directly at +84 912 379 189; all inquiries can be made through this email: info@impresstravel.com. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Impress Travel for more interesting information about traveling Sapa to and to book Sapa Tours at the best prices.

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What’s included in this trip

 
  • Full transportation by private car  as tour program indicated.
  • Round trip night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai to Hanoi
  • Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Trekking in Sapa
  • English- speaking guide
  • Entrance fees.
  • Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room).

What’s excluded in this trip

  • Personal insurance
  • Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.

Hotels in Sapa

Homestay in Sapa

Ranana

You feel like organized tour, but you are in a privet tour. Impress Travel make the different.

We went on a private trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, the whole trip plan was organized for us by the Impress Travel Company from Vietnam, the company did an amazing job, the whole trip was organized in a wonderful way with an amazing match between the various parties, their choices were correct and the quality of the hotels chosen were very high quality and it is important to note that the price was low in comparison To other agencies, thanks to Impress Travel and especially to Daniel who was tolerant and open to changes and organized the route for us.

Ebrahim

Tour of Vietnam

Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!

Solly Pochee

The tour was fantastic

I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
Sulaiman Pochee

Bernard Lim

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel

Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.

Derek.Schooling

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel

This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress.
Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.

My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
Especially, Mr. NHAT C.V. He is helpful, cheerful, knowledgeable and very professional. He always volunteer to take a nice pictures for six of us (group) .

We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress

Day: 01

Hanoi night train to Sapa, Lao Cai province

  • We pick you up from Hotel and transfer you to Hanoi train station,
  • Getting on night train and departure for Lao Cai province

Inclusion: Night train tickets, Tour guide, Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai station

Day: 02

Lao Cai – Sapa, trek to Ta Van village (B, L, D)

  • After the night experience night train, we arrive at Lao Cai station in the early morning, and then we take 45 minutes for driving up to Sapa town.
  • After breakfast & a short morning break and have some last preparation for the trekking to villages.
  • We leave the hotel and start easy trekking through the hill-tribe villages, green valleys, rice terraces and have a picnic lunch en trekking track.
  • Keep trekking to Ta van village where is the home of the Giay People. We will be warmly welcomed by locals and check in the homestay and overnight with experienced nighttime here.

Inclusion: Breakfast; lunch; dinner, Homestay in Ta VanEntrance fee; Tour guidePrivate air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town

Day: 03

Easy trekking to villages & Return to Sapa (B, L)

  • After breakfast, we keep the easy trekking through the rice terrace track to Giang Ta Chai village where is home of Red Dao people, and then to Su Pan village where the vehicle is awaiting for transferring back to Sapa town.

  • The afternoon time is free at leisure and explore Sapa town by self

  • Hotel overnight in Sapa town

Inclusion:  Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guidePrivate air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Su Phan village back to Sapa town, Hotel in Sapa

Day: 04

Sapa – Cat Cat Village- Lao Cai station (B, L)

  •  After lunch, take a 2km short easy trekking to Cat Cat Village, the home of Hmong Ethnic. Meeting & talking with locals to learn more about their daily life. The bus/van pick up and transfer back to the hotel.
  • Leave Sapa by Bus in the late afternoon (5.30 p.m.) to Lao Cai station for our night train back to Hanoi.

Inclusion:  Breakfast;  Entrance fee; Tour guidePrivate air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Cat Cat village back to Sapa town and transfer to Lao Cai station and Night train tickets to Hanoi.

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