Seeking something beyond a scenic getaway? Visit Sapa Tours with themes, where your journey is tailored to fit your travel personality, whether you’re an adventurer seeking stunning hikes, a relaxation-seeker who wants a tranquil retreat, or a family who craves meaningful moments together. Sapa, situated in Vietnam’s northern highlands, boasts an uncommon combination of natural beauty and cultural depth. With Impress Travel, your Sapa Tours aren’t just a series of fixed sights to see but rich, guided experiences of 4-star comfort, authentic moments, and expert insight into the area’s culture. Select your theme, and your adventure begins.
Day 1: Muong Hoa Valley & Local Villages – A Gentle Start To A Green Journey
07:00 – 08:00
You will be received warmly by our Impress Travel guide at Lao Cai Railway Station or your point of arrival. From there, have a scenic ride through misty mountains to Sapa town, with rolling valleys stretching out before you.
08:30 – 11:00
Check into stylish Pistachio Sapa Hotel 4★, beautifully situated above rice terrace vistas. Take time to relax and inhale the highland atmosphere.
11:30 – 13:00
Aira Sapa Restaurant provides lunch, where seasonal vegetables, locally caught trout, and herbs of the region constitute a cuisine faithful to what the land offers.
13:30 – 16:30
Start your eco-trekking adventure at Lao Chai – Ta Van – Muong Hoa Valley. Easy to intermediate trails lead through world-famous terraced fields and villages of H’mong and Giay ethnic minorities. Visit villages, witness brocade weaving, and enjoy first-hand experience with ethnic heritage, handed down through generations.
17:00 – 18:30
Return to the hotel for rest, a hot shower, and a sunset view from your balcony.
19:00 – 20:30
Dinner at Nature View Restaurant, where stars above Sapa twinkle through misty mountains. The set dinner features bamboo shoot soup, fried tofu with lemongrass, and sticky black sesame rice.
Muong Hoa Valley (Source: vinwonders)
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Participate in a cultural performance in Ta Van Village, where locals get together around fires to sing and do traditional dances, a poignant conclusion to your first day as part of this Sapa Tours with themes adventure.
Day 2: Ban Ho – Silver Waterfall – Tram Ton Forest Trails
07:30 – 08:30
Have a good highland breakfast at the hotel with fruits in season, Vietnamese coffee, and honey from the mountain.
08:30 – 11:00
Today’s journey begins at Ban Ho village, a peaceful and relatively untouristed community situated around forests and hot springs. Forest paths to wander, salutations with the Tay ethnic minority, and toe-dipping into clear streams if weather conditions permit.
11:30 – 13:00
Picnic-style lunch with locally available snacks or go back to town for a hot meal according to your choice.
13:30 – 15:00
Witness the breathtaking Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac) that tumbles down rocky outcroppings, bordered with whispering pines.
15:30 – 17:00
Continue to Vietnam’s highest road pass, Tram Ton Pass, which is also called the “Heaven’s Gate of Sapa". Here, you’ll have a brief nature trail walk at the Tram Ton Forest Gate with an opportunity to enjoy the ancient trees and cool wind of the Hoang Lien National Park.
17:30 – 18:30
Return to Sapa and unwind before your evening meal.
19:00 – 20:30
Dinner at Red Dzao House, a restaurant owned and operated by women who specialize in mountain specialties prepared with native herbs. The lovely hospitality of the Red Dzao will make this an evening to remember during your Sapa Tours.
Silver Waterfall (Source: sapanomad)
Day 3: Sapa Market – Organic Handicrafts – Departure
07:30 – 08:30
Following breakfast, we go to Sapa Central Market, an active area where ethnic villagers sell locally made embroidery, dried plants, beeswax, and various other items. Your guide will lead you to stalls engaged in sustainable sourcing and fair trade.
09:00 – 10:30
Go to a nearby textile cooperative and see for yourself how the time-honored process of brocade-making, natural plant dyeing, and weaving is done. If you have time, you can weave a few threads for yourself.
10:30 – 12:00
Return to your hotel to clean up and checkout. Lunch at an available restaurant (at your own expense) prior to your transfer to Lao Cai station or your onward destination.
Sapa Market (Source: localvietnam)
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Day 1: Deep Trekking Sau Chua – Ancient Rock Cave – Homestay in Y Linh Ho
07:00 – 08:00
You are met at Lao Cai station by your guide, who brings you up into the highlands to Sapa town, with a quick stop to prepare, and then drive straight to Sau Chua, a secluded spot that is not often frequented by tourists.
08:30 – 12:30
We embark upon an excursion into deep, uncharted mountain paths. We will journey toward Ancient Rock Cave, a mysterious and legendary natural formation. On the journey, look forward to passing streams, woodland trails, and hillside meadows.
13:00 – 14:00
Picnicking under trees or alongside a creek is asy, wholesome, and well-deserved.
14:30 – 17:00
We press deeper into Y Linh Ho, which is inhabited by the Black H’mong people. Your base for the night is this rural village. You’ll be staying at a traditional homestay, which is clean and comfortable, and prepare for an evening to remember.
18:00 – 20:00
Local BBQ for dinner, charcoal-grilled by your hosting family, with locally-raised pork, sticky rice, wild herbs, and locally available vegetables. When night descends and brings out the stars, out, as well, come the stories sit around the campfire for music, sharing, and an experience of mountain living no hotel can match.
Trekking Sau Chua (Source: saltinourhair)
Day 2: Conquer O Quy Ho Pass – Glass Bridge – Back to Pistachio
07:00 – 08:00
Depart after breakfast to bid your hosts goodbye and proceed with a short ride to the base of the legendary O Quy Ho Pass, considered to be one of Vietnam’s four great mountain passes.
08:30 – 11:30
We walk along part of the pass, climbing scenic heights with breathtaking vistas of the Hoang Lien Son range. Pine trees buffeted by the wind, mist curling between summits this is adventure at its most elemental.
11:30 – 13:00
Optional stop at Rong May Tourism Complex’s Glass Bridge. For adventure-seekers, walk out above the clouds at Vietnam’s highest glass-bottom walkway!
13:30 – 15:00
Back to Sapa and checking into Pistachio Sapa Hotel 4★, where you’ll find soft beds and hot showers to look forward to. You deserve your comfort.
16:00 – 17:30
(Optional) Treat yourself to a herbal massage or steam bath at the spa at your hotel a great way to relax your muscles after two days hiking.
19:00 – 20:30
Dinner at Little Sapa Restaurant, where you can enjoy flavorful, mountain-style meals. Celebrate your accomplishment with a toast of freshly brewed rice wine.
O Quy Ho Pass (Source: dulich.laichau.gov)
Day 3: Fansipan Cable Car – Sapa Town Walk – Departure
07:30 – 08:30
Have an early breakfas, and then head out to conquer “Indochina’s Roof.” Take a ride on the world-class Fansipan Cable Car, flying above valleys, forests, and clouds.
09:00 – 11:00
You will find yourself atop Fansipan Summit, visiting Buddhist temples and giant stone statues, with panoramic vistas at 3,143 metres. Take that breathtaking picture you deserve it.
11:30 – 13:00
Head back to town for a leisurely walk around Sapa Market, and you can shop for locally made accessories, organic herbal products, or a bowl of steaming hot “thang co” for locals.
13:30 – 14:00
Return to Lao Cai, your spirits restored, your leg muscles aching a bit, and your heart full of adventure.
Fansipan Cable Car (Source: pelago)
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08:00 – 10:30
Welcome to Sapa, where fairytale landscapes and fresh mountain air greet you. Upon your arrival at Lao Cai, arrive at the stylishly appointed Pistachio Sapa Hotel 4★ and have a hot beverage with a panoramic view at the terrace.
10:30 – 12:00
We start with a stroll through Ham Rong Mountain’s flower-filled parks. Simple paths and expansive vistas make it an ideal spot for children to explore and for older adults to have a peaceful beginning. Take panoramic family shots at Cloud Yard, overlooking the misty town below.
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch at Sapa Lotus Restaurant with a soft menu for everyone with choices of sautéed vegetables, soft chicken curry, and hot mountain soup.
14:00 – 15:30
Step into the historic Stone Church, a French-built symbol of Sapa’s colonial history. Understand its past through family-oriented instruction, with visual explanations provided by your guide.
15:30 – 17:00
Visit Sapa Market, where children can gaze at vibrant tribal attire and shop for locally crafted gifts such as fine embroidery bags or medicinal teas.
19:00 – 20:30
Dinner at Romano Pizza, a casual restaurant with both Western and Filipino food, is perfect for fussy eaters or exhausted small explorers.
Sapa Stone Church (Source: sapatoursfromhanoi)
07:30 – 08:30
Following breakfast, we rode a magical journey with the world’s longest three-rope system, the Fansipan Cable Car. Climb through clouds and rice terraces to Fansipan Peak, and children will be explorers at the summit of the world.
09:00 – 11:00
Experience Fansipan Summit at your own pace. Buddhist temples, breathtaking vistas, and relatively flat walkways and sitting rest stops make it suitable for active children and grandparents as well.
12:00 – 13:30
Go back to town for lunch at a neighborhood eatery or picnic-style if you’d like to eat outdoors.
14:00 – 16:00
Go to Cat Cat Village, which is just a few steps away from town. The quaint village boasts traditional water mills, flower fields, and wooden bridges. The children can wear ethnic costumes for fun photo opportunities, and there are handicraft shops and peaceful paths for adults.
17:00 – 18:30
Rest back at the hotel or enjoy the rooftop pool with a view.
19:00 – 20:30
For evening dinner in town, to your liking, our guide will suggest family dining to suit all tastes.
Cat Cat Village Walk (Source: gogogovietnam)
08:00 – 09:30
We stop for breakfast, then head to a textile cooperative where families may observe a traditional weaving demonstration of brocade. Parents learn about long-established customs, and children will enjoy attempting to weave basic patterns.
10:00 – 11:00
Complete your last purchases at a small handicraft stand empowering women’s cooperatives and ensuring ethical productions.
11:30 – 12:00
Check out of the hotel and return to Lao Cai, closing this touching chapter of your family journey.
Textile cooperative (Source: oldquartertravel)
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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.
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!
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
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.
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
An amazing sapa tour to admire the dramatic scenery of Sapa Hill Station in the northwest of Vietnam such as imposing rice terraces, stunning green valleys, hills row on hills, mountains of mountains.
Three days of Sapa easy trekking to explore the most iconic attractiveness of Sapa such as rice terraces, lush-green valleys, imposing mountains rows of mountains, the cultural diversity.
To do the athletic activities as easy trekking to visit the rustic hill tribe villages via the stunning rice terraces, to meet at the friendly communication with local ethnic people, enjoy local foods.
The tour bring you to Sapa easy trekking tour to ethnic villages & O Quy Ho Glass bridge where travelers floating experience by the imposing scenery around and the deep smoking bottom.
