Welcome to the heart of Vietnam’s northern highlands, where each trail, terrace, and tradition beckons to reveal something remarkable. A scenic retreat in its own right, Sapa is also one of the most intriguing destinations in the region, a cultural treasure that needs no introduction.
Sapa Tours from Impress Travel is a comprehensive collection of Sapa tours with types (trekking-homestay-luxury) that are designed to match every travel style whether you are an adventure seeker, a cultural explorer, or a voyager who craves indulgent comforts. In this guide, we’ll show you each type of tour which provides a different approach to experiencing crookedness, the authenticity of Sapa, and its unforgettable spirit.
Day 1: Sapa – Cat Cat Village – Tien Sa Waterfall – Sapa Town Overnight
07:30 – Welcome & Preparation
In the morning, a hearty breakfast will be served and your Impress Travel guide will meet you at the hotel lobby in Sapa for a warm welcome and briefing. Trekking poles and bottled water are included, and we’ll share an overview of the day’s journey together.
08:30 – Trekking Begins: From Sapa Town to Cat Cat Village
Our trek starts with a gentle downhill walk weaving through terraced rice fields and along hillsides. Soon, you’ll arrive at Cat Cat Village, one of the oldest H’mong settlements in the area, set on the slopes of Fansipan Mountain.
09:30 – Cultural Exploration & Handicraft Experience
11:00 – Tien Sa Waterfall Discovery
Hidden behind timber thickets and stone tracks is the mesmerizing Tien Sa Waterfall. Surrounded by moss-covered rocks and tropical vegetation, this cascading wonder is a great photo opportunity and a moment of contemplation.
12:00 – Authentic Local Lunch by the Stream
We will savor a freshly made meal at a village restaurant with panoramic views of the valley. Dishes might feature grilled mountain pork, sticky rice prepared in bamboo tubes, spring vegetables, and fish from local streams, a genuine taste of the highlands.
14:00 – Trek Back & Hotel Check-in
Trek back to Sapa Town at a slow pace. Check into your 3-star hotel upon your arrival and have a hot shower, herbal tea and some much-needed rest.
16:30 – Free Time to Explore Sapa
Spend the afternoon wandering around Sapa Market, shopping for local crafts, or sipping coffee with views across the misty valley.
18:30 – Dinner on Your Own
Depending on your preference, whether you want to eat locally or dine in a mountain-view café, your guide will be happy to recommend restaurants.
Trekking in Fansipan Mountain (Sours: vinwonders)
DAY 2: Trekking Deep into Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Cultural Immersion Among the Rice Terraces
07:00 – Breakfast with a View
Wake in your comfortable hotel room and have a traditional Vietnamese breakfast with a view of mist-draped hills. After checking out, prepare for a day on foot that reveals Sapa’s soul.
08:00 – Depart for Y Linh Ho
We start the day with a brief transfer to the starting point of our hike at Y Linh Ho, a remote area with terraced fields and H’mong families. As you wander down into this green paradise, the noise of rustling bamboo and birdsong fades the modern world out.
09:00 – Begin Trekking through Lao Chai Valley
The trail runs alongside the Muong Hoa River, with sweeping views of the cascading terraces formed by generations of hill tribes. You’ll meet farmers at work, water buffalo plowing the land and children shyly waving from thatched homes.
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12:30 – Lunch at a Local House in Lao Chai
Dine family style with Dzay or H’mong hosts in Lao Chai Village. Swap stories over grilled chicken, vegetable stir-fry, and sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves. This isn’t simply food, it’s a cultural link.
14:00 – Continue Trek to Ta Van Village
The trail continues to lead slowly uphill toward Ta Van, home of the Dzay ethnic group, after lunch. Dzay people are open-minded and very hospitable. Here, you’ll:
16:00 – Rest Stop with a Herbal Tea or Sugar Cane Juice
We take a well-deserved break at a home stall before the day’s end and enjoy a cup of wild mint tea while taking in the panoramic landscape.
17:00 – Return to Sapa by Vehicle
A private car will receive you at Ta Van returning to Sapa Town. As you could be doing along the way, passing more golden light on rice terraces, if you wanted a moment to reflect on the journey.
18:30 – Free Evening in Sapa
The evening is yours to explore or unwind. Take your time to visit the Stone Church of Sapa, enjoy a foot massage, and try local delicacies such as “thang co” or grilled chestnuts from street vendors.
Trekking in Y Linh Ho (Sours: sapanomad)
DAY 3: Conquer Fansipan – The Roof of Indochina by Cable Car – Farewell Sapa
07:00 – Breakfast & Morning Views
Start your last morning in Sapa with an early breakfast at your hotel while the morning mist gradually reveals the mountains. After two days of vigorous trekking, today presents a majestic, gentler adventure, one that lifts your spirits, literally and figuratively.
08:00 – Transfer to Fansipan Legend Station
After check-out, a private car drives you to the Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, just outside the town. Then there’s this world-famous cable car, an engineering wonder, and the entrance to one of Southeast Asia’s most uplifting viewpoints.
08:30 – Ascend Fansipan – 3,143m Above Sea Level
Ride the three-rope Fansipan cable car, which sweeps above the peaks, forests, and banks of cloud. You manage to reach the top of Fansipan, The Roof of Indochina, within 15 minutes.
At the summit, you will:
This is the kind of moment that travelers dream of and it’s the ideal way to end your Sapa Tours experience.
11:00 – Return to Sapa Town – Coffee Break & Shopping
Take the cable car ride back down, and return to town. Have one last cup of Sapa-grown Arabica coffee at a local café, or buy handcrafted textiles, silver jewelry, Dao Red herbal bath packs, or forest honey to take home.
12:30 – Check-out & Departure
Your guide will help check you out and arrange transport back to Hanoi or onto other connections. Whether you are continuing to explore Vietnam, or retreating home, we know a piece of your heart will not leave Sapa!
Fansipan cable car (Sours: vietgoing)
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This is for you if you’re the type of person who wants to go beyond the sightseeing and find yourself in the pulse of real communities. Soulful and meaningful, the Sapa Homestay Experience is designed for culture seekers, student groups, and families longing for a true discovery of one of Vietnam’s most charming destinations. Sleeping, eating on the way, and working with local people, together with our Sapa tours with types (trekking, homestay, luxury).
And while many Sapa Tours include beautiful views and impressive hikes, this itinerary takes you into the warmth of the homes of ethnic minorities, where food is home-cooked and traditions are alive, where stories are shared in breaking language and laughter. It is slow travel at its best, made in cultural solidarity and great respect for the people of Sapa.
DAY 1: Welcome to Ta Phin – A Warm Embrace of Dao Culture
08:00 – Depart from Sapa Town
After breakfast, your guide will take you to Ta Phin Village, a peaceful Dao Do village surrounded by limestone mountains 12 km from the center.
09:30 – Welcome Tea Ceremony at Your Homestay
Once you arrive, you will be welcomed by your host family-friendly, welcoming people who are eager to make their home yours. You will be offered a welcome tea made with local herbs, before an introduction to the way of life there, tools used in the farms, and household customs.
11:30 – Explore the Village & Herbal Gardens
Wander the village by foot, to spot terraced vegetable gardens and roaming livestock, and to peek into traditional red Dao embroidery workshops.
12:30 – Lunch with Your Host Family
Sit down for a family-style lunch of sticky rice, garden vegetables, bamboo shoot soup, and grilled chicken marinated with mountain spices.
15:00 – Cooking Together: Learn to Prepare Dao Dishes
Follow along with your hosts as they make dinner from scratch including learning how to make corn cakes, pickled mustard greens, and rice wine from fermented herbs.
18:30 – Dinner & Storytelling by the Fire
Feast by the hearth for your meal. With the sound of the crackling fire, your hosts may share stories of the Dao ancestors, mountain spirits, and local customs translated through your guide.
20:00 – Traditional Dao Red Herbal Bath (Optional)
Relax with a healing bath in a wooden barrel filled with medicinal herbs gathered from surrounding woods a centuries-old tradition for restoring health and vigor.
Overnight: In a traditional wooden stilt house in Ta Phin Village
Ta Phin Village (Sours: localvietnam)
DAY 2: Valley Life – Markets, Handicrafts, and Campfire Magic
07:00 – Village Breakfast & Market Visit
Awake to the smell of herbal tea and warm rice. Later, visit the local market, where traders from nearby villages come together to sell everything from tools to fresh vegetables and indigo-dyed clothes.
10:00 – Trek to Muong Hoa Valley
Explore Muong Hoa Valley, one of Sapa’s most stunning landmarks, on a guided walk. En route, get a glimpse of villagers working in the fields, uncover ancient rock carvings, and learn the names of local plants used in traditional medicine.
12:30 – Picnic Lunch in Nature
Make a stop at a scenic spot next to a small stream for a simple picnic of locally packed ingredients.
14:00 – Hands-on Cultural Workshop
Head back to your homestay for a practical afternoon in which you can:
18:00 – Community Campfire Evening
As the sun sinks behind the hills, join other villagers and visitors around a common flame. Listen to traditional Dao songs, try bamboo ring dancing, and drink hot corn wine while stargazing.
Overnight: Ta Phin Village Homestay
Trek to Muong Hoa Valley (Sours: sapanomad)
DAY 3: Farewell & Handmade Treasures
07:30 – Breakfast & Farewell Ritual
Part as you are tied together with a symbolic thread-tying blessing, a Dao custom designed to wish you luck and good health on your way.
08:30 – Handicraft Shopping & Village Walk
Visit a tiny artisan market in the village where women sell embroidered scarves, herbal bath packs, and handmade silver, great souvenirs and a way to support local livelihoods.
10:00 – Return to Sapa Town by Private Vehicle
Returning to Sapa Town, your heart will be full, your head will be filled with memories forever, and you may even have a few more words in the Dao or Dzay dictionary.
Sapa Town (Sours: asialegend)
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The Sapa Luxury Retreat is ideal for guests who prioritize comfort, privacy, and upscale activities in their vacations. It is the most comfortable one among our Sapa tours with types (trekking, homestay, luxury).
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This is very much your ideal if you are a traveler higher-end Sapa Tours with hair places of relaxation and indulgence.
DAY 1: Arrive in Sapa – Check-in, Unwind & Fine Dining
10:00 – Private Transfer from Hanoi or Lao Cai
Start your retreat with a comfortable private car transfer through the picturesque highlands to Sapa. We’ll time your travel to arrive in the early afternoon, with flexible stops along the way for views and bathrooms.
14:00 – Check-in at Topas Ecolodge
A sustainable luxury resort located on a private hill covered with individual stone bungalows designed with panoramic views of Hoang Lien Son Range.
Your guest room is laid out with nuances welcome fruit, herbal pillows, and perhaps even a bespoke welcome note.
17:30 – Sunset Cocktail & Spa Indulgence (Optional)
Ease into the evening with a complimentary herbal foot soak, or book a rejuvenating massage or sauna session in the spa.
19:00 – Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in a beautifully curated dinner at your hotel’s signature restaurant. Whether it’s Stilt House Restaurant or Topas Ecolodge your taste buds are in for a treat.
Overnight: Your chosen 5-star resort in Sapa
Topas Ecolodge (Sours: topasecolodge)
DAY 2: Soft Excursion – Spa Bliss – Candlelit Mountain Romance
08:00 – Breakfast with a View
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with mountain views, homemade pastries, fresh fruit, warm pho, and locally roasted coffee.
09:30 – Private Buggy Excursion to Nearby Villages
Departing by private buggy or chauffeured ride, your guide will lead the way through the valleys, taking in Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages. Perfect for photos, local interaction, and artisan shopping without serious trekking.
12:00 – Light Lunch at a Local Boutique Eatery
Have a lunch cooked with fresh local produce served with refinement, a glass of lemongrass tea, or fruit wine.
14:00 – Spa & Relaxation Time
A return to the resort offers an afternoon of recharging and wellness. Options include:
17:30 – Leisure Time: Wine, Books, or Balcony Views
19:00 – Romantic Candlelight Dinner
Dine in private on your balcony, or opt for a specially arranged setting in the garden or by the fireside. Tonight is about atmosphere, mountain air, great wine, and your favorite person at your side.
Overnight: Your 5-star luxury resort in Sapa
Spa Blis (Sours: haspamassage)
DAY 3: Fansipan in Style – Artisan Shopping – Farewell Sapa
08:00 – Breakfast & Leisure Morning
Indulge in a leisurely start with a long breakfast. Today’s activity is grandeur without effort.
09:30 – VIP Journey to Fansipan – “The Roof of Indochina”
Doc combo Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, which is also 3,143m above sea level in a luxury cable car cabin. At the top:
12:00 – Return to Sapa Town – Artisanal Shopping & Coffee
Pause at a curated boutique of highland crafts: woven silk scarves, Red Dao bath herbs, silverwork, or homemade incense.
13:30 – Departure
You will have a private transfer to Ha Noi or Lao Cai Station, ending your exceptional retreat.
Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station (Sours: xehanoisapa)
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Experience luxury, cultural connection, or adventure in the majestic postcard setting of Sapa Tours, we have tour types that suit your Sapa tours with types (trekking, homestay, luxury) to help you explore this part of Vietnam. Impress Travel is organized to make your trip extraordinarily dependable with local specialization and face set-up treatment.
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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.
